Chapter 102: 15-year-old Inglis and Hyrule Menaces' Escorting Directive (10)
With Principal Miliera shrieking in her ear, Inglis’ attention was stolen by the emerging Magic Stone Beast. There was only one that appeared this time. Same as before, it was a beastman Magic Stone Beast, complete with a set of ears and tail. However——
「H-, huge……! What the hell is that!?」
It was as Rafinha said, the thing was huge. At least twice as big as the previous instances. Rather than flesh, its body closer to a tough crystal that glittered with various colors. Its eyes were jet black like some kind of gemstone, and it wielded the power of darkness. In short, it was a stronger specimen than the previous ones. It was easy to infer that the more mana was sucked from Miliera, the stronger the Magic Stone Beast that would emerge.
「Be careful, Rani. I’m sure it’s even stronger than Mister Rahal and Lady Cyrene were.」
According to Special Envoy Theodore, the phenomenon that was happening to Ripple right now was most likely a trap prepared by the Highland to sanction the unsuitable authority on this Kingdom.
To be frank, Inglis felt that it was a bit too lackluster for something the Highland did. Admittedly, while it indeed occurred frequently, it wasn’t that different from the natural phenomenon of Prism Flow if all it did was summon Magic Stone Beasts at their usual strength.
However, as expected of the Highland. That wasn’t all that the trap amounted to. This was precisely why advising to bring Ripple to the Academy was worth it.
「Not like it matters, but your line and your face didn’t match, Glis!」 「Oops, I mustn’t——It’s a mission, so my expression must look serious, at least.」 「That’s good and all, but please defeat it as soon as possible!」
While saying so, the Principal waved around her barrier warding Artifact. Inglis could see the barrier flashing outside the window.