The sky over the Begaritt Continent was still a dusky yellow.
Cui Ciyou, Roxy, and Elinalise were riding Two-Humped Red Camels toward the ruins where the teleportation magic circle lay.
Along the way, Roxy quietly discussed the structure of the Ancient Teleportation Magic Circle with Cui Ciyou.
Roxy had spent years studying Teleportation Magic and could be considered an expert in the field.
She had also obtained a long-lost scroll of ancient Teleportation Magic in the Displacement Labyrinth.
"Judging by the arrangement of the runes, this formation differs from the modern instantaneous movement magic we know. It's more like... some kind of fixed passage."
Cui Ciyou looked thoughtful. "You mean it might connect not just locations on this continent, but somewhere farther away... another space?"
Roxy nodded, then frowned. "But the consumption would be enormous. Even a God-level mage couldn't sustain it."
"That's why it needs to draw magic power from the world around it."
Beside them, Elinalise idly played with her hair, a teasing glint in her eyes.
"You two have been talking about magic this whole time. How boring."
"We don't get to go on trips often. Why not talk about something interesting?"
"Something interesting?" Cui Ciyou chuckled. "What did you have in mind?"
"Surely not pretty clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry, and all that?"
"For example-did someone spend last night cuddling up with a certain teacher again?"
"Lize!"
Roxy's face flushed scarlet, and she shot her a fierce glare.
Elinalise laughed so hard she shook, her gaze suggestive.
Cui Ciyou shook his head helplessly and was about to change the subject when suddenly-
-Rumble!
In the distance, the earth abruptly shook!
A deafening roar followed.
Deep and heavy, it boomed like thunder through a valley, making even the air tremble faintly.
Roxy's expression changed at once. "That's... a