I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

For a skilled spellcaster, hand seals and chanting are just flashy things.

Take the ice cones that Bush released at the beginning as an example. An experienced wizard can achieve the same effect by spitting and then transforming the elements.

Of course, the most important thing is that Iveliya has seen the entry of "Supreme Heaven Corrosion" on Bush.

On the court, Reinhardt still handled Bush's attack with ease.

The scorching fireball exploded into sparks in front of the sword, and the dazzling lightning was precisely split in half, turning into tiny arcs that dissipated in the air.

Bush's brows gradually furrowed, beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead, and his breathing became rapid.

He suddenly put his hands together, and a complex magic circle quickly unfolded under his feet.

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

Bush let out a low roar, and countless water droplets condensed in the surrounding air, and then formed three Bush clones made of water.

The four "Bushes" cast spells at the same time, and the field was suddenly filled with various magical lights.

In response to this, Reinhardt finally became interested, quickened his pace, and nimbly dodged among the magic barrage.

Every dodge was just right to avoid the most dangerous magic core. If nothing else, at least the viewing experience was maximized.

"It seems that he has fully mastered these magics."

Coleman spoke to Lucius proudly, his eyebrows dancing:

"This is only the result of the past three months. Before this, Bush couldn't even use the most basic fireball technique."

But at this moment, something strange happened——

"what!"

Bush suddenly let out a heart-wrenching roar, his facial muscles twisted and deformed, and his originally clear eyes were filled with turbid dark purple.

A chaotic aura surged from his body, and the four "Bush" raised their hands at the same time, and strange purple energy condensed in their palms.

"Bush! Stop it!"

Coleman shouted quickly, obviously not expecting Bush to lose control at this moment.

Bush seemed not to hear anything. The four figures attacked at the same time, forming an interwoven magic net that enveloped Reinhardt.

"It's time to finish."

A cold light flashed in Reinhardt's eyes.

In an instant, Reinhardt's aura changed suddenly, as if he had become a different person.

His speed suddenly increased, and his whole body turned into a scarlet afterimage. He instantly passed through the gaps in the magic barrage and came behind Bush's body. He used his hand as a knife and accurately hit Bush's back of the neck.

Bush's movements came to an abrupt halt, and the three water mirror clones collapsed instantly. The dark purple light in his eyes also dimmed, and then he slowly fell down like a puppet with its strings cut.

Haha.

Coleman's face changed drastically and he rushed forward to check Bush's condition.

There was a sudden chaos on the sidelines, with reformist students and researchers whispering to each other.

"He's fine, he just lost consciousness temporarily."

After a moment, Coleman's tense shoulders finally relaxed.

He took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. When he turned to Lucius, his face was full of an apologetic smile:

"I'm very sorry, young sir. Bush may have been too immersed in the battle and forgot the rules for a moment."

"It's a good thing to be able to devote yourself to it, and it's understandable."

Lucius shook his head and said:

"I did notice, though, that Bush seemed a little...out of control towards the end of the fight?"

Coleman's Adam's apple rolled unnaturally, and he laughed awkwardly twice:

“Yes, this is a part of our technology that still needs to be perfected.”

"Because man-made extraordinary circuits are different from those formed naturally, sometimes magic power becomes temporarily unstable. We are working hard to solve this problem."

Sanita glanced at the unconscious Bush, fiddling with her hair carelessly, and spoke casually:

"That last ball of energy doesn't look like regular magic."

Coleman was instantly sweating profusely, and said with a serious expression:

"That's just a special form of magic related to our research methods. It's completely under control. Please don't worry."

Lucius: I don't believe you at all, you old bastard, you really think that Brother Lu can't recognize the power of the Supreme Heaven, right?

Old man, I'm sorry to bother you. Although your research results seem to be very good, this power actually comes from the abusive Supreme Heaven.

If you don't turn back from your wrong path, your best outcome will be to be trampled to death by the Chaos Demon that suddenly appears.

On the surface, Lucius maintained a gentle expression and did not expose Professor Coleman's lies on the spot.

Now is not the time to alert the enemy, he needs to conduct a more in-depth investigation.

As the tour was coming to an end, Coleman once again invited Lucius and his party to attend the Mirror Lake Festival two days later, promising to arrange the best viewing seats for them.

Lucius naturally nodded in agreement, as this was already part of his schedule.

....................

The next morning, Lucius decided to put aside his noble status and go on a secret visit with Iveliya to investigate the situation among the people.

The two took off their finery, put on traveler's robes, and blended into the morning light of Lienia like an ordinary couple.

The sunlight dyed the lake golden, reflecting the outline of the city, creating a picturesque scene.

"Brother Lu, do you think the reformists' research is really just, as they say, to make transcendence no longer a privilege for a few?"

Ivilia kicked a small stone with the tip of her shoe, and the stone fell into the puddle, creating ripples.

"Judging from the Chaos Power in Bush, they must be connected to the Chaos Cult."

Lucius shook his head, rubbing his chin with his fingertips.

"But the question is whether they themselves realize it."

Is this perhaps what Sanita meant by "unconscious degeneration"?

The two strolled to the eastern district of the city. The buildings here were relatively simple, and the streets were not as clean and spacious as those in the central area. It was obviously an area where ordinary citizens lived.

The air was filled with the aroma of bread, which was sweet and delicious just by smelling it. Lucius quickly located the source of the smell.

It was a bakery on the corner of the street. It had no name and only a picture of a big shrimp as its sign.

"Little love, little love."

Lucius suddenly stopped.

"I'm here."

Iveliya looked up in confusion, her hair gleaming in the sunlight.

"Tell me, you're hungry."

Lucius spoke seriously.

Iveliya: ???

She followed Lucius's gaze and suddenly understood when she saw the bakery.

"Brother Lu, I'm hungry."

Iveliya immediately understood, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and her hands folded neatly on her flat belly:

"My stomach is so empty, just touch it if you don't believe me."

Lucius didn't hesitate and reached out to rub the girl's soft belly.

Then he discovered a shocking fact -

Iveliya's belly is much softer than Naizi's.

"Oh no! Something terrible has happened!"

Lucius' eyes suddenly widened, and he took a breath in an exaggerated manner, then gently poked the soft curve with his fingertips:

"Look how hungry you are! Your stomach is as flat as your chest! There's a bakery right here. Let's go buy some bread."

Iveliya: ???

"Ni Feng! I'm going to punch you!"

The tips of the girl's ears instantly turned crimson, and her clenched fists smashed into Lucius' chest with a whistling sound.

As you push the door and walk into the bakery, the rich aroma of wheat mixed with the sweetness of caramel instantly hits you.

The interior of the store is simple but tidy. Several customers are choosing bread. A middle-aged woman is standing behind the counter, greeting the customers with a smile.

"What would you like to buy? Today's red bean bread is freshly baked and very popular."

The woman greeted warmly.

"Two red bean buns, please."

Lucius agreed with a smile, his eyes continuing to wander around the window.

Then, before Lucius could speak, the proprietress spoke to him first:

"Judging from your accent, you're not from Lienia, are you?"

The empire is vast, and although everyone speaks the imperial language, the accents vary from place to place.

Although Lucius took off his fine clothes, he did not try to hide his authentic Splendida accent—he did it on purpose.

"You have excellent hearing."

Lucius nodded slightly, naturally took Iveliya's hand, and looked at her tenderly:

"My name is Trajan, and this is my new wife, Iveliya. We came all the way from Splenda specifically to attend the Mirror Lake Festival."

Trajan was Lucius's nickname, and usually only his mother would call him that.

Iveliya:!!!

Lu, Brother Lu said I was his wife!

It’s so annoying. Why did you say this all of a sudden? You didn’t even give me a chance to prepare myself mentally.

I think this bad man just wants to make fun of me!

The girl lowered her head, her eyelashes trembling slightly, but her heart was sweeter than eating honey.

"You're already married at such a young age?"

The proprietress blinked in surprise.

“When you meet someone you love, you must hold on to them tightly.”

Lucius smiled.

The left hand must grow next to the right hand, and the one you love must be by your side.

"To be honest, in addition to participating in the celebration, we also want to learn more about the situation at Kalia Magic Academy."

"My wife and I are ordinary people, but we heard that the reformists in the academy seem to have made a breakthrough on the topic of 'mass transcendence'..."

Lucius began to guide the conversation.

"Ah! You've asked the right person!"

The woman's face immediately broke into a proud smile:

"My son Bush happens to be a volunteer for the 'Mass Transcendentalization' project of the reformists of the Kalia Magic Academy. He can now use extraordinary powers!"

Lucius, Iveliya: ???

The two of them quickly exchanged surprised glances - it turned out that Bush, who had fought with Reinhardt in the competition, was the child of the owner of this bakery.

"It's an amazing coincidence."

Lucius' voice was filled with just the right amount of eagerness: