Chapter 329
Ian’s gaze was truly peculiar. It seemed as though he had realized something, while also appearing somewhat regretful.
The mage who caught his meaning added more. His superior clearly needed to understand. How remarkable it was for someone so young to reach the position of minister. Furthermore, the limits of ordinary mages.
“…We gave it our all, Lord Ian.”
Though it was embarrassing to claim they had used full power for what amounted to basic binding magic between three people, what could they do?
In truth, they had used most of their power from the portal magic cast at departure. Interfering with the flow of time and space was magic approaching an eternal curse, so its difficulty was self-evident without need for explanation.
“Yes. My consideration was lacking.”
“Not at all. Such words only make us more ashamed. But since you say it’s urgent, this is troublesome. How much magical power do you have left, Lord Ian?”
The earlier Ten Thousand Leaves was clearly different from before. It didn’t just summon the World Tree, but made the earth rise, split, and merge again.
“We’ll gather what power we have left and offer it to you. Perhaps you should go up alone first?”