Although Higashino Kanade had not made a move in ten years, no one had forgotten the disaster more than a decade ago that had nearly wiped out humanity. No one dared provoke Higashino Kanade, which was enough to show his standing in the magecraft world.
"Professor Lev, perhaps it's just my imagination, but I keep feeling like you're afraid of me."
Higashino Kanade narrowed his eyes and leaned closer to scrutinize Lev, a faintly amused smile on his face.
"Hahaha, I think everyone here knows about Mr. Higashino's deeds. To be honest, speaking face-to-face with someone like you puts quite a bit of pressure on me." Lev laughed awkwardly, trying to brush it off.
Higashino Kanade reached out and patted Lev's shoulder. A soft gulp suddenly echoed through the corridor—it had come from Lev's throat.
"You don't need to fear me. Anyone who knows me knows I'm easy to get along with. We'll be colleagues from now on, so I hope we can get along well in Chaldea's future."
Higashino Kanade calmly withdrew his hand and continued onward, leaving everyone with an unfathomable silhouette.
"Wait!"
Lev suddenly cried out. Higashino Kanade paused and turned back with a smile.
"Is there anything else, Professor Lev?"
"Will you be attending tomorrow's Spirit Transfer experiment?" Lev asked tentatively.
"Of course. I am Chaldea's deputy director, after all."
Higashino Kanade gave a slight nod, then turned and left.
Watching Higashino Kanade's retreating figure, Lev secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a pleased smile curling across his lips.
Good. Judging by the way he looked, my plan hasn't been discovered. Once everyone gathers tomorrow, I'll detonate the bombs and destroy everything! If the bombs explode beneath their feet, even you, Higashino Kanade, won't be able to get away unscathed... Lev clenched his fists in secret,