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Chapter 335 – The Sorcerers’ Banquet

The banquet had started two hours ago, and I was currently enjoying the magic tool presentation with my companions.

‘But what is that?’

Daniel Pakis, the eccentric Yellow Tower Lord, brought out a wall with a hole in it.

It made no sense as a defensive item, and it didn’t seem to have any particular outstanding features that would make it useful otherwise.

“The magic tool I will introduce this time is a wall for getting stuck by the butt!”

Meanwhile, Daniel’s subsequent words only added to the confusion.

It seemed the same for everyone else.

Daniel, who had been looking around with satisfaction at the series of reactions, then spewed out a shocking explanation.

“This magic tool allows you to control the wall freely. You can create the effect of being stuck in a wall whenever you want!”

“What?! That kind of—!”

“The effect of being stuck in a wall…?”

“What on earth does that mean?”

The audience was divided into those who immediately understood the magic tool’s function, those who vaguely guessed, and those who didn’t understand at all.

I was among the second group.

“It certainly seems like it could be used if one tried to use it….”

Being able to freely control the wall surely meant being able to adjust the size of the hole.

This means anyone, regardless of their body shape or size, could be trapped in the wall.

I subtly, stealthily glanced at Roxana and Deborah.

Imagining violating them while they were stuck in the wall made my whole body burn.

“For those who still don’t understand, I will show you a demonstration. Eugene! Come out!”

Clap! Clap!

As Daniel clapped his hands, a figure appeared from backstage.

Her height was approximately 165cm. She had a slender build, delicate features, and a generally fragile yet soft smile that was very striking; she was a beautiful girl.

At the mention of such a beautiful girl giving a demonstration, anticipation appeared on the faces of the men.

‘What a treat for the eyes.’

How often does one get the chance to see a beautiful girl stuck in a wall?

It was unfortunate for that beautiful girl named Eugene, but still, I hoped she would sacrifice herself for everyone!

“Eugene. You’re ready, aren’t you?”

“…Yes.”

A very high-pitched, beautiful voice. It was as if a bird was chirping.

“Good. Enter the hole!”

Eugene carefully put her body into the hole at Daniel’s command.

Clank!

And the moment Eugene’s waist reached the center of the hole, it rapidly shrank and then restrained her.

Eugene had literally become stuck in the wall.

“Ugh…!”

Eugene, too, seemed to know what the wall’s function was for, blushing with an embarrassed expression.

At that sight, the men’s smiles deepened.

“Well, what do you think? Eugene is perfectly stuck in the wall. As you can see, it’s very sturdy and won’t come undone even with repeated impact. Of course, you can release it anytime you wish. It’s no fun just looking at the front, is it? Let’s take a look at the back too!”

Daniel seemed intent on making a fortune with his magic tool, going so far as to sell his disciple’s backside.

The wall slowly turned, and Eugene’s backside….

“No!”

It wasn’t visible.

Because a hand had reached out in the nick of time, blocking my view.

“Oh….”

“What a firm backside. The kind that’s good for childbirth.”

“I feel like spanking it.”

Meanwhile, other men began to spout all sorts of sexual harassment, commenting on how amazing Eugene’s backside was.

The resulting relative sense of deprivation and disappointment was indescribable.

“Deborah. What are you suddenly doing?”

“This is for Ruan!”

“What? What do you mean by that….”

“Because Eugene is—!”

Just as Deborah was about to reveal something, Daniel beat her to it.

“Ah, by the way, Eugene is male. Because this butt-trapping wall can be used by anyone, male or female, young or old. Hahahahaha!”

“What!?”

“Damn it, my eyes!”

“I’ll buy eyes that haven’t seen this.”

At the shocking truth, the hall erupted into chaos.

The men who had been aroused by seeing Eugene’s backside writhed in torment, harboring immense confusion about their own sexual identities.

I, who had been frozen, spun around at the speed of light and hugged Deborah.

“Thank you! You saved me!”

“Then you better behave!”

“Of course. I love you.”

When I softly whispered in her ear, Deborah, pretending not to be affected, snuggled deeper into my arms as if she liked it.

She looked just like a kitten, so cute.

‘Though she’s a kitten that makes me aroused.’

Because of our position, her chest was touching me, and I was about to get an erection.

But I had to endure it.

Because soon, the Dark Church’s attack would begin.

Buzz!

At that moment, the communicator in my pocket buzzed.

When I took it out, the magic light of the communicator was pitch black.

This magic color was Ursilla’s.

‘What’s going on?’

She had said she was going home, so perhaps she contacted me because she was bored on the way?

I gently pushed Deborah away.

“Deborah. Sorry, but I need to take this call for a moment.”

“…Come back quickly.”

“Alright. Just wait a bit.”

I also excused myself to Roxana, then went to a corner of the hall and picked up the communicator.

“Hello?”

-Haah… Haah! Senior-nim….

A panting voice replied to my call.

Loud roars continuously echoed from the surroundings, indicating something was happening.

“Ursilla? What’s wrong? What’s happening?!”

-I’m sorry….

“Sorry? Explain properly!”

Boom!

No sooner had I pressed her than a huge explosion erupted.

At the same time, a tiny voice mingled and rang out within it.

-Save me….

Click!

And then the connection was cut.

“Damn it. What the hell was that?”

To suddenly ask for help without a proper explanation—I even wondered if I had misheard it.

But I was vaguely realizing it.

That this was a serious situation where no misunderstanding could possibly intrude.

Ursilla was currently in danger.

The problem was that there was also a critical matter here that I couldn’t just leave.

To save one side, I had to abandon the other.

“Why now of all times?!”

Clenching my fist in anger at the unavoidable choice, I nevertheless put the communicator back in my pocket and headed towards Deborah.

“Deborah. I’m sorry, but I think I need to leave the hall for a bit.”

“What? Leave?”

“Yes. Ursilla just contacted me. It seems like she’s in a dangerous situation. I need to go save her.”

“But….”

Deborah reached out and grabbed my sleeve.

Her kindness, wanting to hold onto me but unable to tell me to abandon Ursilla, was felt from her fingertips.

I tightly clasped her hand.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be back soon. So don’t overexert yourself, and just wait. Okay?”

“…You have to come back quickly. Otherwise, I’ll be sulking forever.”

“Of course. Trust me.”

With my repeated persuasion, Deborah reluctantly let go of my sleeve as if making a difficult compromise.

I shifted my gaze to Roxana.

Even in this situation, she wore a detached yet relaxed smile, as if proving her strong willpower.

“Roxana-nim. I apologize.”

“No, it’s alright. It’s an urgent matter. I’m not in immediate danger either.”

“Still, I apologize. Please hold on for a bit. Roxana-nim, I’m sure you can manage.”

“Of course. Naturally. You said betrayal was decisive in the future you knew, didn’t you? Since you already know that fact now, there’s no way I’ll be caught off guard. You don’t need to worry.”

That was certainly true.

Roxana was a Level 400 sorceress. As long as the Blue Tower Lord didn’t betray them, she was strong enough to handle even an an apostle.

Frankly speaking, if the crisis was severe enough to kill her, my presence wouldn’t change anything.

“Then I’ll be going.”

“Okay. See you later.”

“Ruan. Be careful!”

I bid farewell to Deborah and Roxana, then immediately left the hall.

And using an artifact to confirm Ursilla’s location, I kicked off the ground.

‘Please, let nothing have happened.’

I desperately wished it was a wasted trip.

*

After Ruan left, only a deep silence lingered.

Deborah was preoccupied with worrying about Ruan, and Roxana was enduring the bitter emotions rising from deep within her heart.

‘He left.’

Ursilla must be very precious.

Well, since he said she was his lover, it was only natural that she, who had only been intimate with him a few times at most, couldn’t follow him.

But what was this feeling?

‘My heart hurts.’

An undeniable pain, as if someone had tightly clutched her chest, surged through her.

Like when she first felt betrayed by Deborah. No, it was even more painful than that.

Was it because she thought Ruan was prioritizing Ursilla, his lover, over her?

Then, was she in love with Ruan?

Perhaps, but it was too miserable to admit it now.

Because it meant she had been pushed aside by another woman even before realizing her own feelings.

‘No. It can’t be.’

Roxana desperately ignored her own feelings.

Because if she admitted it, she felt she wouldn’t be able to properly respond to the impending attack.

Having barely regained her composure, she patted Deborah’s shoulder, who was still full of worry.

“Deborah. Cheer up. He’ll surely come back before anything goes wrong.”

“…You’re right. Since he made a promise, he’ll definitely come back.”

“Yes. So, then….”

“Therefore, I will definitely hold on until then. Even if I have to use everything I have!”

Slide—

With a resolute cry, Deborah brought her hand to her eye, and after a moment of hesitation, pulled out her contact lens.

Her radiant purple eyes, as if holding starlight, gleamed with an odd color.

Roxana was startled.

“De-Deborah. Are you alright? If you take off your lens…!”

“I’m fine. I’ve become quite used to seeing the future. It’s a bit difficult, but I can endure it.”

Deborah’s brows furrowed as she looked around the hall.

The futures of so many people were being transmitted to her all at once, causing her a severe headache.

However, thanks to this, she was able to perfectly block almost all variables.

Even if she still couldn’t see specific futures, surely at least one helpful detail would be mixed in among these countless futures.

“I will never let Master die. This much is nothing.”

“Deborah….”

Roxana bit her lip tightly.

Although their relationship might have been strained a bit because of Ruan, they were still master and disciple.

She stroked Deborah’s head.

“My disciple. You’ve grown up so much. Then, please protect me.”

“Yes!”

The moment their eyes, full of trust, met, the planned attack began.

Rumble!

With a chilling sensation, the sky turned pitch black, and a massive pillar of light descended.

The light simultaneously isolated the hall from the outside and degraded the flow and quality of magic, making it difficult to cast spells.

Thud! Thud!

At the same time, some of the individuals participating in the banquet suddenly turned and began killing those around them.

Deborah and Roxana were no exception.

“D-die!”

The woman who had been calmly sipping champagne just moments ago charged forward, leading with her sword.

Roxana immediately tried to counter with magic, but Deborah was a bit faster.

It was the power of her Foresight Eye.

“Master. It’s dangerous!”

Blast!

The fireball she shot struck the woman, momentarily stopping her.

That amount of time was enough.

Flash!

Roxana used high-level illusion magic to trap the attacker in a dream from which they could never escape.

She clasped hands with Deborah.

“As expected, it changed faster and more drastically than we thought. Deborah. Let’s quickly join the Red Tower Lord.”

“Yes, Master!”

As could be seen from their colors, the Red Tower Lord and the Blue Tower Lord were like cats and dogs.

She would never cooperate with the Blue Tower Lord under any circumstances. At this very moment, it was the safest place.

The two agreed and immediately ran to where the Red Tower Lord was.