Passerby Villain In A Wizard World-Chapter 258: Gigantic Mirror

"You better be telling the truth... otherwise!"

Morgana also felt that this wasn't the time to argue, so she directed her spell, landing at the place mentioned by Ian.

Then, she hurriedly left his embrace as the effect of Sinner's Bloom was getting stronger by the second.

Ian also didn't care as he had already taken as much advantage as he wanted anyway. Instead, he looked towards the volcano that was restless.

"Boom!"

By this time, the explosion was already getting the most intense as the entire volcano began to boil as if about to erupt.

Ian even saw many embarrassed figures of wizards flying away as if they were injured.

Although he didn't know if someone had died, he saw a few of them still hanging around as if waiting to see the treasure.

'Well, people's greed could never be satiated,' Ian thought while slowly moving back.

Even now, he wasn't feeling safe. It wasn't because of the spiritual fire, but because of someone who was hiding in the dark.

"Let's go!"

Since he didn't feel safe, Ian decided to distance himself as he turned around and jumped from the top of the volcano while using the Feather Fall technique.

"Hey... what do you mean?"

Morgana was stunned after seeing Ian leave without looking back.

She thought this guy might know something about the treasure that was about to be born.

But he suddenly left as if he had no interest.

"Follow me if you don't want to get into trouble."

Perhaps because of her earlier help, she suddenly heard Ian's voice in her mind suggesting this.

'Tch... always doing whatever you want. Why can't you explain anything properly?'

Morgana mumbled inwardly, annoyed, but still jumped down just like Ian.

No matter how she complained, she now already had a little trust in this hateful guy.

"Screech!"

"Bam!"

And it seemed her trust was placed in the right person, as the moment she landed on the ground she felt the entire ground shake, followed by a screech that sent shivers down her spine.

"What's that?"

Morgana asked in bewilderment while looking at the top of the tall volcano that was now covered in polished glass from every direction.

Not only the volcano, even the wizards that were inside got trapped inside the huge frame that appeared out of nowhere.

"No!"

"Boom!"

It seemed the spiritual fire also sensed the presence of the glass, as it directly flew out, crashing into the structure, trying to force its way out.

They could still hear the screams of those few wizards who were left behind.

If they had somehow saved their lives before, now they couldn't, as they could see the entire volcano was destroyed by this impact, while fiery prongs with extreme heat covered everything.

However, despite such a violent and brutal force, the glass remained unaffected, contrary to its usual nature.

In fact, it almost felt like they were watching a large TV screen from below, if not for the violent impact they could literally feel.

'So this is the Breath of the First Flame?'

Only now did Ian see how the spiritual fire that was sentient looked.

It was basically a writhing mass of flaring prongs of fiery flame, with a core of blue fire twisted into a crown at its center, and two fiery red eyes burning deep atop.

Although it looked small from the outside, its power was anything but small.

But no matter how angry it was and how much it collided with the glass, it couldn't escape that cage, which looked flimsy from the outside.

And the only ones who could bear its anger were those wizards who were barely alive—or maybe already dead. Ian couldn't say much.

"So strong! Do you know what that thing is?"

By now, Morgana had already come out of her surprise, came near Ian, and asked.

With the series of things that had happened, she had unconditional trust in Ian's knowledge.

And this time too, she wasn't disappointed.

"Mirror!"

Well, a little disappointed, maybe?

"What mirror? Do you think I am a fool?"

Morgana pouted while placing her hands on her waist. She felt like this guy was always playing around with her.

She could literally see a gigantic glass that was see-through. In what angle did it look like a mirror?

"Girl, do you think I have so much time to play around with you?"

Ian was speechless at Morgana, who was getting more and more coquettish with her reaction.

Maybe because of the effect of Sinner's Bloom, even in her disguise, she was getting more and more attractive.

"This is a rare artifact called Mirror. From what I know, it seems to be a part of a legendary artifact that was broken apart countless years ago. I don't know how it appeared here."

But Ian had no time to care about this girl, and simply replied in a low voice with a solemn expression.

In fact, he was also confused before.

However, after he used the Analysis feature that was upgraded after his promotion, he could clearly see its properties in front of his eyes.

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[Artifact Name: Mirror (Broken)]

[Rank: Rare]

[Property: Can create an unbreakable cage for a brief moment, disorient entities, create illusions, and reveal one's inner nature.]

[Note: A fragment of an ancient mirror shattered during the war. Though its rank has fallen, it remains among the highest-ranked rare artifacts.]

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'How did that guy get such an artifact?'

Ian thought, feeling more and more uncertain.

Although he also had a rare artifact with him, Arcane Grotto, that and this weren't the same thing.

A fragment of a legendary artifact, even if a fragment, was in a league of its own.

One could see its power from how it could easily stop the full attack of that spiritual fire effortlessly.

"So, it is like that. No wonder it is so impressive. But... who do you think is using it?"

Morgana nodded after Ian explained, not minding his speechless look, and asked again, only to see Ian slowly turning around and leaving again.

But she clearly heard his sarcastic words loud and clear.

"Beat me. Why don't you stay here and let me know after the fight is over?"

Ian replied and quickly accelerated his speed, getting farther and farther.

It almost looked like he was running away from danger.

"Damn! You coward! You only know how to run?"

This was the third time Ian was doing this, so Morgana was completely annoyed as she also used a haste spell on her body, chasing his figure.

'Bastard! Can't you at least warn me properly?'

She thought, seeing Ian's disappearing figure.

This time, it seemed Ian really decided to leave her, as after following him for a while, she lost his track completely.

There was no figure of Ian anywhere in her vision or mental perception.

"Damn! He really left. What about the antidote for my poison?"

Morgana mumbled unconsciously, feeling frustrated.

The Lustbane Lily was with Ian, and possibly the recipe for the concoction of Petal of Purity, too. If he disappeared like this, wouldn't she have to search for it again like before?

But she couldn't wait more as the onset of Sinner's Bloom was getting nearer with all that contact with Ian.

'Damn, you better return here for me. Otherwise...'

After thinking for a while, Morgana finally looked towards the massive volcano and guessed something. Her intuition told her that guy wasn't someone who would run away like that.

So, believing her intuition, she decided to wait here. Well, it wasn't like she had any other options anyway.

...

"Hmm, that guy is smart. Unfortunately, he ran away in the end. Welp, what can I expect from peasants anyway?"

While Ian's and Morgana's figures disappeared from the range of the volcano, they didn't realize there was someone in the sky looking at their figures interestingly.

Unlike the other wizards in this ruin, who were draped in black robes from head to toe, hiding themselves, this wizard was unusual as he was basically decorated luxuriously with his impressive robe.

Moreover, with his tall and robust figure, the insignia on his chest, and the long flame sigil on his glabella that shimmered slightly, he looked quite different from everyone else.

Honestly, he looked like a noble.

But despite his impressive presence, standing in the air on a large circular platform, he seemed invisible—unperceived by anyone, even Ian.

"Wizard Arvhael, when should we go down? Isn't it time? The commotion is too loud and variables may appear."

However, this guy wasn't alone, as beside him was another tall youth standing quietly.

But unlike him, this youth was also draped in black cloth with only his eyes visible, just like everyone else.

"Why are you impatient? Wait a little longer. It hasn't even used its full power yet."

The noble youth replied with disdain at the guy beside him, not covering his disgust one bit.

"If we go now, what will you do if it directly self-destructs?"

He asked while pointing at the spiritual fire that was bombarding everywhere currently. From its attack, it seemed to be confused and wasn't of a sane mind.

"Then, let's wait a little longer. I hope you can fulfill your promise after the mission is over."

"I know, I know. You don't have to remind me. Now shut up and control the artifact correctly. If you allow it to leave, I will let you know what noble blood is."

Arvhael said in a cold voice, as he didn't like this guy—he never saw awe or respect in his eyes, only business.

'If not for your damn luck in getting this Mirror, do you think you could work with me?'

He thought while crossing his arms in annoyance.

As for Ian, who had just disappeared, he had long forgotten—he was only a little curious, nothing more.

"Boom!"