“The remaining three seals can’t be undone unless the three keys are used—two held by the royal family of the Romus Kingdom, and one by another individual.”
“Who’s the other person?”
“Unknown. This person’s identity is completely hidden. But it’s certain they’re a citizen of the Romus Kingdom.”
Leia looked surprised by this explanation, but I remained silent. This was because I had researched the seal of another one of the Four Fiends, the Dark Dragon Apophis, during a lecture, and the content was almost identical.
The only difference was the country managing the seal.
“Isn’t it dangerous not knowing who that person is?”
“It’s a safeguard to ensure the seal can’t be broken even if the royal family is attacked by those aiming to revive the Four Fiends.”
Though, of course, we wouldn’t let that happen, Professor Albert added.
It seemed a bit excessive, but considering the fact that there are now people attempting to interfere with the Four Fiends’ seals, such precautions might be necessary.
“Albert, that’s enough lecturing. We’re almost there.”
“Ah, you’re right. Time flies when you’re talking.”
When Professor Albert responded to Professor Kyle’s remark and paused the conversation, we reached the end of the passage and emerged into a spacious area.
Proceeding cautiously further inside, we found a magic circle engraved with a sealing formula at the far end of the room, emitting a faint glow.
“That’s the seal for the demon dragon Aži Dahāka,” Professor Albert explained.
As I listened to his words, I turned my gaze toward the sealing formula—and it was that exact moment.
“Wha—!?”
“Senpai!?”
From somewhere, I felt an overwhelming pressure and piercing gaze, causing me to lose my breath and collapse on the spot.
Feeling my distress, Leia approached me. “I’m fine,” I muttered, taking a deep breath to calm myself.
Yeah, I’m okay.
The pressure and gaze I felt for just a moment had already vanished. Regaining my composure, I exhaled and stood up.
“Rourke, are you alright?”
“Yes, my apologies. I just felt a bit dizzy, but I’m fine now.”
As Professor Kyle looked at me suspiciously, I apologized and recalled the strange sensation I had just experienced.
It was heavy, as if my entire body was sinking into a bottomless swamp. Even if it was just for a moment, the pressure was so intense that I couldn’t breathe or stand.
What the hell was that just now…?
“Areas seems… fine. In that case, I’ll check the seal. You three, keep an eye on the surroundings.”
“Understood.”
With that, Professor Albert approached the magic circle, extended his hand toward the sealing formula, and began inspecting its condition.
“…Is the seal alright?”
“Leave it to him. It’ll be fine.”
Dismissing Leia’s worried expression, Professor Kyle closed his eyes, likely focusing on detecting any disturbances around us.
“…All four seals are intact. However, Arthur’s formula is a bit frayed.”
Behind us, Professor Albert took out what looked like a pen from his pocket, infused it with spiritual energy, and began repairing the formula.
It seemed the seal needed some restoration, but judging by his expression, it didn’t appear to be a serious issue.
“…………”
With nothing else to do, Leia and I silently focused on guarding the area.
For a while, the only sound was Professor Albert repairing the seal. But soon, Professor Kyle opened his eyes and muttered to us.
“…Looks like we hit the jackpot.”
“Huh?”
Ignoring Leia’s confusion, Professor Kyle sharpened his gaze and warned us.
“Both of you, get ready. They’re coming.”
“Wha—!”
A few seconds after his words, I sensed three presences approaching. I summoned my sword spirit from my relic and gripped it tightly.
By then, Professor Kyle had already summoned his water spirit, Mizuchi—a slender, translucent blue-scaled serpent—just like the one I’d seen in the arena.
“Leia, summon your Salamander too.”
“Got it.”
Responding to Professor Kyle, Leia’s contract mark glowed, and a red dragon appeared behind her.
As we prepared for the fight, footsteps echoed from the passage we had entered.
Gradually, the rhythmic footsteps grew louder until three figures emerged before us.
“Well, well, what a reunion.”
“You’re quick…”
“…………”
The ones who appeared were the brown-haired spirit master who had attacked the academy, a suspicious man in a white mask who seemed to be his companion, and a bald man with dark skin.
Each of them exuded an eerie aura, making them a truly unsettling group.
“You’re the ones who are quick. Especially you—I beat you up pretty good, didn’t I?”
“And yet, here you are, the Sensei who let me escape after your grand speech. Didn’t you have enough fun last time?”
“…………”
Right from the start, sparks flew between Professor Kyle and the spirit master. It seemed their emotions were still raw from their previous clash, as spiritual energy surged from both of them.
“I’m the one who dealt with you. You didn’t even summon your contract spirit and just ran away, so we never got to have a proper match.”
Professor Albert, who had been repairing the seal, muttered as he observed the masked man. It seemed he was the other intruder at the academy.
“Once our objective was achieved, there was no need to waste time fighting and revealing our hand.”
“…………”
At those words, I narrowed my eyes slightly and turned my gaze toward the masked man.
Noticing my stare, the man clad in loose black clothing returned my gaze through his mask.
“Oh, so you’re interested in Rourke too, Dejan?”
“Shut up, Haunted.”
The man called Haunted teased, but Dejan, the masked man, shot back with an annoyed tone.
“Mr. Bora, Dejan’s scary~”
“…………”
“Ouch, ignored?”
Despite being completely ignored by Bora, the bald man, Haunted didn’t seem bothered and summoned his contract spirit.
“Come forth, Vlad.”
“Wha—!”
The moment the golden-haired, girl-like spirit appeared, Leia’s face visibly stiffened.
“What’s that spirit?”
“That’s his sword spirit.”
As I stared at the unfamiliar spirit, Leia revealed an unexpected fact.
“Spiritual Armament?”
“No, that spirit can change its form.”
“In that case… it’s a high-ranking spirit.”
Indeed, there are spirits capable of changing their form, and most of them are high-ranking spirits.
“Oh, you’re the one from the academy too. Want a rematch?”
“Bring it on!”
Noticing Leia’s tension, Haunted smirked, provoking her into a growl.
“Calm down. Don’t fall for such obvious taunts.”
I quickly stopped Leia as she was about to charge in, her spiritual energy flaring.
Facing those three head-on without a plan would get us wiped out in an instant.
“Rourke.”
“Yes?”
Professor Kyle called out to me.
“Given the situation, can you handle him?”
Professor Kyle’s gaze indicated Haunted.
He likely thought I had a better chance against him than Dejan, who hadn’t shown his hand yet.
Honestly, it’s tough to say I can win, but I’ve at least thought of a basic strategy after fighting him once. Plus, he seems to underestimate us students to some extent.
There might be an opening there.
“…Yes, I can do it.”
So, I nodded. In this situation, I’d have to take on one of them regardless.
“Good. Leia, you’re backing up Rourke. Got it?”
“Yes.”
“Albert.”
“I’ll take either. I’ll leave it to you.”
From behind, Professor Albert’s casual yet reliable voice prompted Professor Kyle to nod. He clapped his hands, infusing them with spiritual energy as Mizuchi coiled around him.
“Alright, let’s go!”
With Professor Kyle’s shout, water surged around Mizuchi and crashed toward the three with the force of a tsunami.
“Vlad.”
“……”
Facing the oncoming wall of water, Haunted calmly gave his spirit an order.
The spirit girl, Vlad, stepped forward silently, and with a burst of spiritual energy, countless stakes extended like a wall, blocking the wave.
“Wha—!”
Using the wave as cover, I dashed forward and closed in on Haunted, swinging my sword diagonally. But the stakes that had sprouted in front of him blocked my strike.
“Haha! I was waiting for you, Rourke!!”
Haunted greeted me like he’d been expecting me, and I growled as I channeled spiritual energy into my arm.
“I wasn’t waiting… for you!”
“Crack!”
The increased force shattered the stakes blocking my path, leaving Haunted wide open.
Caught off guard, he crossed his arms to defend but couldn’t hold his ground. My sword pushed through, sending him flying into the wall behind him.
“…………”
Vlad neither attacked me nor went to help Haunted. She simply watched her master’s trajectory with an unreadable expression.
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“…Hmm.”
“…………”
Meanwhile, Dejan and Bora turned their sharp gazes toward me. Simultaneously, a purple glow emanated as their contract spirits appeared behind them.
“Don’t get too cocky, kid.”
“You’re the ones who shouldn’t underestimate us.”
As the spirits cloaked in ominous spiritual energy radiated killing intent, I pointed my sword at them and declared.
Amid the smiles of the Eutrea Academy members, the battle over the Four Fiends had begun.
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