99 Chapter 22: A Feeling Beyond Rationality [4]

Ardyn's brow furrowed as a pensive frown curled his lips. It was only natural, wasn't it? He couldn't just leave Leon here, especially not after he had helped them at the cost of making his father angry. Besides, if Leon went back while the Duke was still mad, they might never get to see him again.

Evan said that Summoners have seven fated Guardians, Ardyn recalled. For Luke to fulfill his duty, he needs to search for the rest of his Guardians. We can't miss even one, otherwise the journey will stretch even longer...

Wait. Am I ready for this, though? He gulped. I don't even know how to use my magic yet! And I'm already thinking about going against that scary demon monster?

Sheesh! This 'fate' thing is going to be the death of me.

He looked down at his hand and slowly flexed his fingers.

So it was true. He had some kind of magic in him. But how would he use it? How could he activate it?