When Levi heard the words "Blessing of Water", he reacted:

"You're deliberately provoking me."

When he saw his daughter being held by Victor, he couldn't control his emotions.

The unchanting water magic that was originally his hole card was directly exposed under his anger, allowing Victor to see it at a glance.

"The power of calamity has many manifestations, one of them."

Victor said. The scorching flames around him suddenly rose and turned into a crimson seed waiting to bloom.

This fire magic didn't even need to build a magic circle, and it was unleashed as Victor's mind moved.

"It's faster than not needing to paint a circle, and it's faster to release it."

The gorgeous flames burst out into a huge blazing flower that burst violently.

A strong heat wave completely swept through the entire space, and the scene in front of Levi even bent slightly under the heat.

The blazing heat enveloped everything, accompanied by a dazzling sky-high light, almost breaking through the deep purple light.

Victor watched all this calmly, his hands in his pockets.

Soon, the fierce flames quickly dissipated.

It wasn't until the surroundings were completely calm that he continued:

"Sure enough, I still prefer to use fire magic."

Levi let out a breath and asked the somewhat leisurely man in front of him:

"And then, you need Erica...... And for what? ”

"Why do you say?"

Victor replied indifferently.

Whenever Calamity returns, Erica's body unconsciously gains the power of Calamity.

It's like, when calamity is resurrected in nature, that power must pass through her body and leave some traces in it.

And these traces have created Erica's special physique.

"It's something that even you don't know."

Victor said lightly.

Levi was silent.

He knew exactly what Victor was talking about.

At the time of the Wood Calamity's resurrection, Erica's body was covered in flowers.

It was the natural energy that manifested in Erica when the Wood Calamity was resurrected.

But at the time, Levi really didn't know what was going on.

After all, who would have thought of resurrecting the calamity and then beating it hard?

Not to mention the existence of calamity, is it really something that ordinary people can overcome?

So, it's normal for Levi to be ignorant of Erica's vision.

It wasn't until later that Levi inquired about it from a friend of the Mage Council.

Victor became a councilor because he single-handedly sealed a monster that appeared at the very bottom of Endymion.

In terms of time, Victor happened to be a member of parliament at that time.

So, Levi knew that the person could only be Victor.

He recalls the scene of the eruption of the volcano.

I understood what kind of existence Victor was fighting against.

Calamity.

Thinking of this, Levi slowly spoke:

"So, from the very beginning, you had your eye on Erica."

"Right?"

Only then did Levi understand that Victor had been confessing to his daughter from the beginning.

He's already setting up the whole game.

Victor was silent for a moment and responded:

"Perhaps."

Hearing Victor's words, Rivi chuckled:

"Worthy of the genius of the Cravina family."

"Sure enough, how can geniuses fall so easily."

He thinks he understands everything.

Victor has always been clumsy, so that others have been ignoring his strength.

He is carefully laying out everything, and this chess game needs the most perfect chess piece.

That's Erica.

Victor hides himself and waits for Erica to appear.

Probably, because of Erica's speciality, was able to accomplish his purpose.

Levi felt a pang of remorse.

Is it his reason that his daughter is exposed?

Not necessarily.

At this time, Victor's eyes became serious again, and he looked at Rivi:

"Now, it's time for us to get down to business, Duke."

The Duke looked at Victor and nodded:

"Of course."

"I've been talking to you for a long time."

——

Erica gave up her struggle in Victor's arms,

It's not because she doesn't want to break free from Victor's embrace, it's because she can't move at all.

Behind her was her stern father, who did not want him to see her in such distress.

However, after giving up the struggle, she couldn't help but secretly raise her head and peek at Victor.

Professor...... So handsome.

Looking at Victor so closely, Erica felt like he was even more handsome.

Erica couldn't tell what it was like, maybe it was adoration or maybe it was gratitude.

The thought of the professor having saved himself twice at the hands of the Wind Calamity and the Fire Calamity.

Victor's cold and handsome figure lingered in her mind.

After a moment of silence, Levi's calm voice suddenly sounded:

"Erica."

Erica heard her father call her name and suddenly came to her senses.

She quickly twisted her body and broke free from Victor's embrace, and this time, she succeeded.

Erica pushed Victor's arms away and glanced at him.

Then he bowed to him with some apologies, and hurried back to Rivi's side.

Levi stretched out a hand and protected Erica behind him, then looked up and looked at Victor:

"Next time, I don't want this kind of ridiculous thing to happen."

"We're gone, Erica."

Erica lowered her head and followed behind Levi, slowly leaving.

When passing by Victor's side, he couldn't help but blush as if he thought of the picture of Victor just hugging her.

Don't even dare to look up at him.

Under the gaze of everyone, Levi left with Erica in tow.

The eyes of those people fell on Victor again,

At some point, Victor had put his hands in his pockets, unoblivious to the gazes around him.

As if they fully understood something, everyone quickly bowed their heads and went about their own business.

Professors and lecturers continued to grade the students who were assessed, and parents hurried to watch their children's performance through the star bubbles in the sky.

The reporters with the Magic Guide Stone were busy clutching onto the Magic Guide Stone, trying to delete the footage they had just accidentally recorded.

At this moment, the hoarse sound of the crow sounded in Victor's ears;

"How's it going, he's recruited?"

Victor was expressionless and responded lightly:

"We talked about something interesting."

Vega listened to Victor's words and giggled.

"So, that Levi, huh...... What exactly does he want to do? ”

Victor didn't answer immediately.

He looked up and looked at the chaotic nebula in the sky as it was in Victor's mind.

"At least, his affection makes me feel admired."

……

Levi walked out of the academy with Erica.

The two stepped into the carriage in silence, one after the other.

Sitting in the carriage, Erica was a little scared.

She was afraid that she would make her father angry.

After all, the situation today is completely different from what it used to be.

Father seems to dislike Victor very much.

Last time on her birthday, Victor confessed to her.

To be honest, Erica didn't feel anything.

Over the years, she has long been accustomed to being confessed.

But her father was furious because of it.

Therefore, Erica is afraid that her father will be angry again because of this incident.

But the anger that Erica had in mind didn't come to mind.

When Levi got into the carriage, he didn't show any emotion.

Instead, he stretched out his hand and closed all the curtains of the surrounding carriages to block out the bright light outside.

Then, solemnly, he said to Erica:

"Erica, if I wanted you to leave this country, but I would let you choose someone to protect you all the time, who would you choose?"

"Don't worry about me, say what you really think."

Erica's face flushed slightly.

"I ......"

For a moment, she thought of Victor's tall and reliable figure.

He is powerful and silent, and often has a cold and proud look in his eyes.

All of this made Erica feel extremely safe.

She didn't understand why her father would ask her this question.

But her consciousness was still sober, and she raised her head and looked at Levi:

"I choose myself."

Levi was slightly stunned, and before he could ask, he heard Erica continue.

"Father, if even you can no longer protect me."

"Who else can I count on?"

Levi looked at Erica and even stopped breathing.

As if relieved, he sat back in his seat, covered his forehead, and laughed a few times.

See......

This is, our children.

She grew up.

Levi took a deep breath, crossed his hands on his laps, and leaned forward slightly.

"Kid, I understand that at that moment, you must have considered the candidate."

"But you chose this answer anyway."

Levi's gaze softened a little, and he looked at Erica:

"You alone are my only treasure."

Immediately afterwards, he sat up straight and said solemnly to Erica:

"Daddy doesn't hold you back anymore, you can pursue whatever you want."

"Including Victor."

Well???

Hearing Rivi's words, Erica was stunned for a moment, she quickly closed her eyes, and her hands and feet were flustered:

"Father, father, father, father! What are you talking about!!!!! ”

Levi looked at the flustered Erica and said indifferently:

"In the evening, I will invite Victor to our house."

"When the time comes, you'll understand."

As the words fell, Levi's mind thought of the agreement between Victor and him.

He had long lost hope, and he didn't even want to fantasize about it anymore.

But now, the opportunity has never been so strong in front of him.

Levi unfolded his palm, and a cloud of blue magic gradually gathered in his palm, forming a suspended transparent ball of water, absorbing water vapor from all directions.

He lowered his head and looked at the crystal magic rolling in his hand, slightly distracted.

I'll bring you back. ’

'Definitely. ’