Kanter also failed to assume much even though he saw Angor’s image in Precision Sky magazine.
That boy is Sunder’s student?!
All the onlooking wizards began to discuss. It was the first time in history that Sunders actually stood up to protect one of his students. Most people knew how Sunders cast a cold shoulder to Flora when the witch was in peril. They were really curious about why a boy would cause Sunders to act so differently.
“Bogula, Mister Phantom requested so. What say you?” Lawson decided to be the judge since he was the highest manager of the district.
“Jajaja! That small apprentice already became a magic puppet. Do you want to see him? Do you? I replaced his ears with those of a Fanning Beast and changed his skin into the gluey husk of an Emerald Frog. You won’t recognize him anyway!”
Bogula’s ego wouldn’t allow him to back down, and it only meant worse when he was on the losing side. He had decided to give up his life if it meant defending his dignity.
As Sunders grew more and more furious at those words, his shadow suddenly began to glow with a red light. He then lifted a hand and began to cover the surrounding area with violent magic full of killing intent.
Before “Neo Beast” Lawson could try to intervene again, Kanter spoke first.
“Sunders, your shadow. It’s happening again.”
Sunders’ irises shrank. The gentleman quickly recollected his senses and canceled the building spell. However, in the last second before the glowing shadow disappeared, he heard someone laughing in an evil voice.
“He’s getting out by all means…”
Sunders planned to wait until Angor became a wizard to solve his personal problem, but if Angor were…
Seeing Sunders motionless, Bogula continued to taunt the gentleman by describing how he processed Angor’s body in various ways.
“His limbs are horse hooves now.
“I snatched his heart and stuff the core of a rotten ghoul inside.
“Even his soul is completely obliterated!”
Sunders suddenly smiled at something. “You’re lying. You can’t do that.”
Anyone might be able to harm Angor’s body, but it was very difficult for people to meddle with the boy’s soul. If something did happen to Angor’s soul, that “queen” would have done something by now.
Bogula was shocked when his lie was seen through. Did the boy hide something else on his body?
The obvious doubtful expression on Bogula’s face further confirmed it for Sunders. Previously, Sunders thought Bogula was lying about Angor’s soul, but now, he believed that Angor might actually be totally unharmed.
Sunders deployed a simple illusion to trap Bogula before he turned around to address “Neo Beast” Lawson.
Lawson was a young-looking male wizard with a serious expression. He was wearing a long, hooded robe with black runes drawn on it. He didn’t look like much on the first look, but Sunders knew what it meant to have 80% of one’s body replaced with machinery.
“Take me to his place. Now I want to see how my ‘puppet-fied’ student really looks like,” Sunders said to Lawson.
Lawson checked Bogula’s position and realized he’d have a hard time breaking Sunders’ illusion. At the same time, he could sense that the illusion wasn’t there to harm anyone. Sunders’ intention was clear to see.
“Alright then.”
Taking one step back wouldn’t hurt much as long as he could prevent a war from breaking out in the middle of his city.
Before they left, another energy signature that was obviously weaker than them suddenly arrived.
Lawson frowned at the familiar presence. It was the student of his old friend Mithra, “Mad Bear” Sabot. He wondered why Sabot barged in even though he already ordered people to keep everyone outside.
“Please wait, Mister Phantom!!”
The first thing that drew Sabot’s attention was Bogula, who was trapped inside an illusion while carrying a number of wounds on his body.
I was only out to deal with some street fight and something happened!
Sabot was extremely stressful for failing his mentor’s request.
“Angor’s fine! Bogula didn’t do anything to him!” Sabot rushed to Sunders and bowed down. “And it’s good to see you again, Mister Phantom.”
Sunders raised an eyebrow. “Really?”
“Yes! My mentor brought Angor to Elixir Hut. They’re talking about alchemy knowledge right this moment. The boy’s healthy and well. Please don’t be too harsh on Bogula.”
Sunders checked. It seemed Sabot chose to open up his mind so that anyone could sense the truthfulness of his words.
Next, Sunders nodded and looked at Lawson. “Looks like we don’t have to waste your precious time, Mister Neo Beast.”
Lawson also sighed in relief in his mind. “It’s okay.”
“Take me to Angor then,” Sunders said as he turned to face Sabot.
When he saw Sabot fumbling with words, Sunders added something, “Bogula’s not in danger. The illusion will disappear by itself once I make sure Angor’s safe.”
Sabot looked at Lawson, who nodded to reassure him, and finally agreed. “Okay. Do follow me please.”