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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Yuziro
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I stared impassively at the Wulfen’s terror-stricken face.
Fear was etched deep within her expression.
“……”
Silence hung heavy in the air.
Impatient, I pressed my boot against her chest.
“Ugh!”
She cried out, writhing in pain.
She struggled to break free, but I held her firmly in place.
“P-please… spare me.”
The Wulfen pleaded, her eyes wide with terror.
I spoke calmly.
“What is your name?”
“P-please… just let me live…”
“I asked for your name.”
I conjured a mana bullet, aiming it at her forehead.
Her face paled, and her lips moved rapidly.
“Doberman…”
“A pathetic name.”
I gave her a pointed look, and she quickly deactivated the barrier.
The trapped students were safe.
The chaos subsided.
I looked down at Doberman.
“There’s no reason for you to live.”
“Eek!”
Her eyes widened in terror.
Without hesitation, I fired the mana bullet between her eyes.
A scream echoed, then silence.
The other Wulfen, panicked, fled.
I didn’t bother pursuing them.
We would meet again.
Eventually.
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Charlotte anxiously watched the building from outside.
She wanted to help those trapped inside, but felt powerless.
All she could do was watch.
“Wait… is the barrier disappearing?”
Someone shouted.
It was true.
The crimson barrier that had enveloped the building receded, vanishing completely.
The building stood pristine, as if the terrifying event had never occurred.
Moments later, mages tasked with security arrived, preparing to enter the building.
“Hold! Something’s coming out!”
They hesitated.
Movement from within.
“……”
Adrian.
He emerged from the building, the trapped students trailing behind him like chicks following a hen.
Relief washed over the anxious crowd outside.
“Professor? Is everyone alright?”
A security mage asked.
Adrian simply nodded.
He handed over the rescued students.
“I’ll be going now.”
He turned to leave, then paused, seemingly noticing the stares directed at him.
He glanced at the crowd.
“Were you all just standing there? Ignoring those in danger?”
His gaze, sharp and accusatory, fell upon the professors.
None met his eyes.
“Pathetic.”
With that, he departed.
Charlotte hurried after him.
“Professor! Professor!”
She asked, her face serious.
“Are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
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Two Wulfen watched the scene from a distant treetop.
“…Just how strong is he?”
One asked.
The other chewed gum thoughtfully.
“Much stronger than we anticipated. Doberman was taken down in an instant.”
“…So his power hasn’t diminished? I find that hard to believe.”
“Diminished? He might be even stronger. We thought teaching humans might have softened him, but we were wrong.”
Discontent clouded their faces.
Doberman had been a valuable comrade.
“We’ll have our revenge. But what should we be wary of when facing him?”
“Everything. Literally everything.”
“Hmm. I see.”
Their objective was weapons.
The Wulfen had recently become obsessed with power, and acquiring high-quality weapons was their first priority.
“What about the weapons? We thought Jekkiel would be a valuable lead.”
“We’ll just have to deal with him and find out.”
They vanished, Jekkiel’s name echoing in their minds.
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The next day.
I sat in my office, lost in thought.
The Wulfen’s appearance was a clear sign of trouble.
Their declaration of intent was a serious threat.
This time, only a single building had been affected, but next time… the consequences could be far worse.
‘I can’t neglect my training.’
Trouble could strike at any moment.
I couldn’t afford to be unprepared.
I began my magic training.
Closing my eyes, I focused, gathering and refining my mana.
It was a demanding process, both mentally and physically, but crucial for my development.
As I finished, I considered my next move.
“Should I… seek them out myself?”
I had always been reactive, dealing with problems as they arose.
But that put the academy and those around me at risk.
Perhaps a more proactive approach was necessary.
Just then—
“Professor! Someone’s here to see you!”
My assistant called.
I rose and opened the door.
“…Who is this?”
A stranger.
A stout man regarded me with suspicion.
“I’m from the Security Bureau. We’re investigating the disappearances last night.”
His words caught my attention.
If he was referring to the students trapped in the building, I had rescued them all.
“Everyone returned home safely.”
“That’s what we thought, but…”
He explained.
Some of the students reported safe had vanished the following day.
What bothered me most was his suspicious gaze.
It irritated me.
I had helped them, not harmed them.
“What is your name? I don’t appreciate being treated with suspicion.”
“Professor Adrian, we don’t mean to imply anything. We’re simply questioning you as a witness.”
His words were polite, but the underlying suspicion remained.
It angered me.
If I were still in the demon realm… such disrespect wouldn’t be tolerated.
“Leave. I’ve done my part.”
“Of course. Thank you for your cooperation.”
He bowed curtly and departed.
I watched his retreating figure, a flicker of annoyance in my eyes.
“Haah…”
I sighed, rubbing my forehead.
The Wulfen were escalating their actions.
“This won’t do.”
It was time to act.
I began searching for a way to return to the demon realm.
I had allies there.
Christine, and perhaps even Vivian.
One thing was certain: I wouldn’t let the Wulfen continue going unchecked.
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[The hunted are about to become the prey, and then adrian will fuck their leader (wolf dommie mommie stocks are still up)]
