Chapter 718

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Haruri’s expression visibly wavered. “Why… do you know my name?”

Anyone would be thrown off if a legendary figure from the world of magecraft suddenly addressed them by name.

“Yatagarasu” reacted quickly, narrowing her eyes. “Was it Odd Borzak?”

She spoke the name of Haruri’s grandfather, the Dead Apostle known as the Beekeeper.

“Odd Borzak… I only met him once.”

“Then how exactly…”

Shirou asked, “Haruri, do you still hate the world of magecraft?”

“…!”

This red-haired boy knew not only her name, but everything about her.

Sensing trouble, Yatagarasu tried to step in front of her apprentice, but Shirou deftly held her back with the force of his presence.

“Excuse me. I’m asking Haruri.”

What… was with this man?

This was the first time Haruri had ever seen someone overpower her teacher.

She, too, felt an unprecedented pressure bearing down on her, and instinctively clenched her fists.

The boy before her possessed a Mystery surpassing even magecraft from the Age of Gods. He could easily influence the selection of the Clock Tower’s twelve Lords.

If she told him the truth, he would surely kill her. But…

I can’t betray my own heart.

The blonde girl drew a deep breath and spoke, staring at the patterns in the floor tiles.

“Yes… I…”

“Don’t say another word, Haruri.”

Yatagarasu firmly cut her apprentice off, but the girl continued, her voice trembling.

“I despise this world of magecraft. I hate the magi who took Mom and Dad away from me.

“I can never forgive them—

“If I could… I would destroy the entire Mage’s Association, along with the order it has established.”

“…I see.”

Shirou murmured the words.

The next instant, the pressure enveloping the spacious balcony