[194] Clock Tower

In the eyes of the Dead Apostle Colin Kidd, there was a strong sense of killing intent.

In the next moment, he broke free from the compelled Kazuya's mystic eye. However, at this moment, a black key was inserted into his head.

There were many magus around, but they all maintained a passive attitude, showing no intention of taking action.

After all, both the Holy Church and the Dead Apostles were their enemies.

In the next moment, a surprising scene that astonished Kazuya unfolded.

Even with a black key inserted into his head, the Dead Apostle still managed to escape.

The priest nodded slightly at Kazuya and then chased after the escaping Dead Apostle.

The two figures disappeared just like that.

Kazuya squinted slightly. The Dead Apostle had never harbored good intentions toward him from the beginning. He had casually asked some questions on the train, seemingly just casual inquiries with no need for answers.

However, his stand had already revealed the answers from their souls.

That Dead Apostle was an enemy.

So, it would be best if he were eliminated.

However, he had a premonition.

It wouldn't end like this. He felt that he would encounter this Dead Apostle again someday, and... it wouldn't be too far off, perhaps within the next few years.

And at that time, everything might change.

"Is the experiment complete?" Mevis and Hishiri walked down from the train and said, "Do you remember? You need to register at the Clock Tower. Want me to show you the way?"

"Of course, I have no idea how to get to the Clock Tower."

Kazuya smiled.

"Then let's go together." Mevis smiled.

The three of them walked out together, and there were already cars waiting outside.

Kazuya and Mevis sat in the back. Through his perspective, Kazuya squinted slightly, looking at the girl in front - Hishiri Adashino.

It was different from the impression she gave in the "Lord El-Melloi II Case Files" where she appeared to be the mastermind behind the scenes. Now, she seemed... more dangerous.

Although nothing was said along the way, it gave people a feeling of being stared at by a snake.

Clock Tower—

There was no real bounded field in the surrounding area.

The field here was natural.

A place where there was no magecraft, and nothing intervened naturally. It could be said to be the highest-grade bounded field.

The magical aura couldn't be sensed, and there was also a repellent effect. Without guidance from acquaintances, even magus might not be able to find this place.

And now.

Kazuya entered the highest institution of magical learning.

In an instant, it felt different, and the air was filled with a rich ethereal atmosphere... relative to the outside world.

The magical power here was not inferior to where the Mystic Eye Collection Train was located.

In the past, the place where he lived might have encountered such a situation, but at that time, he had no mystic eyes and couldn't judge at all.

Now, with this new organ, he felt like the whole world had changed...

Others wouldn't encounter such things.

They were magus from the beginning, unlike Kazuya, who had no magecraft before obtaining the mystic eyes. Not to mention sensing magecraft.

So, even if others changed hus mystic eyes, there wouldn't be any unexpected changes.

In fact, if you carefully observed Kazuya's two eyes, you would find some differences.

There was a big difference when activating the mystic eyes. One eye was gold, and the other eye was jewel-colored.

When not activated, his left eye was pitch black.

It was blacker than before. Kazuya's eyes before could be described as gray-black, but now... it was indeed pitch black, like a color that could absorb all darkness.

The color of the right eye was black with a slight glow.

In simple terms, the left eye was very dark and gloomy, giving people a feeling that this person was sinister and evil.

The right eye gave people a cheerful and positive feeling...

He was also preparing to get an eye patch for himself to cover the left eye when there was nothing to do.

In general situations, whether it was to see things or perform magecraft, the right eye was enough.

Otherwise, the lack of coordination between the two eyes would probably be noticed by someone... No, it would definitely be noticed by someone.

"By the way, how are the rankings of the Clock Tower generally determined?"

"It's simple. Use offerings as the standard. Those who hold the position below the offering can generally decide for themselves if they are a first-level lecturer. However, if you want to be promoted to a higher position, you need recommendation letters from three or more first-level lecturers, publish more than ten magical papers of a certain level, and obtain the consent of the lord of the subject after that."

"For the offering, let's not talk about it for now. The rank of the dean requires the recognition of one lord and the publication of at least one magical patent. The rank of the head requires the recognition of at least three lords, the publication of three magical patents, and the repair of a Thaumaturgical Foundation."

"Thaumaturgical Foundation..."

"Yes, you should have heard of this, right? Touko Aozaki, she had several magical patents in her hands and repaired the Thaumaturgical Foundation of Rune Magecraft... Maybe she got the qualification to be promoted to the Association... But it's probably given to her specimen labeled as 'Grand Mage' in the deep part of the Ceremonial Edict Bureau... to her... That's it."

"Well... I understand a little. So, if things go well, I should be a Firstborn or simply the Youngest this time, right?" Kazuya pondered for a moment and said, "After all, I practically know nothing about magecraft now, let alone magical papers, and I haven't published a single one."

"No... if things go well, you should be an offering." Mevis said, "You should be clear about this, right?"

"Mystic eyes...?"

"That's right. Your mystic eyes qualify for this position."

Mevis smiled slightly. "After all, the main recipients of this position are people like you, who have strength but are not actually magus... or rather, a little more of a magecraft user in this position."

Magus, and magecraft users are different.

A magus refers to someone who goes to any lengths to reach the root.

A magecraft user is someone who treats magical means as tools...

Different purposes, and there are some subtle differences in terms.

"I see." Suddenly, the person sitting in front, Hishiri, said, "Department of Policies has arrived."

"Is it here?" Kazuya looked out of the car window.

"Yes." Mevis nodded, "All the streets here belong to the Department of Policies."

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