"So this is the speed the Annihilation Eye gives me?" Xia Zuo murmured, not even looking at Kaecilius.
The Annihilation Eye could absorb an enemy's energy and use it to greatly enhance his physical abilities and speed. The speed he had just displayed and the power behind that punch had come from the magical energy supplied by Kaecilius's Magic Sword.
In other words, he had used Kaecilius's own power to strike him, turning his strength against him.
"Bastard, now I'm angry! You dared to leave the great Kaecilius in such a sorry state! I'll kill you!!"
Kaecilius slowly rose amid the shattered wall and wiped the blood from his face, glaring venomously at Xia Zuo. He had never expected Xia Zuo to possess such terrifying strength, and he had not even had time to react to his speed. This sent fury blazing through Kaecilius, making him want to tear Xia Zuo to pieces.
In an instant, Kaecilius gathered magic once more, red light continually pooling in his hands. Unlike ordinary magic, this summoned the power of the Dark World!
Kaecilius was furious. He had suffered at Xia Zuo's hands several times in a row. How could he possibly tolerate that? He therefore drew upon the power of darkness on a massive scale, even at the risk of being discovered by the sorcerers of the London Sanctum.
After all, he could attack the Three Sanctums anytime, but opportunities to eliminate Xia Zuo did not come along every day. Right now, Kaecilius's only thought was to destroy the hateful brat before him!
"I really wasn't wrong to call you stupid, Kaecilius."
Xia Zuo watched Kaecilius calmly and walked toward him, step by step, utterly unconcerned by the dark magic gathering in his hands.
Ever since Xia Zuo had acquired the Annihilation Eye's ability, pure magic had no longer posed a threat to him. Even Kaecilius's dark magic was no exception.
That much was evident from how easily Xia Zuo had directly devoured the Magic Sword Kaecilius had formed from dark power earlier. But now, blinded by rage, Kaecilius had not considered that at all. All he knew was that he wanted to use even greater power to kill Xia Zuo.
"Die, you hateful brat! I'll plunge you into darkness forever!"
Kaecilius roared viciously, and the terrifying spell gathered in his hands blasted toward Xia Zuo. Yet Xia Zuo continued walking toward him, the rhythm of his steps unchanged, as though the terrifying magical attack before him did not exist.
When that dreadful spell slammed toward Xia Zuo, Kaecilius watched it collapse in an instant and slowly dissipate before him. He was too stunned to speak.
"Do you still not understand, Kaecilius? Magic means nothing to me anymore."
Xia Zuo regarded Kaecilius impassively and casually swung his hand, sending out a blast of air with his punch. Kaecilius's attack had been terrifying this time, but that was all it amounted to. Once the Annihilation Eye devoured that power, Xia Zuo's strength instantly became immense!
"No, no, no! That's impossible! What kind of monster are you? No, you're a true devil!"
Fear appeared on Kaecilius's face. This time, he had finally seen it clearly: Xia Zuo had directly devoured his magic. He had seen it with perfect clarity!
But that was precisely why Kaecilius was so terrified. How could someone like this exist in the world? Devouring magic to strengthen himself-he was more devilish than a devil. Even Lord Dormammu, to whom he offered sacrifices, might not possess such a terrifying ability.
At that moment, Kaecilius felt that Xia Zuo was a true devil. Overcome with fear, he wanted only to leave this place. But how could Xia Zuo possibly let him go?
With a single step, Xia Zuo appeared before Kaecilius, clamped one hand around his throat, and effortlessly lifted him up.
A child who looked only about ten years old was lifting an adult with one hand. The sight seemed inconceivable, but it was only natural. After all, Xia Zuo was now brimming with strength.
"Tell me, why did you suddenly decide to steal from the library?"
Xia Zuo stared coldly at Kaecilius. He did not think Kaecilius would suddenly become clever enough to know to steal the forbidden book.
"Forget it. I'll do it myself."
Xia Zuo murmured to himself. Kaecilius might lie, and he had no desire to hear lies. This was where the Geass Eye's ability came in handy.
Xia Zuo briefly closed his eyes. When he opened them again, the cross-shaped magic circles within them had vanished, replaced by a pair of eyes bearing the Geass symbol.
"Tell me the full story behind the crimes you committed at Kamar-Taj!"
In an instant, a Red Ring appeared in the pupils of the struggling Kaecilius, and he became somewhat dazed.
"After you defeated me, I was filled with resentment and wanted to kill you. Then a Black-Robed Man appeared in my room..."
Kaecilius slowly recounted everything that had happened. Xia Zuo narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened to his account.
There really was more to this matter. A Black-Robed Man had been involved, and he was the true culprit, the reason the librarian had died. Xia Zuo already had a suspicion.
"Mordo, were you behind all of this?"
Xia Zuo's gaze was ice-cold as he slowly spoke a name.