Despite the invitation, Theo was forced to take a few days of rest.

Nobody had been killed or seriously injured in the fight against Laevateinn, but it had been a physically and mentally intense battle. Their Circles had been pushed to the limit, not to mention the mental and physical exhaustion. Only the Red Tower magicians, who were active elsewhere, weren’t affected.

Vince sat beside Theo’s body and said with a smile, “It was unavoidable, but I can’t help feeling ashamed that I had it easier than my disciple.”

“Wasn’t it also difficult for Master?”

“It was nothing compared to what you went through.”

The Red Tower magicians had reluctantly been excluded in the battle, since fire magic would have been meaningless against the legend ranked grimoire, Laevateinn. Even the master level Veronica wouldn’t have been able to help, let alone 6th Circle magicians.

Therefore, Orta had instructed them to capture the group which brought Laevateinn into the Great Forest....