I remember that when Delphi crossed time and came to this time when she was still a child, she was still one of the several branches of the rules of the soul. Especially when she met Helmpo for the first time, she even forced the other party to retreat.

Now, however, Delphi has not only lost the ability to cast magic, but has even "lost" the soul rule rune she once had.

Obviously, even if the evolution of the world now seems to be more and more similar to her past memories, the future is indeed a real change due to Maca's intervention.

Because, she herself is the best proof of this.

But if that's the case, then ...... Where did the soul rule that she had mastered go?

"Mr. McLean, you...... What does that mean? ”

When Willy's father saw something in Maca's hand, he instantly thought of a possibility. But at the same time, he couldn't believe that Maca would really do what he thought.

"Mr. Blois," said Maca, looking down at the object in her hand, rather calmly, "you should know what I mean, don't you?" ”

"Nope! Mr. McLean, this is too dangerous! Yes, if it were you, you would know better than I know how domineering and terrifying it is! It's too risky—"

Facing Blois's face that was a mixture of shock and worry, Maca paused slightly, and then couldn't help but nod her head with a slightly wry smile.

"Well, I do know that! And, to be honest, I'm not sure about this attempt...... But that's why I'm asking you to set up a final line of insurance for me! ”

When Maca said this, she couldn't help but shrug her shoulders, and then she said calmly:

"And actually, it's not the first time I've tried this! What is its essence, I have some understanding, and then ...... I have also mastered another power of the same type. ”

As he spoke, he raised his hand and put the object in front of his eyes, then shook it slightly.

It can be seen that what he is holding in his hand with the index finger and thumb of his right hand at this moment is a test tube with a seal attached. In the tube, a scarlet, viscous liquid swayed slightly as he swayed gently.

That's right, this is the so-called "cursed substance" that Maca separated from Willy's body in the first place. After a series of research by Maca, it can be concluded that it is also a sin item that belongs to the same category as the Gryffindor Sword, the Mirror of Devouring, the Tablet of Bewitchment, and other magical items.

In this little test tube, the red liquid also contains a certain branch of the Soul Rules!

"I already have one of the branch runes of the Soul Rule, and if I can master this other, even if my magic power has not yet recovered, I will at least be able to protect myself when I face Helmpo again...... Well, probably? ”

"It's just 'probably' not good!"

Just as Mr. Blois was about to say something, there was a soft "click" and the door to the study was opened from the outside.

"Delphi?"

Maca suddenly glanced back at it, and then couldn't help but shake her head—because of the depletion of his magic power, he didn't even notice that Delphi had secretly followed, which showed the seriousness of the current situation.

"Mr. Blois, please forgive me for trespassing without saying hello," Delphi apologized to Willy's father, and then walked straight to the couch where Maca was sitting, looking at the test tube in his hand and said slowly, "It seems that one of the reasons for my loss of strength has been found." ”

"yes!" Maca smiled at her, "Isn't that good, though?" Leave this kind of unreasonable power to me! ”

"Dad—Mr. McLean!"

When Delphi heard this, she couldn't help but look at Maca with a slightly complaining look, and she was so excited that she almost slipped out in front of Willy's father.

But Maca just waved her hand indifferently and said with a smile:

"Everyone has something to do - Delphi, go and work with Luna and Hermione to get the formation done as soon as possible!"

But after hearing Maca say this, Delphi couldn't help but purse her mouth again.

"That's what I'm here for!" She said, "Tell you the truth, can the set of formations you designed really make Helbo completely untraceable?" ”

"Absolutely." Maca affirmed unmoved.

"You're a liar!" Delphi huffed, "It can't do it—am I right?" Otherwise, why do you have to come and talk to Monsieur Blois about it now? ”

As she said this, she reached out and pointed to the test tube in Maca's hand.

"It seems to me that you are planning to stay and disturb Helpo's sight after you have coaxed us all into the transfer array and gone to a safe place! You...... Have you considered our mood when you do this? ”

Since Delphi appeared, Blois on the side has not opened his mouth. One of the reasons, of course, was that he did not agree with Maca's approach either, and the other reason, which Delphi perceived, surprised him by the possibility.

So until this moment, he finally couldn't help but speak:

"Mr. McLean...... Are you really ready to stay alone and face Helbo? ”

On the other hand, Maca sighed helplessly after hearing Delphi's words and Mr. Blois's question.

"Delphi, do you think I'm supposed to praise you for being smart? Still ......" he rubbed his forehead and said softly, "Okay! You're right, as you said, I'm going to stay and clean up the retreat. ”

"Of course, you guessed one thing wrong—that array can indeed erase the traces of everyone's departure, but it takes time. Because if it was Helbo, even if the remaining magic power was disturbed, there was still a possibility that it would be analyzed by him, so it would take a short time for the magic power to calm down naturally. ”

Hearing Maca say this, Delphi continued his words:

"So, you're going to stay and make sure this transfer is foolproof...... Is that so? ”

"That's right, that's it." Maca said, shaking the test pipe in her hand again, "That's why I need this—it gives me the ability to deal with the unexpected." ”

But at this point, Maca shrugged her shoulders again.

"However, it all depends on the premise that I have really succeeded in mastering this power! If I fail, I'll have to go with you...... As for whether Helbo will find our whereabouts after that, it will only depend on fate! ”

"Then I'd rather you fail!" When Delphi heard this, he couldn't help but say loudly.