It's late at night.

In front of Goth's majestic mage tower was a miserable scene. As if it had been hit by a hurricane, the ground cracked, and there were broken masonry everywhere, and if you looked closely, you could see a little blood.

John Goth gasped slightly. He was still standing. The breeze blew, his black robe fluttered in the wind, and his thin figure became more and more gloomy.

The young mage walked slowly in the direction where the girl and Linna had been knocked away. The two fell to the ground, motionless, already unconscious. Goth leaned down to make sure they were breathing steadily, and breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, the beautiful faces of the two were covered with dust, and their clothes became tattered.

Goth was silent for a long time. Known as "the brightest star of the stars", John Goethe is no short of all famous. Whether researching or fighting, John Gort was at the top of his generation. Even in unexpected battles, even if there are no targeted spells, Goth can still crush his peers with an absolute advantage.

Can be ...... today

He has reached the blue ocean level, but he was beaten so embarrassed by two female secret warriors whose strength was far inferior to his own.

The girl's last blow to the stone opened the monument, and Goth couldn't help but feel some palpitations in retrospect. It must be known that the protective spell he has applied to himself is not just a shield. The temporarily strengthened steel golem's body, which was as tough as a golem, was Goth's last line of defense.

Rao was like this, and Goth's arms could no longer be lifted at all.

It's really hard to imagine that Victoria, a rookie who has only been a secret warrior for a few days, can actually do this......

"If she's a Blue Sea-level Secret Warrior or Mage, I'll be dead. I originally wanted to teach her, but she taught her. ”

Admittedly, I didn't give it my all. I didn't prepare spells for any purpose. He also didn't use the artifact Manfred's Staff. He opted for a head-to-head duel, giving up the special means that he was best at, which were endlessly emerging.

It is also true that he is not aware of Xiaowei's threat. The spells released with a delay will be weakened, but the bondage spells released by Xiaowei at the end are still maintained at the level of the blue sky. Goth's enchanted shoes can instantly dispel the negative spells of the sea of clouds, but they don't have a good effect on the shadow hands that Xiaowei has called out.

All of this has led to its own failures...... It's not an excuse, it's a cost to no one.

"What are you doing, idiot." The young mage reacted suddenly.

I can't continue to stand here stupidly, Goert thought. The unconscious two people had to be treated quickly. The healing potion he was carrying could not heal such a serious injury quickly. Luckily, the Mage Tower still has plenty of potions. Perhaps the best thing to do is to dilute the healing potion directly with the bath and throw the two of them straight in.

Then, in order to take care of these two girls, I should call a woman over. For the sake of secrecy, it is better to be a member of the "apostles" -

"Sister Vervielle will definitely laugh at me. Alice doesn't care for people at all," Goth's mind conjured up the faces of several female "apostles," Fran ...... Ahhh ”

Anyway, I'm already embarrassed enough today, so it's okay to lose it again......

……

Ten minutes later. The first floor of the Gothic Mage's Tower.

"Both of them are settled, John."

A young girl in a black dress slowly walked out of the basement and returned to the main hall of the Mage Tower. The girl had long black hair and was none other than the Third Apostle, Franbel Mattia.

"Did you do what I said, soaked in a diluted healing solution?" Goth asked.

"No problem," Fran nodded slightly, "I've double-checked, and they're both absorbing the effects well. ”

"Anyway, you'll be able to regain consciousness in a few hours," a half-elf man with turquoise eyes snorted not far away, "The vitality of the Mystic Warrior is very tenacious. Compared to this, Goth, what are you going to do with the Imperial delegation? You beat their princess to the ground. ”

This man was none other than the Fourth Apostle, Lévi Fiodorovich. Fran was cheekily called by Goth to take care of Victoria and Linna...... And Levi, it was Goth who called to help with the aftermath.

"The head of the Imperial delegation is Linna's adoptive father, Duke Hywell of Sunburn," Goth said, "and I have had several relationships with him. I'll talk to him. ”

Lévy raised an eyebrow in displeasure.

"Private," he said mockingly, "again." ”

"At least this personal relationship can help us solve the dilemma at hand." Goth smiled wryly.

"Don't continue to sarcastically mock John, Levi," said Fran, "and he has his own problems. ”

Unlike Linna, Fran had already heard about Goth's work tonight from the other "apostles", so she was not dissatisfied with Goth. She was born at the bottom, and even her life was saved by Goth, and she usually seems to be more obedient to Goth.

Levi didn't say much more.

"You have to be careful, Goth," he admonished, "there are a lot of people watching us. ”

"I understand." Gothic nodded solemnly.

"Goth. Your right shoulder doesn't seem to be in good shape. Levi said suddenly.

"A little thing," said Got, vaguely, "I'll go back to my room, and I'll be back soon." ”

Fran watched worriedly as Goert hurried upstairs.

"He looks hurt." The girl in black said worriedly.

"I don't know," Levy said with a complicated expression, "but as far as I know, it's impossible. ”

"What?"

"John Goth, whose spellcasting ability was intact, was never injured in a battle with his peers. Even Peter Cliff, the strongest of us all, was never wounded in battle. If those two girls really hurt Goth......"

An unpredictable smile appeared on Levy's indifferent face: "Then the two of them are really incredible. ”

……

In the bath in the basement.

Although the girl is still in a coma on the surface, the world of consciousness has begun to recover.

[That's right...... We lost......] In a dark world of consciousness, the girl muttered to herself.

Although Goth finally said, "You win", in the eyes of the girl, this is just Goth's consolation. In fact, he and Lin Na were defeated!

[I'm sorry. Xiaowei said softly, [It's me who ......]

[Didn't you also make a breakthrough? You've done your best. The girl comforted, "But...... We are indeed too weak. Although it hit him, it didn't even hurt him to do it. 】

Unbeknownst to the girl, Goth was indeed injured. At this moment, Goth was able to wipe his shoulders in his room with a sponge that had absorbed the healing potion. Although the defensive spell resisted most of the impact, the fire elemental energy contained in the girl's blow still clinged to Goth's right shoulder, burning his bones.

It was also the first time in his life that Goethe was injured at the hands of his peers. Even the arrogant Fourth Apostle, Levi Fiodorovich, thought it was incredible!

[He doesn't look like a person of our generation at all," Xiaowei couldn't help but say, "I feel like even my mother is not as strong as him. 】

Because he's the protagonist of this world...... The girl didn't tell Xiaowei this sentence.

But we won't lose again. The girl's tone was firm.

[What? Xiaowei was slightly stunned.

[Our target is Your Excellency the Speaker in your hometown of Okade. He was much more powerful than Goth. If we can't even win the Goth, how can we challenge that legendary mage? Cowering behind someone else? 】

Even if he shrinks behind Goth, he will one day progress to the level of a legendary mage...... However, is it really good to rely on him to defeat the enemy?

[Work hard, Xiaowei. It's true that we're far behind Goth. But...... We can close that gap. One day, we will be able to match him, or even surpass him. After this battle...... I don't want to depend on anyone anymore. 】

On Earth...... It is difficult for ordinary people to decide their own fate. In the Cloud Continent, ordinary people are like boats in the sea, which may capsize under the waves of fate at any time. Maybe in the eyes of ordinary people, the current girl is already a strong person who can control her own destiny, but the girl also has a higher goal than ordinary people.

[I will surpass those genius secret warriors of the empire.] You also have to strive for the goal of being an apostle. Then, someday, ......]

[Goth thinks everyone needs his protection?] No. I will prove it...... He was wrong. 】

In the real world, the sleeping girl's eyelids moved slightly.