Chapter 17 - Heavens Wheel Alter: Monody (2/2)

The spell that Mavislin was currently conjuring was dangerous for one reason. It was neither an Origin Spell nor a Common Spell. It was a spell being created right then and there.

”Heaven's Wheel Alter: Monody!” yelled the Valkyrie, hurling a flurry of attacks towards the Time Mage.

A tune was made. A melody. The circular shield was now shining brightly as it produced an infinite number of black, smoky arrows, all aimed towards the Time Mage. Raiyen finally managed to snap out of his frenzy as he faced with the opposing spell head-on.

When the Time Boy collapsed, the Valkyrie caught him.

”Looks like you bit more off than you can chew, partner,” whispered Mavislin, holding the boy up.

A gentle tear ran down his cheek and onto the dry soil. The grey clouds cleared as the skies were now evening purple, clashing against the setting sun. Mavislin slowly embraced Raiyen's scrawny body, surprising the Time Mage.

”You did exceptionally well,” murmured the Valkyrie, patting the crying boy with her wing.

Z walked towards the partners, panting heavily.

”Let's not try that ever again, shall we?” asked Z, looking at the two.

Mavislin smiled as she passed Z the sleepy Time Mage.

”Agreed. Conversion Magecraft isn't very fun for me,” replied Mavislin.

She followed the Lost Mage back into the Old Chapel. Baldwin stood up to welcome them back.

”I wished that I had held back. If it wasn't for me, he wouldn't have gone above and beyond to impress us,” said Z, solemnly.

Baldwin sensed uneasiness from his old comrade.

”It wasn't your fault. He was just too brash when it comes to freeing powers,” replied Baldwin, patting the Lost Mage.

”Kinda reminds me of a certain Dark Mage during his very first training,” smirked Z, earning a smack from the Angry Man.

”I wasn't that bad!”