Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 250: Past and Future (17)

Taking Perrian's belongings and figuring out his intentions was a good start.

"But if we don't know where the guy is, it's all meaningless."

"Even if we find out, there's nothing we can do. What's the point of knowing now?"

Rie responded to my grumbling.

Rie, Ian, and I were analyzing Perrian's data, trying to predict his next move.

While the head wizard and others continued to track Perrian, they hadn't made any significant progress.

I looked over at Ian, who was still reading through the documents beside me.

"What do you think will happen now?"

"If I knew that, we wouldn't be in this situation."

"You've been by my father's side for years; you must have some idea."

"Yes, I do know that he won't give up that easily."

"Hmm..."

"He'll show up soon, whether to take back the amplifier from us or for some other purpose."

"What other purpose?"

Rie questioned Ian's statement.

"Revenge on those who messed up his plans. That's all I can think of right now."

"Isn't there a chance he's making another amplifier?"

"My father is nearly 60, without a dukedom, and the surrounding environment isn't favorable. It's unlikely."

"So, you're saying he will appear before us one way or another."

Then Ian was the most at risk.

Perrian harbored the greatest grudge against him, and since Perrian didn't know I could use spatial magic, he would assume Ian had the amplifier.

He would target Ian for some reason.

"It might be wise for you to lay low for a while."

"There's no need for that. Even if my father appears before me, I'm stronger than him. Plus, I'm in a place where the Royal army is gathered, so a surprise attack isn't possible."

"Still, it doesn't hurt to be cautious."

"Don't worry about me. Worry about yourselves. No one knows who he'll target."

"Yes, understood."

"Speaking of which, it's getting late."

The sun was setting, and it was time to return.

"Are you staying here any longer?"

"No, we should be heading back too."

"Rudy, how about having dinner at the palace?"

I shook my head at Rie's question.

"I need to practice spatial magic when I return, and I study some other things."

"If that's what you want..."

Rie was disappointed, which was unusual for her.

Typically, she would have insisted, but her easy surrender left me feeling uneasy.

"Rudy, how about staying at the royal palace?"

"What?"

Ian's sudden suggestion took me by surprise.

"The Astria mansion is empty; isn't that dangerous? There's no one there to protect you, and the security is inadequate. The royal palace would be safer, wouldn't it?"