World in the Painting Ishruna: Exploring Deeper

After leaving the ruined King's Mausoleum, although the scenery remained the same, Olga Marie and Sakura felt far more at ease.

The reason was precisely Kischurche's appearance, which gave them such confidence. As the chief disciple of Michael, the current lord of Animusphere, before Michael had designated Animusphere's heir several years ago, most magi of the Clock Tower had believed that Kischurche would become Animusphere's successor.

But even after an heir had been chosen, his status remained immensely important. His every action represented that lord's intentions, and no one would dare underestimate him because of it.

Moreover, Kischurche himself was undeniably a genius of magecraft. The rank of Brand mage was within easy reach for him; even the highest rank among magi—the Grand rank—was merely a matter of time.

Olga Marie had always regarded Kischurche as the standard she should strive toward. Only by reaching his level could she be considered a qualified heir to Animusphere.

That goal was still rather distant for now, and achieving it would require her unceasing efforts.

But that did not stop her from relying on Kischurche for the moment.

"The concentration and quality of atmospheric mana in this world are both extremely high. They have practically reached the standards of True Ether from the Age of Gods."

"Then let's go take a look. There may be a road here leading directly to the Church atop the mountain, since the Church is right above our heads."

Since he already had an idea, no one else objected. As they left the ruins of the King's Mausoleum, Granger Phantoms wandering nearby began to appear around them.

Kischurche and the others naturally recognized those bizarre statues.

The teacher's achievements had already surpassed those of the gods. As his disciple, he too felt honored.

Suddenly, Gray Talia