The enormous snake fang disguised as an island was finally shattered amid rumbling thunder under the combined attacks of all the Ring Arcanists.
After the snake fang was removed, the seawater churned violently into a vortex, as though flowing into some unknown underground region. The Veil of Obscurity had also been withdrawn. Beneath the starry sky, Shade watched the violently shaking ocean and felt the invisible pressure around him suddenly lessen considerably. "Professor Daniste, Miss Ingram, I'm heading to the Snow Mountain next. Are you coming with me, or are you going to support the other parts of the island?"
Communication and coordination regarding the other parts of the island were still underway, but it seemed that the problem in their current area had been resolved the fastest. That was naturally thanks to Shade and Miss Sabelle.
Miss Ingram, the Nightmare Witch, said, "The Church made plans before we set out. I need to support the other areas."
The Academy professors could decide for themselves where to go next. Daniste very much wanted to act alongside Shade, but she still shook her head. "The appearance of these seven locations is probably not simply an attempt to scatter our forces. These areas must hold some important significance. Since one snake fang could appear, a second one could appear as well. I'll stay here with some people to guard this place.
"Miss Ingram, notify The Church. If similar stone spikes are found in other areas, make sure someone remains behind to stand guard after the problem has been resolved."
Shade nodded. "Professor, take this."
He handed the last blank snake shed to Daniste. The administrator did not refuse. "God Summoner, you must be careful too. That Demon still hasn't appeared."
Her rose-red eyes were filled with worry. If there had not been