The chains suspended in midair clattered as the demon in the sky struggled desperately. Once it confirmed that it truly could not break free of the chains, sludge spread out from its main body. More and more black filth filled the sky, growing ever larger. It rose high into the air, blocking out the moonlight and the snowy stars, while a dragon made of black mud slowly took shape.
"Oh, it had even devoured a dragon's desire?"
Doctor Schneider said with a somewhat surprised smile, looking with Shade at the dragon that covered more than half the night sky.
Fortunately, it was nighttime. In this era, even most city residents suffered from night blindness. The Church did not even need to think of an explanation; people would naturally assume it was merely an oddly shaped black cloud.
"No problem?"
Doctor Schneider asked Shade.
Shade nodded.
"If it's a dragon, all the better. Doctor, go down and cover our exit. Once you've devoured the Demon, leave immediately. I'll come find you tomorrow afternoon."
"No problem. You've worked hard this time."
Doctor Schneider patted Shade on the shoulder, then leaped off the terrace and vanished into the night.
Looking around the streets, Shade saw that the Church's people had already surrounded the area. It would not be easy for Doctor Schneider to leave safely later.
The eerie music behind him finally stopped. As the noise spread, a great many footsteps appeared in the previously silent music hall.
Shade turned slightly and saw that the black mist summoned by the Demon had already dispersed. At least twenty Church Ring Arcanists had surrounded the stage. Including Miss Green, whom Shade knew, seven of them were genuine High-Ring Arcanists. One of them had been at the tavern a few hours ago and was clearly a