Earth's Greatest Magus Chapter 707 - Foolish

Ery saw how the usually cheerful Tatjana behaved differently. She beca so terrified and jittery that her eyes kept glancing towards the back alley as they talked, as if soone would co and get her at any mont.

"Relax, Tatjana. First, let's calm down,"

After seeing her frantic expression ease a little, he then said, "Now, tell , slowly, what exactly happened? What do you an by the headmaster responsible for all of these?"

Tatjana looked at Ery and saw the serene look in his eyes. Taking a deep breath, she proceeded to tell him her part of the story. She told him how last year, the new headmaster had given the White Fang Clan and two other Wolf Bloodline's clans a mission, which eventually led to the death of many of the wolves' clans mbers.

However, when confronted, the headmaster refused and never even admitted he gave the mission to them. As if that wasn't bad enough, he also decided to capture and detain every mber of the wolf clan, helping with declaring their so-called betrayal.

As he heard the words coming out of Tatjana's words, Ery honestly found it hard to believe. His mind thought back on how Headmaster Delbrand had been helping him since he returned to the Magus Academy until now.

Noticing the skeptical look on Ery's face, Tatjana turned even more irritated.

"I am telling you, Ery! The new headmaster is hunting us, the wolves! And you being instructed to participate in that mission is most likely the bait prepared for us!"

Even though he was still a little dubious about Tatjana's explanation, Ery of course would not jump to conclusions. He started to think again and analyze all the information he had been given, inspecting and cross-checking to find if there was anything suspicious or out of the ordinary.

The mission was to et with the Wolf Clan, to see the proof of their innocence. Ery was told to co to identify the White Fang Clan mbers and also help to set the right atmosphere of trust during the eting.

But then, he suddenly recalled how Lord Esbern was actually expecting Headmaster Delbrand to be the one to co, not a young acolyte like him. There was possibly so distrust, which made the headmaster not co himself.

"Ery, I suggest you not get yourself involved in this. However, if you still insist on doing it, can I ask you a favor?" Tatjana asked him with a pleading look in her eyes. Seeing that, Ery nodded his head.

"Can you help look around and find out if Brutus is safe? Please, I beg you."

Brutus was the senior who introduced Ery to the White Fang. Ery rembered how the guy had helped him a few tis in the past, so of course, he would find a way to make sure, or at least, find out if he's safe.

Tatjana's expression briefly changed to joy, when she saw Ery agree to her request. "Thank you, Ery. I have to go now, I am under surveillance and can't be seen here talking to you."

She flashed a smile at Ery and turned around. "Goodbye, Ery. Be safe."

With that, Tatjana imdiately walked away. Ery watched as her figure gradually went blurry by the dark back alley. It was only when her back completely disappeared that he finally turned around and returned inside the inn, sitting among his two friends again.

They both looked at him with clear concern in their eyes.

Knowing this sowhat gloomy atmosphere could not continue, Ery began to ease the tension on the two by bringing up so casual topics, things they usually talked about when they t.

"Why are only the two of you here? Where are those two, Julian and Thrax?" Ery suddenly had an enlightened expression on his face as he continued, "Ah, they must be very busy with training, aren't they?"

Unexpectedly, Klea didn't seem to be in the mood to answer his inquiry. Instead, it was Chumo who answered.

"Julian is studying with the Harlight elites, tactics, and politics I heard. While Thrax is really busy competing in the Combat Institute's gladiator matches. He's been raking in glory there; 30 matches in a row without losing is his current record if I rember it correctly."

Ery showed a surprised look when he heard Thrax's extraordinary accomplishnt.

"Wow! Is he now?!" He was happy to hear his friends were still kicking and progressing vigorously.

"Ery, we're all preparing for the second ga next month," Chumo said. "Will you be back by then?"

Ery smiled and said, "Of course, I will! I'm sure I will just be gone for a few days at most."

Hearing this, Klea suddenly snapped. She stood up and glared at Ery.

"Are you really still going?! After everything you just heard?!"

This sudden burst of anger caught both Ery and Chumo off guard. The two of them instinctively looked at each, the forr was at a loss on what to do. Alas, the latter wasn't unscathed either, as Klea quickly turned her attention to him.

"Chumo! Will you please say sothing and put so sense into him?!"

The Asian friend shifted his gaze towards Ery, his mouth was trying to say sothing, but it was as if his old disease decided to co back at this important mont. His eyes looked towards her again and stayed silent for a while.

Afterwards, he decided to stand from his seat, bowed in a forgiving manner and slowly took a step back under the other two's gazes, as he left the room without turning back, not wanting to get involved.

"..."

Both were speechless with Chumo's actions, until Klea turned irritated again.

"Huh! I dragged him here to convince you. Now he runs away!"

Before Ery managed to say anything, Klea beat him to it. It was clear her rant had only just begun.

"Ery, seriously!? Do you even know what an A-rank level mission is?"

Even though Ery didn't give a response, she continued on.

"It's a mission that requires the presence of a grand magus! Did you hear ? Grand magus level mission! that's what you are about to jump into!"

Klea was still not finished. She added facts about the low survival rate of such missions, and that even the information itself was created for a magus to read, not for acolytes like them.

The girl seed to know everything about his mission, as Ery watched her blurting out information after information, but strangely it was not surprising to him. Klea was always the most resourceful among the group.

Still, he needed to try to calm her down. He knew she was worried about him, hence her attitude. Therefore, he decided to tell her about the strong team he would be part of: multiple magus level individuals, powerful bloodlines magus, and a grand magus to boot.

Alas, such news only further proved her points in Klea's mind, making her even more anxious.

There was a little silence, as Klea shut her mouth for a mont, but then she continued, looking straight at Ery.

"Ery, we have known each other for years now. I know how you would easily choose to risk your life for your friends. I am here to remind you that we also need you... The Earth needs you... I… also…Ugghh! Just don't waste your life for others!"

The girl was panting, as she almost lost her breath.

In response, Ery quickly held her arm and it managed to calm her.

"I will be careful, Klea, I really will, you dont need to worry about " said Ery, when he noticed her looking into his eyes.

The words once again made her angry, as it was not the answer she was looking for. She looked away and shook her hand, freeing it from Ery's grasp. "You are so stubborn, Ery. I can't help you if you can't help yourself!"

Klea stood and suddenly took out a book from her spatial ring, before putting it on the table.

"Don't think I don't know about your injury as well… how in the world would you consider joining the mission under such conditions! If you want to die for others… then so be it! I will also stop worrying about you from now on!"

Ery noticed how her eyes glimred, tears were about to fall. Alas, his expression only made her ashad and quickly left the tavern. He stood to chase her, but the girl suddenly used her magic bracelets to stop him.

A deafening sound echoed throughout Ery's mind, as a spirit attack strong enough to stop his tracks hit him.

"Do. Not. Follow. ! Just go and die! I… don't care anymore!"

Those were the last words Klea said, before she left the tavern in a hurry.

Ery had improved so much the spell only took him a second to recover, but it was enough for him to reconsider chasing after her. His gaze was then attracted to the black hardcover book lying on the table in front of him. It had drawings of two wolves, one was chasing the sun, while another was chasing the moon.

The title of the book was written in weird letters, but the symbol on his hand easily translated it for him.

[The Mythical Wolf Fenrir and its two offsprings: the Night Wolf and the Day Wolf]

Ery's hands reached for the book and opened it. As he skimd through its hundred pages, he could see there were many notes already highlighted and filled. He could see from the writing style they were all Klea's.

Caressing one of the pages, he took a deep breath and his heart beat fast knowing how much ti, thoughts and effort the girl had put into this. Her feelings were in these notes, and once again the image of her crying just now rolled into his mind, bringing him indescribable pain.

Eventually, Ery put the book in his spatial storage, stood up, and ran out of the tavern - looking for her.

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