Chapter 120
As the tangled pieces of the puzzle finally snapped into place, Petro’s sinister true colors were laid bare.
‘He only supported Khal to keep Deses in check.’
Lily bit her lower lip in frustration, while Petro spoke with a leisurely expression.
“Well, it’s all well and good that you’ve uncovered the truth, but surely you didn’t plan to stand before me without any countermeasures?”
With those words, the very atmosphere shifted. It was a situation where it wouldn’t have been strange if they were killed right then and there.
Clang-clink!
The Chains of Binding, a specialty of Petro’s barrier magic, lunged forward to ensnare the two. However—
Flash!
Before the chains could bind them, the figures of Lily and Delphina had already vanished. By casting successive Blinks—a form of short-range teleportation—they had already escaped toward the school gardens. Even in the midst of their escape, Delphina managed to launch an attack at Petro.
Roar!
A swarm of Fireballs, seemingly on the verge of detonating, filled the space before Petro’s eyes.
“What limitless talent. Hahaha, I suspect in five years, this might actually be a fight worth having.”
Petro let out a hearty laugh, genuinely impressed by Delphina’s aptitude.
Boom!
The Dean’s office was instantly consumed by flames, everything within reduced to piles of ash.
* * *
To escape Petro’s clutches, Delphina cast Haste and hurried across the garden with Lily.
Rumble.
Boom!
But before they could leave the school grounds, massive blocks of stone erupted from the earth one after another, blocking their path. Lily furrowed her brow and whispered.
