Chapter 161: Time. (3)

Chapter 161: Time. (3)

She was expressionless as usual, with a cold complexion and darkened eyes.

“Sylvia.”

Looking at the still young Sylvia, I imagined Sylvia in the distant future. This child was a key Named in this world, a talent that could become an Archmage who would lead the continent. I didn’t know who would be first between Epherene and Sylvia, but the future was certain to some extent.

“Long time no see.”

Sylvia said nothing, standing still there like a doll. I slowly rose. At that moment, mana surged all over Sylvia’s body, manifesting into a sharp aura filled with murderous intent.

“Don’t come.”

Sylvia spoke. I paused for a moment. We remained still in that place where the glowing tree served as the only source of light as she lost herself in thought. I had a lot of things I wanted to ask Sylvia, like how she came here and why, but I didn’t intend on questioning it.

Step— step—

I approached her again. The air now felt congested, but it wasn’t because of Sylvia.

Step— step—

The sound of my footsteps was clear, and Sylvia raised her hand to stop me.

“Stop.”

I didn’t listen to her. Rather, I spoke to push ahead.

“You stop.”

Whiiiiiiiing—!

The wood steel moved, revolving around me and warming up their mana.

“…”

Sylvia stared at me with eyes full of hostility. But the problem right now wasn’t her. The death variable… the dark red energy glaring behind her.

“Shh.”

Now Sylvia felt the murderous intent but immediately thought it was coming from me. So, the odd but definite energy of death wriggling in the darkness was…

“Don’t come any closer.”

Sylvia, who misunderstood my movement, mobilized her mana.

Boom—!