"Simultaneously challenging Fang Li, Academy City, and the English Puritanism?"
Index seemed to realize that fact only now, crying out in astonishment.
"Is this Rearguard Water guy an idiot?"
It really did make people want to think that.
He wanted to take on two major powers, Academy City and the English Puritanism, all by himself?
That was practically suicide.
Not to mention, Fang Li was hardly an ordinary person either. Over the past year, he had given every major magic faction a headache, leaving them helplessly watching as he took one precious Grimoire Original Text after another.
Yet Rearguard Water intended to defeat Fang Li, Academy City, and the English Puritanism all through his own strength.
It was simply wishful thinking.
However...
"He does have that kind of strength."
Fang Li said this with exceptional calmness, then looked toward Gohwa.
"The English Puritanism reached the same conclusion, didn't they?"
At those words, Gohwa straightened up.
"According to the English Puritanism's upper ranks, this opponent is fundamentally different from Frontier Wind and Leftover Land." Gohwa spoke with utmost gravity. "The English Library is currently searching through information on Rearguard Water, but he was originally a member of the Roman Orthodox Church's Dark Department, and the intelligence has been hidden very thoroughly. So, from yesterday until now, there has been no real progress."
However, one thing could be confirmed.
"Besides being a member of God's Right Seat, Rearguard Water also appears to be a Saint."
Mentioning the existence known as a "Saint," Gohwa's tone became complicated as she spoke softly.
"We found information on someone resembling Rearguard Water in the rankings among Saints. Furthermore, his ranking may even be above the Female Pope's."
That single statement made Index suck in a breath, while Kazari Hiyuka involuntarily swallowed.
Fang Li and Sylvia exchanged