Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 69

Chapter 69: Rune Bomb Chapter 69: Rune Bomb He now learned exactly the opportunity Loki was cueing him for.

As the absolute God of magic-and trickery, the opportunity Loki was showing him definitely revolved, around that area.

Now that he had learned the broader picture of Thalia’s situation, he realized what needed to be done.

Or rather, exploit.

Knowing how Professor Fury, fell in the direction of the Crimson Wolf Clan, the clan must be very influential to make a professor commit a crime on academy grounds, and as the rival of that clan, the Green Tempest Clan must also be close to that level.

From Lucivar’s perspective, this is a big opportunity for him to grow stronger.

Where there’s chaos, there’s opportunity.

If two packs of wolves are fighting, the Beta who guarded the cubs will share the glory.

Lucivar could gain a lot if he positioned himself in the right place.

But in order to do that, he needed the full trust of both Thalia and also her sister, Elira.

Realizing the situation and what to do, Lucivar covered his mouth with his hand, attempting to hide the smile on his face.

He stared at Thalia-who was very emotional from confessing her family’s situation in silence.

Calming herself down for a couple of seconds, wiping her tears, Thalia continued.  “Because of that-my mother brought us here to Sunhold City.

She still has a reputation here in the city and she was using her fame to protect us from the Crimson Wolf Clan until my dad settled the situation.

She has had enough on her shoulders, and now this happened,” “If it weren’t for you, I don’t know what would happen to us…” Upon hearing this, Lucivar and Leandra exchanged a look.

Both of them came from slave cities and this kind of problem was normal for them.

People beat and even killed each other for food, this was a normal day in their lives.

So the two of them knew what Thalia was feeling right now.

Lucivar sighed and gently grabbed Thalia’s hands, causing her to look up in surprise.

He then cracked an assuring smile.

“Since I already got involved in this, how about I become your and your sister’s guardian?” “Eh…?” Recovering from her initial shock, Thalia immediately holds Lucivar’s hands tightly.

Her eyes were shimmering with light.

“Really?

You’d do that for me?

I was about to ask you the exact same thing, I’m so happy that you suggested it first!

“Of course.

As long as you are in the academy, I can be your guardian.

But bear in mind, I am not from a wealthy family so if you really want me, you’ll have to pay me” “No problem, as long as you’re willing, I’ll do it!” Considering that Lucivar was able to take down Professor Fury despite the disparity in sheer strength, he was qualified to be their guardian.

Not only did he have connections but he was also strong and dependable.

He didn’t break down in bad situations and that was a trait people around their age lack.

“But, you need to consult this with Elira first.

Arrange a meeting with her” “Okay, I’ll keep in touch.

What’s your number?” “I don’t have a phone,” Lucivar smiled wryly.

“Just come to me like you did before” Upon hearing this, Thalia nodded her head in understanding.

She forgot that these two came from slave cities and thus certainly don’t have a smartphone.

Just then, Thalia recalled something and shot Lucivar a narrowing gaze.

“You weren’t accepting to be our guardian just to get close to my sister, were you?” “Of course not…”  Lucivar let out dry laughs, scratching the back of his head.

Moments later.

After having a brief chat with Thalia, it was time for her class, and the three separated.

Lucivar rode the academy bike with Leandra sitting behind him.

He noticed that she was silent after the meeting with Thalia.

“Are you going to talk about it?” “Talk about what?” “About why you’re silent like this?

Just say it if you want to say something to me” Leandra paused for a couple of seconds before she eventually revealed her reason.

“I think you should ask permission about this from Master Tobias.

He told us to be stronger, to be good at taking down dungeons-not dwell in politics.

I’m not saying that you can’t aid Thalia and her sister, I’m just saying to consult this with Master Tobias” Upon hearing this, Lucivar’s forehead creased in contemplation.

Knowing that Tobias might be of the Supreme House, Leandra is probably right.

Lucivar didn’t want unforeseen consequences in the future.

He still wanted to be a part of Tobias’ family and that’s for certain.

“You’re right, I’ll consult it with him when I meet him” Lucivar nodded, firming his decision.

Soon enough, the two reached back to the Bastion of Blades.

Just as soon as the bike stopped, however, the guards guarding the main entrance sprinted towards them.

Lucivar and Leandra were confused, the guards seemed to be hostile and as expected, the guards kicked them down to their knees.

“Didn’t Professor Aeldric tell you guys what happened?” Leandra barked.

She was furious as this was not the treatment she expected.

“Shut up!

Both of you are coming with us!” One of the guards said, holding Leandra down.

On the other hand, Lucviar also felt the same way but he tried to remain calm.

‘Something must’ve happened,’ He pondered with a frown.

Being restrained with handcuffs, Lucivar and Leandra were pushed back into the cave-and were led to the second floor.

Since Professor Fury was dead, Lucivar wasn’t concerned, this must be because of something else.

Lucivar and Leandra were brought into the main professor’s office.

Upon the door opening, both were met by Professor Aeldric, sitting behind his desk.

“Leave us.” Nodding, the guards left the room, leaving the two behind.

Recovering from his daze, Lucivar focused on Professor Aeldric and sensed a change in him.

He was more tense, the air around him was choking.

Staring directly at Lucivar’s eyes, Professor Aeldric remained silent for a full minute-before he eventually, opened his mouth, “Since when did you know about the rune bomb?

Don’t lie to me, I’m already angry as it is…” “Rune bomb?

What rune bomb?” Lucivar asked back, utterly confused.

Lucivar has absolutely no clue.

As far as he was concerned, he did a good thing earlier but that changed in an instant.

Intertwining his fingers-Professor Aeldric explained, “We found a rune bomb hidden inside Blane’s room, he had completed it, and could be detonated any time.

I’m asking since when did you know about this and why didn’t you tell me?” “I don’t know about it, do you really think I would be this flustered if I did?” “Really?

You don’t know anything?” “Yes!

I was not even in the area, I don’t know anything!” Not even bothering to answer, Professor Aeldric turned the tablet on the desk.

It played a CCTV footage-where Lucivar could be seen, walking out-of Blane’s room, blood decorating his hands and face, “Don’t lie to me and say that you don’t know about this.

If you don’t know then you wouldn’t have bothered going to Blane’s room and killing Dylan who was about to detonate the rune bomb” ‘Dylan…?

Did he go insane from the prospect of being expelled?’ Lucivar thought.

But then again, that was not what’s important right now.

Lucivar was fretting more about the doppelganger.

Compared to the CCTV footage captured before, this time-the ‘Lucivar’ in the video has his face completely shown.

Lucivar couldn’t give any excuse for this, the doppelganger, seemed to know that he was out and decided to strike.

If he acted oblivious now, it would only incite Professor Aeldric’s suspicion.

Almost instantly, Lucivar’s expression changed into a nonchalant one.

He calmed his composure and shrugged his shoulders.

“Dylan tried to kill me so like I said to you earlier, it was only right for me to kill him” “What about the rune bomb?

If that thing exploded, a fourth of the cave would be destroyed.

Blane and his group must’ve cultivated the rune bomb-the moment they became Hunters.

It seems like they are trying to blow up, this place.

If you know about this, you should have told me” “Don’t be mistaken.

I found it through luck, I didn’t know about the rune bomb before” “So you’re saying you planned to kill Dylan and found him with the rune bomb luckily?” “Yes, that’s exactly what I’m trying to say” Upon hearing this, Professor Aeldric rubbed his forehead.

On the other hand, Leandra looked at Lucivar intensely from the side.

‘Just what is happening?’ She thought.

Leandra was completely at a loss at the situation-she was quite sure that she spent the day with Lucivar beside her so she didn’t understand what Lucivar was saying right now.

How did he kill Dylan?

When did he have the time to do it?

And why isn’t he surprised?

A lot of questions crossed her mind.

Professor Aeldric leaned back in his chair, the day had gotten worse and worse.

It was the same for Lucivar.

‘Blane did start to bully me from the start-Professor Fury must’ve offered him the deal from that point,’ Lucivar pondered but then a thought came to mind.

‘Blane is not a good person, I am quite sure.

Did he prepare the rune bomb in case Professor Fury tried-to back out of his words?

Maybe…’ Soon, Professor Aeldric waved his hand, “Did you know about this, Leandra?” “No, professor.

I didn’t know anything about this” She replied.

Leaning forward again, Professor Aeldric then declared, “Lucivar, you will be punished inside the black box once more for killing an academy hunter-even if it was an attempt to stop the academy hunter from detonating a bomb.

I’ll only punish you for a day” “Do as you must, professor.

I don’t mind,” Lucivar replied, nodding his head.

As soon as that was settled, Lucivar and Leandra left the room.

Both of them stopped in front of the door in complete silence.

“Shouldn’t you explain to me what is happening now?”  “Can I say no to this?” “No, you can not.

I’m with you all day long, how did you have the time to do this?” “Sigh…

I’ll explain to you when it’s done.

Right now, I need to do something first” Despite wanting to force an answer out of him, Leandra decided to stop.

She could only watch as Lucivar went down the stairs and disappeared.

Moments later.

Lucivar was punished inside the black box but that was not a problem for him.

He needed to cultivate and absorb the spheres he gained from defeating Professor Fury, and the black box provided him with a place, to not be disturbed.

On top of that, he also needs to go somewhere first.

Closing his eyes, Lucivar channeled his ether and went into his Inner Chamber.

Once he opened his eyes, he saw the familiar dim-lit chamber with five God statues.

Not wasting a single second, he went over to Loki’s statue and stood in front of it.

“Hey, Loki, you got some damn explaining to do.

I thought we were getting along, but you did this to me instead.

Explain or I won’t do what you want ever again-and do not try to trick me into thinking that this is not you…

I know this is your doing”