The Sorcerer's Manual
Chapter 870

The Choice

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When Ash and the other three entered the building, the crack of the Sniper Rifle came to an abrupt stop. Naturally, they couldn't take the elevator, but they could ride the escalators up quickly. The lower eight floors inside the building were all shopping mall space; above that were the Office Buildings. "Do you think he'll run?" Ash asked.

"That depends on how badly he wants to kill us," Vishy said. "As an arcanist who can hide himself, his advantage over us is very, very large. Because neither we nor the Six Kingdoms Legion can see any trace of him, he can cast spells without limit from the dark. As long as they take effect before there's an eyewitness, he might be able to kill us one step ahead."

"In an environment like this, where Demons are sealed and arcanists find it difficult to resist, there are very few chances to retreat. If this were the first Angel Hunt, a Legendary who excels at stealth like this would be completely meaningless. A direct Map Cannon would force him out."

"If I were him, I would never let such an easy chance to deal with competitors slip by."

"Stealth methods capable of keeping even the Six Kingdoms Legion from seeing him are nothing more than Light Art, shadows, Earth Art, and illusions. But the Six Kingdoms Legion definitely has units with strong perception, so imperfect stealth through Light Art or Earth Art isn't very likely. It's probably shadows or illusions."

"Keep your eyes on the shadows. If you notice something wrong, injure yourself to stimulate your senses."

Ash: "And that'll let us break through shadows and illusions?"

"No. That'll just let you know how you died."

Seeing Ash's utterly speechless expression, Vishy said irritably, "Don't worry. I've killed Legendary Arcanists of

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