It took all we had to brace ourselves against the magic pouring out from Al like a thick, muddy stream. It was the first time I had seen such magic. We went through magic training at military school, but Iâd never been subjected to such a large amount of magic. âŠI wouldnât last if my body had to contain this much magic all the time. And despite the continuous waves of magic, I didnât see any sign of it abating. At this rate, itâd be dangerous for me and Jörg to continue being subjected to it, not to mention what might happen to Al if he didnât stop soon.
Jörg somehow managed to resist the intense amount of magic and tried to get closer to Al, but the magic was so dense he couldnât take a single step forward. And it was all I could do to remain standing.
âAl! Jörg! Solis!â
âYoung masters, are you all right?â
Michella and Motherâs voices sounded far away. With that much magic suddenly being released, I was sure they were instantly aware of what was going on, but they couldnât get any closer either. Or rather, they were probably instilled with fear at the sight of such heavy magic.
There wasnât anything we could do, and I involuntarily clicked my tongue. Al had already lost consciousness, and was lying limp on the bed. âŠAl was worried. I could tell that he was conflicted inside and about to cry. I, who could only rely on others now, desperately wished: Please, someone please save him!
And in that moment, the wave of surging magic stopped.
Neither my brother nor I could guess what had just happened, and our mouths were both left agape. No one dared speak, but the voice that broke the silence belonged to someone I didnât know, someone who didnât recognize the situation for what it was.
âAhăŒ, I felt a craăŒzy huge magic and came runningăŒ. UhăŒ? You all appear to be slackjawedăŒ. Itâs ruining your good looksăŒ, you little devils.â
That person had come in through the window, then patted Alâs head while looking at us, smiling intrepidly while laughing. They wore a black cloak that covered much of their body, but I could tell their body was fairly slight. They had light indigo-colored flowing hair that fell down to their back, and golden eyes and shone like a catâs. Their light pink lips wore a flippant smile.
ââŠWho are you?â
The first to recover was my brother who quickly made for the sword sitting at his waist. He drew the sword, pointing it towards the intruder. This person was definitely a shady character. I got that they somehow stopped Alâs rampant magic, but why? No one knew. But still, that black cloak⊠They were normally worn by bandits and thieves to hide themselves in the dark, and wore it deliberately for that purpose.
Both Mother and Michella wanted to rush to Alâs side, but that stranger was closer, and neither of them knew what might happen to Al if they moved. I thought the deadlock would continue for a while, but it was unceremoniously broken.
âAl! Altis! Is he safe?!â
It was Father, and he entered the same window behind the intruder.
Father simply pushed the intruder aside, as if they were merely in the way, to check on Alâs condition. Once again we all looked on, dumbfounded at the situation. The intruder immediately wiped the smile off their face and looked to be pouting. Father was probably the only one who had any idea what was going on, but neglected to fill anyone in as he fussed over Alâs complexion.
Although he was tired, he gave Mother a smile after seeing that Alâs complexion had gotten better. Even Mother let out a sigh of relief upon seeing that.
ââŠAlâs going to be fine. You really saved him, thank you MĂ€dquila. If you werenât here, the magic might have started eating away at Alâs body.â
âNo need for thanksăŒ, Ryan. I always end up owing you one anywayăŒ. Itâs not such a biăŒg deal. AlsoăŒ,  as expected of your sons, RyanăŒ. They havenât even become adults yet and theyâre already pointing their swords at meăŒ. YâknowăŒ, lately no one has challenged me to a fight, I got a little excitedăŒ.â
The intruder called MĂ€dquila casually talked with Father, their eyes continuing to shine as they spoke.
This was all 5 minutes before Mother finally lost it, and snapped at my Father for not explaining anything.