The Extra Seeks Chaos

Chapter 46 Let It Begin

A smirk tugged at the corner of Arin's lips. "Just one last thing..."

In a swift motion, he began drawing more Mana toward him. With meticulous control, he guided it closer, funneling it into the Magic Circle that was already glowing intensely.

This was the final step in completing the Spell Creation: feeding the Magic Circle with an immense amount of Mana until it reached the necessary threshold. Mages would know instinctively when that point was reached, a kind of sixth sense honed through experience and focus.

The Magic Circle glowed brighter as more Mana flooded into it, but Arin knew it still wasn't enough. His brow furrowed slightly. "More... More..."

Mana continued pouring into the Magic Circle, its brilliance intensifying and bathing the Mana Space in blinding light. Arin's grin widened, his eyes fixed on the circle, the glow reflecting in his gaze. "Almost there..."

Suddenly, his hair and clothes began to flutter as if caught in a storm. The Magic Circle trembled, crackling with raw power. A gust of wind erupted from nowhere, causing ripples to dance across the ocean floor beneath him.

*WHOOSH!*

Arin felt the wind pushing against him, but he held his ground, stretching out his hands to maintain control over the Mana flow. This was the moment he had been waiting for. The chance to push his mental fortitude to its limit. He wasn't just controlling Mana; he was doing it through sheer willpower, bending it to his command.

The strain was evident on his face, but it only fueled his determination. His eyes blazed with intensity. "Yes... This is it!"

*WHOOSH!*

A burst of blinding blue light erupted from the Magic Circle, forcing Arin to shut his eyes and shield his face with an arm. He stumbled back, the sheer force of the light overwhelming his senses.

Seconds passed, and the light finally dimmed. Arin cautiously opened his eyes. The Magic Circle was gone, leaving the Mana Space eerily calm, just as it had been when he first entered.

"So," Alex began, his voice casual, "what did you want to show me?"

Arthur smiled, a secretive glint in his eyes. "Relax, will you? You'll see soon enough."

Alex rolled his eyes but continued walking. "Alright, alright."

"First off," Arthur started, his tone becoming more serious, "thanks for coming here first before meeting Tessa. I mean, you chose me over her."

Alex shot him a sharp side-eye, his glare speaking volumes without a single word.

Arthur chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his head. "Hey, easy now, it was just a joke."

Alex sighed, looking straight ahead. "You know, when you put it that way, it sounds weird."

Arthur clicked his tongue, annoyed. "Get your mind out of the gutter, will you?"

A thought seemed to dawn on Alex, his eyes widening slightly. "Wait, are you...?"

"Shut up!!" Arthur snapped, his face flushing red as he quickened his pace.

Meanwhile, high above on a rooftop, a cloaked figure stood against the dark sky. His cloak fluttered wildly in the wind, his face hidden behind a mask. The aura of mystery around him was palpable.

He stared into the distance, eyes narrowing as he focused on a point far away. His voice, low and cold, cut through the silence of the night.

"Let it begin..."