Toward evening, it rained on Puji Island.
A very heavy rain.
Like the earlier solar eclipse, this too was weather beyond the Astrology Observatory's predictions.
But no one was in the mood to complain about the Astrology Observatory's negligence. The young wizards of Dormitory 403 crowded onto the tiny balcony, clinging to the window and gazing anxiously into the distance.
The solar eclipse had not yet passed, so everything outside remained pitch-black.
Yet through that darkness, slender bolts of lightning occasionally flashed, illuminating vast stretches of gloomy black cloud, along with the two enormous, indistinct figures confronting each other beneath them.
"—One of them is Old Yao."
Zheng Qing's tone was utterly certain, and none of his companions questioned him. After all, they had all participated in the Black Prison Battle. That three-headed, many-armed giant ape true form was far too distinctive. Even through the thick clouds and deep night, even if they caught only a glimpse when lightning flashed, no one could mistake it.
"I don't recognize the other one."
Fatty Xin hugged his notebook, his face full of emotion but utterly lacking his usual excitement at landing a major scoop. He knew that no matter how brilliantly he wrote it, none of what had happened today could possibly make the papers. "—I just never imagined a wizard would really dare invade First University!"
"Why do you think that is a wizard?" Dylan tilted his head, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity.
"Out of respect for a Legendary existence." The Fat Wizard reminded him in the slick manner of a reporter. "Better than calling it a demon or some other unpleasant term... That is a Legend!"
"How long do you think they'll fight?" Zheng Qing nudged the Doctor beside him.
"Hard to say."
Xiao Xiao adjusted his glasses