Physics The Greatest Magic 73 Chapter 20: What..?

The shadow stood infront of me and seemed to effortlessly stop the swing of the a.s.sa.s.sin

"Who..?" I asked

The shadow turned and faced me. At the same time, the a.s.sa.s.sin who was behind the shadow, took that opportunity and swung both daggers diagonally at the shadow

"Watch ou-"

Before i could finish, it happened.

"..Eh..?" I unintentionally let out

What happened..? What's going on..?

Both hands of the a.s.sa.s.sin who held the dagger were severed.

"What..?" Muttered the man as he looked at his severed hands

He started to scream in pain once he finally realised what had happened.

"H.. Hel..p me..." muttered that man as he faced the original spell caster of the group who had casted shadow lance on the civilians

The spell caster simply watched as the a.s.sa.s.sin cried out for help.

In an instant, His head fell off, no... More precisely, it was cut off...

How..? When..? I couldn't even see it...

When was his hand cut off..? T-This pressure... It's terrifying, I've never felt anything like it...

I began to tremble as i stood behind this shadow

G-get up! S-Stop shaking... Get up!

The shadow which had enveloped the figure disappeared and i began to get a clear look at it's appearance

Long black hair tied up in a ponytail with deep lifeless eyes. Her eyes reminded me of when i first met Ariel... But... They seemed darker... As if it was clouded in complete darkness with no room for light.

She was much taller than me and seemed to be around 19, either way, she was definitely an adult.

The woman slowly approached me with a blank expression, despite having just killed someone, almost as if she lacked her emotions.

Instinctively I backed away, my legs were trembling, so much it was hard to stand. I don't know why... But the pressure coming out of her... It's much more terrifying than rose's or the Death knight.

The woman who saw my sudden reaction, showed me a calm smile before turning towards the spell caster

He looked like he had finished a chant.

"Tenebris Imp-" Translation: Dark Imp-

"Ventu-"

Again, i couldn't see it. As i was about to cast ventus and propel it straight at him, the woman disappeared.

By the time i realised she had already pierced the man's stomach, with her dagger.

She was muttering a few words in front of him, but i couldn't hear them.

"She's chanting..?" I asked myself

The man who had been pierced grunted in pain as he spat out blood from his mouth.

"Who..? How.." muttered the man with a confused expression

A second later, as if he realised something, the confused expression on the mans face changed into a smile

"O-Oh... I see... You must be the wandering sh"

"Loculo tenebris" Translation: Dark Coffin

Before he could finish. A shadow in the shape of a coffin was formed behind the man

"What's that..? A coffin..?"

The man started to laugh as he was sucked inside, he didn't even struggle or Maybe he couldn't.

there was nothing but complete darkness inside of the coffin

After it pulled him in, it closed itself and remained formed in the air.

Looks like something to trap him... Did she keep him alive for information..?

The woman looked at me once again with the same lifeless, expressionless look on her face and formed a small smile before disappearing into the shadows along with the coffin

"Who... Wait! Thank you! I was just surprised!" i shouted out

What's the point, I can't even feel her with deprehendre anymore... I doubt she can hear me.

Who was she..? Was there always someone that strong here..? She took out the boss and his subordinate in seconds... Wait. Are those 3 alright?!

The Area was empty and i had no time to worry, I used Ventus without fake chants and propelled myself straight to the back of the carriage.

When i arrived i was shocked. The other two subordinates, were lying on the ground, with a stab wound. i wasn't detecting any life from them with deprehendre.

"They're dead... Ariel, Serena, What happened?" I asked

Both ariel and serena had scared looks on their faces

"A shadow came and killed them... Luckily it wasn't after us..." Said Serena

Ariel nodded at what Serena said

They were both still trembling

I ran up to them and gave them both a hug as i said

"I'm just glad you're fine... I underestimated their abilities and ended up being useless... I'm not cut out to be our leader"

"That's right... You're annoying, arrogant, immature, childish, and delusional. You also think that you can play hero. You have no idea how worried you make the people around you. " Said, Serena

Suddenly she tightly hugged me back as she said

"But you're irreplaceable... stop being depressed, that doesn't suit you. I prefer it when you're annoying."

I couldn't tell what sort of expression she was making, but i didn't need to know. I could tell that she was being honest, even if it ruined my little self-esteem.

"Serena's right... Without john, we probably wouldn't have survived in the dungeon, I wouldn't have found a place where i belong and serena would still be alone in search of a party..."

"Oi." Said Serena

"So stop being depressed, Idiot! If you underestimate them then stop. If you're useless then become useful. You showed me that even someone as talentless as me with nowhere to go, could become something... Now stop being depressed and grow up!" Said Ariel

After she said that she also tightly hugged me back.

Both me and Serena were surprised by Ariel's sudden speech

"Y-You're right... As much as it hurt... Alright, I Know what we're going to do."

I'm going to find whoever the lady was, and i'll have her become my master! No matter what it takes i'll get her to teach me. While i'm here, i will attend the entrance exam