​Epilogue

​In a quiet corner on the outskirts of Academy City Galadea, a run-down house stood in isolation.

​Inside, three men were gathered, deep in discussion.

​"So, the Temporary Contract with the Evil Spirit we sent to Luna's Ruins has been broken, has it?"

​The youngest-looking man among them, sporting light brown hair, muttered with a detached expression, crossing his arms behind his head.

​"Which means someone actually managed to exorcise that high-ranking Evil Spirit. Impressive. Who did it, Haunted?"

​Hearing the query from the man wearing a creepy white mask, the young man, Haunted, shrugged indifferently. "Who knows? I don't. I just heard they were defeated."

​To be honest, Haunted didn't really care. He was mildly curious, but to any capable fighter, defeating an Evil Spirit of that level wasn't exactly an impossible task.

​"......"

​The masked man felt his irritation rise at Haunted's casual attitude, but before he could snap, the third man—a dark-skinned bald man—pulled out a photograph and placed it on the table.

​"Roak Areas. A second-year student at Yutrea Academy."

​"Wait, a student did that?!" Haunted gasped, his eyes widening.

​He had never imagined that a mere student could have defeated that Evil Spirit.

​On top of that...

​"And Yutrea Academy is exactly where I'm heading next! Here, let me see that photo!"

​His indifference vanished in an instant. Brimming with curiosity, Haunted grabbed Roak's photo off the table.

​"Heh... So this is the kid..."

​"That boy is considered a highly dangerous individual within the academy," the bald man noted.

​"Oh? How so?"

​"Apparently, he has never summoned a contracted spirit in combat, and no one knows the true extent of his abilities. He may require even more caution than Princess Misha."

​"Are you serious?! Man, this guy is incredibly interesting!!" Haunted grinned.

​A boy who had never once summoned his contracted spirit had somehow exorcised a high-ranking Evil Spirit.

​This changed everything. Haunted's curiosity regarding Roak Areas instantly soared to its absolute peak.

​"Perfect. I think I'll play around with him a bit while carrying out my mission."

​"I can turn a blind eye to a little mischief, but if your playing around compromises the mission, I will personally slit your throat," the masked man warned coldly.

​Haunted, who had been grinning in excitement, knew his masked colleague wasn't joking. Having worked together for a long time, Haunted knew the man was entirely capable of carrying out the threat if he actually messed up.

​"Relax, relax. I won't screw up," Haunted smirked, his lips curling into a wicked grin. "That true power he's hiding... I'll be the one to drag it out of him."

​Having barely survived his first Rank Battle, an entirely new storm was already closing in on Roak.

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