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Watching Kanzaki Hikaru's actions, Illya also closed her eyes and carefully sensed the magical barrier in front of her.
However, it was obvious that she did not feel anything.
"bring it on."
Having grabbed Illya's hand, Kanzaki Teru walked aimlessly toward an empty space.
Ilya obediently followed him, and after the two had walked for about ten minutes...
Suddenly, a cluster of buildings appeared on the previously empty plain, looking as if it were from the Middle Ages.
However, the clock tower was originally built in the Middle Ages, and there is a towering clock tower in the middle of these buildings, so it seems that they have found the right place.
However, this place was different from what Kanzaki Teru had imagined; he had thought it would be some heavily guarded secret location.
But what is presented to the two of them now is a typical campus setting.
Most of them seemed very free and easygoing; it was more like an ordinary university than a magic association.
"Wow! Big brother! Big brother! Look!"
Upon seeing the building before her, Ilya could hardly contain her excitement.
Although she still had this very important thing to do, elementary school students whose minds are not yet mature are more easily attracted by what is in front of them and forget their original purpose.
"Let's go."
"Ok!"
With a spirited reply, Ilya ran out on her own initiative this time.
However, in the next moment, Kanzaki Teru appeared in front of her and shielded her behind him.
A loud bang exploded in front of Kanzaki Teru, an attack clearly intended to take his life.
If Kanzaki Teru hadn't managed to isolate the space in front of him in time, Illya and he might already be dead.
"How hospitable! Is this how you treat your guests?"
“We have never invited such uninvited guests.”
"That's really ruthless. Are they really going to use such unscrupulous methods to deal with elementary school students like this?"
"Hmph, the bloodline of the Einzberns is an ominous sign. Moreover, a non-interference agreement was signed a thousand years ago. What is your purpose in coming here!"
The commotion was witnessed by those around them. Although each person had a different skill level, they were all magicians.
"We just want to find two people; we have no intention of being your enemies."
Do you think I'd believe what you're saying?!
"Believe it or not, what I want to say is that you have no right to ask me to leave."
"You arrogant scoundrel, today I'll show you the difference in strength."
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared in the place where there had been nothing in front of Kanzaki Teru.
Upon seeing this person, a subtle commotion arose among the surrounding people.
"Isn't this Professor Kenneth, one of the Twelve Lords?"
"He actually showed up!"
"That ungrateful person is doomed now. Professor Kenneth was once known as a prodigy."
In addition, there's the professor's Mystic Code—Moon Spirit Elixir, a Mystic Code that utilizes magical mercury for both offense and defense.
He's one of the strongest members of the Clock Tower.
Hearing the commotion around him, Kenneth didn't show any other reaction, but the faint smile on his lips indicated that he was enjoying the praise from those around him.
"You must have heard it too, there's no way you can beat me."
How will you know if you don't try?
"Hmph, boring!"
As if tired of continuing to entangle with Kanzaki Teru, a silvery-white object suddenly appeared beside him.
“Ilya, step back a bit, or you might get caught in the crossfire.”
Upon hearing Kanzaki Teru say this, Ilya obediently took a few steps back.
"Are you ready?"
"You don't need to be so considerate of me. Even if you attack directly, you are no match for me (Qian Haohao)."
"You can only win with words, but I never kill nameless people. Tell me your name first."
Under normal circumstances, Kanzaki Teru wouldn't hesitate, since it was just a matter of saying his own name.
However, under the current circumstances, Kanzaki Teru is facing a dilemma.
It wasn't just because he was being hunted down; Kanzaki Teru had also heard that there were certain forbidden techniques in magic.
It can be activated as long as the other party's name is known, but such an ability is too dangerous, so it is strictly prohibited.
But in places like this, the other party might use such an ability.
Chapter 384: Unexpected Weakness
"Kazaki Teru, my name is Kanzaki Teru."
After thinking for a moment, Kanzaki Teru decided to give his real name.
After all, it's just an ordinary name. Even if the other party has such magic, Kanzaki Teru is confident that he can break it.
Moreover, in such a place, it's unlikely that the other party would openly use such a forbidden technique.
"Kansaki Teru!?"
However, the other party was clearly surprised upon hearing the name.
"So it was you. It seems I did underestimate you."
I am Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, one of the current Twelve Lords.
The moment he finished speaking, the aura emanating from him changed instantly.
Countless silvery-white liquids appeared around Kenneth; upon closer inspection, it was clear that they were all mercury.
"It's here! Professor Kenneth's Mystic Code—Moon Spirit Elixir!"
The surrounding students couldn't help but step back a few feet upon seeing this, indicating that the destructive power of this ability must be considerable.
After all, it's truly rare to be able to control something as toxic as mercury-833 when it involves such a substance.
"Go to hell for your pride and arrogance!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the mercury seemed to come alive and suddenly surged towards Kanzaki Hikaru.
Seeing this, Kanzaki Teru neither dodged nor flinched, because if he took the other's life easily, it would make things much more troublesome later.
What Kanzaki Teru can do now is to demonstrate an absolute difference in strength, causing his opponent to give up resistance.
After all, if this matter blows up, Kanzaki Teru will also have a headache.
A loud bang—something completely unlike anything mercury could produce—echoed in the space.
Kanzaki Teru was instantly and completely submerged in the mercury, making it impossible to tell whether he was dead or alive.
"Big...big brother..."
Ilya, who was watching the whole thing from the sidelines, had an expression of disbelief on her face, as if she couldn't accept the fact at all, and her eyes became empty and desperate.
"That's about it."
Kenneth looked at Kanzaki Teru, who was completely overwhelmed by his magic, and showed a lack of interest.
"I thought it would be really strong, but it seems it was just a rumor after all."
Not wanting to waste any more time there, Kenneth turned around and prepared to leave.
"Don't be in such a hurry to leave. Are you scared?"
However, at that moment, an impossible sound rang out from that sea of mercury.
"How is this possible! He survived Professor Kenneth's attack?!"
The students watching from the sidelines also showed expressions of disbelief. Compared to Kanzaki Hikaru, they knew Kenneth's strength much better, which is why they were so surprised.
"Big brother!"
Upon hearing this voice, Ilya immediately held back the tears that had welled up in her eyes.
She looked at it with ecstatic joy, completely oblivious to the worry that had been on her face just moments before.
"That's right, that's what makes it fun."
Kenneth became somewhat excited upon seeing that Kanzaki Teru was still alive.
However, for Kanzaki Teru, Kenneth was simply too weak.
He thought he had seen this kind of integrated offensive and defensive ability too many times recently, whether it was Nathaniel's special ability - [The Scarlet Letter].
Compared to others, Kenneth's strength is definitely not among the top tier.
"You're far too weak."
"Just the howling of a stray dog!"
Kenneth merely sneered at Kanzaki Teru's provocation and then launched another attack.
But this time, Kanzaki Hiroshi no longer silently endured the opponent's attack. Just before the attack hit, Kanzaki Hiroshi lightly tapped the ground with one foot.
It vanished from its spot in an instant, but the timing of its disappearance was just too perfect, making it look as if it had been swallowed up by Kenneth's attack.
Seeing this scene, Ilya's heart was once again filled with turmoil.
"Now you can't call out, can you?"
Kenneth pulled the mercury back and watched Kanzaki Hikaru disappear completely from the spot, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
However, before the smile could fully appear on his face, it was abruptly cut short by a voice.
Where exactly are you hitting?
Looking back, I realized that Kanzaki Teru had appeared on the building behind me at some point.