Massacre

"A single precaution is worth a thousand regrets."

As a last resort, the Blue Witch cast a tracking spell and was surprised when it found a response.

The Marking magic placed on Talit could be erased with Dispel Magic, just like any other spell.

The Foresight mage of this generation had dispatched the enemy with extreme cunning and efficiency. Strictly speaking, the mage had brought it right to the brink.

Nonetheless, it was strange that the mage had neglected to dispel the Marking magic. It was practically an invitation to be tracked down.

It was also strange that Tsubaki and Conrad were still alive. The mage had targeted all three and let every one of them escape—where exactly had the mage been looking? Was the enemy really a Foresight mage?

Of course, Foresight was neither omnipotent nor invincible. It could miss things; that was possible, but...

"Conrad."

"Ah, yes. What is it?"

"Something's wrong. Investigate everything surrounding this incident."...