As time passed, the sun gradually sank below the horizon.
In Academy City, the wind turbines shaped like giant pinwheels were still turning slowly.
Under the setting sun, the turbines' shadows gradually stretched across the ground and crossed one building after another, creating a rather picturesque scene.
Having bought Sylvia's Black Tea leaves and Index's pudding, along with quite a few ingredients, Fang Li carried several large and small bags as he headed toward the dormitory.
No one would have thought that he was the mysterious attacker who had thrown the major magic factions into disarray and stolen numerous Grimoire Original Texts in less than a year.
"I wonder what else we're missing. Might as well buy everything at once."
With that in mind, Fang Li had ended up laden with bags as he walked through the crowd, looking every bit like a student who cooked for himself.
At this time of day, the various schools had already let out, and students in winter uniforms walked in pairs and small groups, passing Fang Li by.
Under such circumstances, Fang Li failed to notice it.
A small figure was approaching him from behind.
Not long afterward...
"An opening!"
A clear, childish voice rang out, and a small figure suddenly sprang up from behind Fang Li, pouncing toward him.
"Huh?"
Fang Li immediately snapped back to his senses.
Almost by reflex, Fang Li abruptly swung his hand.
Bang!
With a dull thud, one of the bags in his hand smashed hard into the face of the small figure leaping at him.
"Ah!"
With a miserable cry, the owner of the small figure fell to the ground and froze.
Only then did Fang Li clearly see the newcomer's appearance, and he was immediately stunned.
Standing there was a young girl.
A girl of