Chapter 243: Sylvia (6) Part 2
Dawn had yet to touch the sky, its walls closing in tight around the cave. At the single desk, Deculein pored over the island’s map, piecing together a theory of a spell—one that could neutralize the wave of the Voice, even if just for a heartbeat, and allow the real Deculein to reach the island through the sea.
“So, you're telling me you're engraving a magic circle onto the island itself?” Idnik asked.
“Indeed,” Deculein replied.
“If they notice it, it won’t last long.”
“You’ve remained unnoticed as well.”
“... Fair enough,” Idnik muttered, then glanced his way. “But if Sylvia finds out, that’ll be the end of you.”
“If that happens, Sylvia will make another, and he will continue from where I end off.”
“... What.”
Deculein spoke as if he were going for a morning stroll—that’s how lightly he said it. Idnik gave a dry laugh, as if questioning whether he even realized what he was saying.
“You really are something, you know that? Doesn’t it scare you—knowing that you’re a fake?”
“What is there to fear?” Deculein replied as he drew a circle that covered the entire island. “My purpose is simple—to exterminate the demon and take Sylvia off this island.”