"What do you mean? Why does this involve an unknown future again?"
If he did not understand, he asked. Besides, things had not yet reached a life-or-death point.
Cypher could question Alice about the truth while cutting down those spider monsters that were secretly... openly chasing after them.
After all, they were simply too large. Even though their camouflage shells made them difficult to spot, the noise they made sweeping through the leaves was far too loud.
"I can't tell you too much, or your soul will no longer remain pure when you leave this place!"
"Cypher! Promise me—no, swear to me! You must never come into contact with or use time magic!"
Alice's tone was solemn, her gaze unwavering.
Seeing that Cypher did not answer, as though he was hesitating, she stopped and stared straight at him.
"Huh?! I promise you!" He had only paused for a moment, yet she was being stubborn like a child.
Cypher was both amused and annoyed. He grabbed Alice and flung her forward.
Then he turned and swung his sword.
Another pursuing spider was cut down.
Dodging the splattering fluid, Cypher followed closely behind Alice as he rushed onward.
Just now, Cypher had merely been wondering what kind of time magic he could even come into contact with.
After thinking it over, the only thing that came to mind was the Time-Turner. But no matter how he looked at it, that thing did not seem reliable.
If such a tiny object could easily travel through time, someone from the Ministry of Magic would have used it to try to kill Grindelwald long ago.
"A verbal promise isn't enough!"
When Alice saw Cypher catch up, she issued the command forcefully.
"Once we reach a safe place, you must form a contract with me!"
"Don't