Although Matt was a research-oriented Alchemist, that did not mean he lacked resistance to magic-the resistance that Supernatural beings had to uncanny phenomena. The closer someone came to mysterious powers, the more likely they were to encounter such phenomena, but their own strength naturally increased their resistance accordingly.
Besides, Matt was not the only person in the room. Mulan Jonester was there too.
"Lord Jonester, I heard a kind of chaotic whispering."
"Oh? Did you? What was it like?"
"It was..."
Matt was about to explain in detail when he noticed Mulan's serious expression. He faltered inwardly, then suddenly realized something and stared at Mulan, his eyes wide.
It was a vague sensation, as though something imperceptible could draw mental images out of his imagination. He seemed to see a terrifying power within Mulan repelling everything-sunlight, air, chaos, the mind-and yet also drawing it all toward him.
That vague sensation lasted only an instant before Matt came back to his senses.
"It just made my thoughts a little confused. M-maybe I've used too much magic power lately and I'm tired..."
Matt suddenly dared not say any more. The young nobleman from Dierjia, whom he had thought he understood clearly, now seemed utterly unfamiliar, utterly unfathomable.
Matt thought of the changes during the earlier battle, of Mulan asking him to change the weather, of that clash between light and darkness...
Mulan reached out and patted Matt's shoulder, smiling.
"Alchemists do pour a great deal of energy into their research. You need a good rest."
"Thank you for your concern, my lord."
Matt hurried to express his thanks.
"What did you want to discuss when you asked me to stay?"
Mulan studied Matt, who stood before him. This Alchemist had a very active mind and seemed exceptionally cautious. Just moments ago, he