Chapter 99

The blade in Bai Yuel's hand was entirely a deep blue, yet it was different from ice. The Ice Wheel Pill created by Bai Yuel had gradually moved away from the concept of an ice blade, beginning to transform into a treasure like Cheng Ying.

Now, Bai Yuel rarely used Xiaolian. In this era of explosive combat power, ordinary blades could no longer meet Bai Yuel's combat needs.

For this rematch, both Bai Yuel and Kamijou Touma were somewhat serious. Kamijou Touma naturally could not start by using the [Holy Mark], but without the [Holy Mark], Kamijou Touma was no match for Bai Yuel. Since it wasn't a life-or-death struggle, there was no need to use the [Holy Mark]. Therefore, Kamijou Touma's goal was merely to hold Bai Yuel back, and the remaining four, including Stiyl, would take care of the rest.

Bai Yuel was also reluctant to use his full strength. These were future allies, and holding them back was enough. As for Stiyl? After learning that they were the ones acting, Bai Yuel called in another person. This was a task for the Dark Side's Protect, and there was no need for him to shoulder it alone. Moreover, after learning the target, she had volunteered to come.

"Anyone who dares to touch Elisa, get lost!"

With Elisa, Kamijou Touma, and Index at the center, a strong wind blew, and a girl in the uniform of Akihabara Middle School descended from the sky.

"That's not Yuel's...?" Kamijou Touma recognized her; last time at [Seventh Fog], Bai Yuel had introduced him to Saten Ruiko.

Saten Ruiko stood between Stiyl and Kamijou Touma. Facing the incoming flames, she simply waved her hand, and the flames were swept back by the strong wind.

The mage controlling the wind tried to compete with Saten Ruiko for control, but Saten Ruiko was not controlling the concept of wind; she was controlling all the air currents within her perception!

As long as the mage intended to control the wind, Saten Ruiko would sense any abnormal air currents and immediately summon more air currents to suppress them, making it impossible for the mage to use any wind-related magic.

As for water... the ground covered in ice that wouldn't melt made it impossible for her to control.

Stiyl's flames... as long as Stiyl didn't summon something special like the Queen of the Hunted Witches, the mere flames could not break through Saten Ruiko's defense.

In the end, only the mage controlling earth had a chance to hinder Saten Ruiko, but she wasn't just defending. Large air columns rushed towards the opponent. Since she knew the relationship between the opponent and Bai Yuel was still good, Saten Ruiko didn't use more lethal wind blades or spiral spheres.

Faced with Saten Ruiko's attack, the opponents were already struggling to defend, let alone break through her defense and kidnap Elisa.

Seeing that Stiyl's side was making no progress, Kamijou Touma felt things were not going well. This was Academy City; if they continued to tangle, it was uncertain whether they could succeed or even escape.

"Stiyl, if we keep this up, we'll be in trouble. Retreat!"

Stiyl heard this and clicked his tongue. Although he was very reluctant, if they didn't retreat, it would be a big problem.

As Stiyl led his apprentice to escape, Kamijou Touma asked, "Why did you attack Elisa?"

"This means that a war might break out between our [Magic Side] and the [Science Side]."

Stiyl's words made Kamijou Touma pause, but before he could ask more, Stiyl and the others were already gone.

After Kamijou Touma and the others retreated, Bai Yuel came to Kamijou Touma's side.

"Touma, you've encountered a big problem. How about it, need help?"

"Yuel, what's going on?"

"Let's go with us first, we'll talk when we get there."

Bai Yuel then led Kamijou Touma and the others to the Protect base.

At this time, the captain of the nearby Black Crow team, Shatera, called her employer, the president of "Star Track Gate," Letty Dalglow.

"As you expected, Elisa was attacked, and the enemy used an unclassifiable ability."

"An ability...?" Letty sighed. As a member of the [Magic Side], she knew who the opponent was, but this matter was related to her nearly thousand-year-old wish, which could not be disturbed. And for Shatera, it was impossible to reveal everything before preparations were complete.

"But isn't it possible to create any kind of ability these days? Especially in this city."

"I think the enemy's ability this time is very rare." Shatera instinctively felt something was wrong with the magic used by Stiyl and the others, but since she had already separated "miracles," she only had a strange feeling and did not intend to investigate further.

"Your ability to freely control rare earth elements is also quite rare, Shatera." Letty continued to change the subject in response to Shatera's question.

"I mean not in terms of quantity..." Shatera paused, not intending to dwell on this matter, "Who are they?"

"Oh, you won't fight if you don't know their background?"

"The Dark Side has intervened." The higher-ups of Academy City had also gathered some information about the Dark Side's Protect, such as the leader of Protect, the strongest in Academy City, the Level 5 superpower known as FROZEN UNIVERSE, Bai Yuel.

"We were planning to act, but the first person in Academy City has already taken action, possibly on his orders."

After hearing Shatera's words, Letty fell silent. If the chairman of the board got involved, it would be very bad news for her.

"Regardless of his actions, just protect Elisa well."

"Understood."

On the other side, Bai Yuel also brought Kamijou Touma into the Protect base.

Looking at the place that, while having a homey atmosphere, was clearly a secret base, Kamijou Touma was full of questions.

"Touma, do you really want to know? About this base? About me? And... about this Academy City?"

"Of course!" Kamijou Touma's expression was serious. He knew he would learn things he shouldn't, but he wanted to know!

"About the [Magic Side] and [Science Side], you already have some understanding. Let me tell you about the current state of Academy City, the existence of the Dark Side, and the meaning of Protect."

Next, Bai Yuel told Kamijou Touma about the current state of Academy City, the existence of the Dark Side, and the significance of Protect.

Saten Ruiko, on the other hand, asked Elisa for an autograph. Elisa, looking at the girl who had just transformed into a fan, found it hard to imagine that this girl had just protected her with a strong presence and ability.

After hearing Bai Yuel's words, Kamijou Touma couldn't sleep all night. He had never imagined that beneath the bright surface of Academy City, there were so many dark and incomprehensible things.

In the end, after experiencing the collision between the [Magic Side] and the [Science Side], Kamijou Touma came to a realization. No matter how deep the darkness in Academy City was, as long as he saw it, he would do what he wanted to do. And Bai Yuel's Protect was another means to the same end. If Bai Yuel ever did something he shouldn't, he would naturally come to wake him up!

But...

(Can you beat him?)

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