Chapter 73 - Escape (2)

His eyes flew open even though it didn't feel like he had slept much. Acel raised his body while running his hand through his messy hair.

The condition... wasn't bad. All the magical power consumed in the duel had returned, and his body was in good shape. It seemed there would be no obstacles in escaping the labyrinth. That was enough.

"Ah, are you awake?"

He turned his head at the sudden voice. Saya, sitting on the sofa and combing her tail, came into Acel's view.

Acel answered while walking towards her, "Did you sleep well?"

"Yes. I just closed my eyes and fell asleep immediately, and just woke up now. Did you sleep well?"

"More or less."

Acel snapped his fingers and created a small bonfire in front of the sofa. He ignited it through basic fire formulas. By flowing current inside, he formed flames that would burn on their own without needing to pay attention. Acel felt the surrounding temperature rise and plopped down in the empty seat next to Saya.

The sofa was quite soft. Not as much as the one in the dormitory, but it seemed sufficient for spending a night. The sofa in the Witch Society had a similar texture.

"But Acel. For a club initiation ceremony, isn't the current situation... a bit excessive?"...