Chapter 49 (1/2)

As Ditzen was desperately running away, Aifa and Violette confirmed their torn robes and cloaks and narrowed their eyes.

「…A fairly good judgment.」

「The choice of spells was accurate as well.」

As they walked on the road while talking like that, they look at the back of the fleeing Ditzen.

「But the technique is still superficial.」

「Since that’s Fleida’s magician, I guess he is about middle rank?」

「There is room for growth.」

「Indeed. Desperate training might earn him the lowest seat of the court magician…」

While having such a conversation, they rose into the air.

「But that is for Fleida’s magician.」

「Sorry about that. But we are Empire’s magicians.」

With those words, both speed at the same time, heading after Ditzen. Their speed is as fast as that of an arrow and almost twice as fast as Ditzen.

Ditzen, who went ahead, noticed them, but the difference in speed is clearly enough for them to catch up with him before he reaches the castle.

A number of patrolling soldiers took notice of the three flying in the air.

「S-Save me!」

Screaming, Ditzen throws gusts of wind at the two pursuers.

「Seeking help so brazenly…」

Mumbled Aifa, while casually waving his hand, extinguishing the wind sent my Ditzen.

「Prioritizing the result over his pride as a magician is the correct answer. It’s obvious that he has no chance of winning against us. Though he should have chosen flame magic, as it would also work as a distraction.」

As Violette said that, Aifa silently spread his hands. Soon after, a thin ice sheet appeared, covering flanks of Aifa and Violette. A giant sheet, capable of hiding a person completely.

Arrows are being shot one after another at the half-transparent wall. Taking a sidelong glance at the ice sheet that turned white from cracks in it, Violette smiled.

「Shooting ordinary arrows at us, who are capable of using flight magic… Looks like Fleida’s military is nothing special as well.」

When Violette said that, barely containing her laugh, Aifa deeply sighed.

「…It’s not like you are even doing anything.」

「Oh my. You want me to exert myself? What a barbaric way to treat women you elves have.」

After Violette uttered those words, Aifa furrowed his brows and went silent.

In the meantime, the distance with Ditzen was steadily shrinking.

Then, a man’s loud voice echoed.

「Practitioner-dono! Will we use magic arrows?!」

「You still didn’t shoot any?! H-Hurry up! Shoot a whole lot of them!」

Immediately after Ditzen’s answer, the soldiers poised the bows. Troops, lined-up at the side of the road leading to the castle, all at once aimed at Aifa and Violette.

「Loose!」

Along with the signal came a whooshing sound of cutting through the air.

The next moment, the space around Aifa and Violette was consumed by flames, wind, and ice, and then finally a loud explosion occurred there.

The shock wave broke the surrounding stone walls and covered the area in dust.

Looking at that scene, Ditzen who was still flying ahead, dropped his speed and took a breath.