Passerby Villain In A Wizard World

'As long as the boat is there, I can always find my way to Calvora. There's no need for anyone.'

Ian already realized his mistake and was growing more murderous by the moment as he made his way to the top deck when, suddenly, a huge whirlwind burst forth from the hall ahead, shaking the entire ship once again, rippled with an eerie violet glow.

Simultaneously, the stench of burning sulfur filled the air as Ian immediately sensed the dark incantation being recited—one that resonated perfectly with the surrounding darkness.

Even the projection of the Red Moon in the sky seemed to have become a little brighter.

"What... what happened?"

Lyra asked in disbelief after seeing the sudden change coming from the hall where they had teleported before.

"Ian... that feeling... I can't be wrong. It's that feeling again."

Whereas, Aurora, instead, began to shiver again in trepidation, tightly holding his hand as if she could feel some terrible presence ahead.

"Is he stupid? Why is he calling a demon here?"

Ignysyl also shouted in disbelief.

Unlike the girls, he immediately recognized the nature of the incantation coming from the hall.

'Is he trying to lure the demon to attack me? Or is he trying to sell his soul to a demon? Or, maybe for something else?'

Ian was also guessing Ron's motive after recognizing the nature of the incantation when he once again heard a system prompt in his mind, startling him.

[Ding!]

[The protagonist, Carl, has made a decision to help Wizard Ruther with his promotion as a scheme for his grand plan.]

[Wizard Ruther has decided to embrace Abyssal Power for his promotion to Second Ring Wizard.]@@novelbin@@

[His decision has slightly shifted the trajectory of fate.]

[The plot has progressed much faster than it should have.]

[Congratulations! A new Quest has been activated.]

[Intermediate Quest: Race Against Time!]

[Content Description: Although the demon summoned by Wizard Ron is just a foil, its arrival will surely open a channel to the Abyss. Be careful—your frequent involvement with the Abyss might garner the interest of some entity.]

[Content Target: Defeat Wizard Ron, prevent him from completing the Blood-Sealed Ritual, and stop Carl from getting what he wants.]

[Reward: ??]

[Note: The Quest will be completed after you stop Ron before his incantation is completed. If you do not intend to complete the Quest, it is better to leave its influence.]

"Hey, should we stop him or what? A demon from the Abyss, even if it's low rank, might turn the whole ship into a bloodbath."

Ignysyl asked while looking at the whirlwind in front of him, which was growing bigger and bigger.

With his Dimensional talent, he could already feel the spatial passage opening, though it was only beginning to form.

"Of course, we need to stop this bastard."

Seeing the content of the Quest, Ian instantly understood what had happened.

So, he looked at Ignysyl and ordered him in a solemn tone,

"Take them both below and protect them before I arrive. I will go and stop him. Just don't let either of them come into contact within its range."

Ian spoke aloud this time, causing both Lyra and Aurora to look at him in confusion, though Lyra immediately understood who he was talking to.

"Ian, let me go too."

However, she didn't want to leave Ian's side and asked to follow him, but Ian immediately stopped her.

"Okay, there's no time. Just stay below. I will return as soon as I go..."

After saying that, Ian suddenly disappeared from his place, not giving Lyra a chance to argue or Ignysyl time to reply.

The quest said it was a race against time.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to play the hero with two girls here. Ignysyl was smart, and he had probably already understood what Ian was getting at.

Sure enough, the little dragon did understand that Ian didn't want Lyra and Aurora to come into contact with the rift that was about to appear—especially Aurora.

So, he immediately shouted to the two girls, who were still standing in place, ensuring they heard his voice.

"Okay, don't worry about him. He is far stronger than you are. Let's go below."

Ignysyl said and used his dimensional ability to wrap around their bodies while also using the Rule of Fire to make their existence faint.

Although the influence of the Abyss could cause his rule's ability to fade, it was still useful as long as they weren't directly in the range.

"What... who is talking?"

Of course, Aurora didn't know of his existence and immediately became agitated upon hearing a young voice right beside them.

"Don't fret about it... It's just one of Ian's methods. Let's go already."

Lyra saw Ian disappear and already understood that she couldn't help. So, it was better to do what he asked, though she still felt nervous for him inside.

Being attached to Ian for so long had made her dependent on him without realizing when.

"Oh... okay..."

Aurora felt Lyra dragging her off the top deck of the Silver Gull and nodded while following her hurriedly. Even if Lyra hadn't pulled her, she had no desire to stay in that place. Discover stories with My Virtual Library Empire

She was just worried about Ian and the inexplicable young voice that had just appeared.

'Tch... he is indeed with that brat. I don't know what's so special about him. Even that guy decided to follow him.'

However, the whisper in her mind seemed to know whose voice it was and mumbled in annoyance.

'Do you know who was talking just now?'

Aurora heard what the whisper said and immediately asked while climbing down the stairs, forgetting the danger brewing behind her.

'Heh, of course, I know.'

The whisper replied in disdain but didn't elaborate to Aurora, instead mumbling some random words.

'Just a poor soul betrayed by destiny... heh... aren't I the same...?'

'What are talking about?'

Aurora didn't understand and asked again when the whisper, seeming to lose interest in Ignysyl, instead mocked Aurora,

'Heh... girl, instead of thinking about that, aren't you afraid you will be noticed by it? You can feel that it's getting closer, right? Whoever this guy initiated the incantation for is in for a surprise, haha.'

The whisper laughed sweetly in a mature, girlish voice as if it wanted to see Aurora's scared expression.

'What do you mean?'

Of course, Aurora already knew that the whisper tormenting her since childhood was different from the one within her this time.

'As if you don't know. Since you are already marked by it, it will definitely find your existence if that summoning is completed. Though, I don't know if this guy's domain could hinder its perception.'

'Who is it you're talking about?'

The whisper's scheme was successful as Aurora visibly tensed and asked who she was referring to.

One question after another, but no answer in sight had already made her frustrated.

'Don't worry. I think that guy knows something about it. See, he's already gone to stop it... I hope he succeeds, or I might have to wander everywhere again.'

The whisper didn't care about Aurora's question and, at last, mumbled something before disappearing from her mind, leaving her alone.