CHAPTER 386: CHAPTER 161: MISSING, BUT NOT COMPLETELY GONE

"According to the Prophet’s intelligence, their target is you. Even if we go to see the dean right now, we might escape this time, but it is not a long-term solution.

Moreover, through my channels, I have learned that in addition to the unknown enemy we are facing right now, the Empire Family seems also to be planning some actions against you recently.

Do you remember the prophecy that almost spread throughout the entire upper echelon of the Empire, Fei? ’The shining star begins from the Crystal Bird Crown,’ and the star mentioned in that prophecy is very likely referring to you!"

"...!"

Looking up at Fiona’s face full of disbelief, Anvis spoke calmly, his composed expression contrasting sharply with Fiona’s.

"That’s why the Royal Family tried to have the Ninth Prince marry you previously, which was then blocked by our father.

But given the current situation, the Royal Family is very likely to use this as an excuse to put further pressure on our family. By then, we will be very passive.

Our father is indeed strong, but he also has his limits.

Moreover, no matter how cautious our family is in guarding against enemy invasions, there will inevitably be moments of relaxation as time goes by. At that time, we would be even more in jeopardy."

"But if you are ’captured,’ then all subsequent issues will be resolved.

The eyes of the Royal Family and other forces will be diverted, trying to find the missing ’Fiona,’ not focusing on ’Anvis,’ who has returned to Moon Castle, and your situation will temporarily be safe."

"Stay here for the next few days, and do not leave. If your father asks why your appearance has changed, just say that I did it with the ability from a book.

Also, regarding the fragment of your Star Body Stone Plate, because others can perceive its location, I have temporarily sealed it in the Space-Time Constant Box. If you need it, you can ask father to unseal it."

After explaining, Anvis gave the girl some precautions, and then prepared to leave.

"But! Brother, what about you? Isn’t this too dangerous for you?"

At this, Fiona couldn’t help but speak up.

"Compared to you really being taken away, this is currently the best solution. For our family, your value is far greater than mine."

Anvis shook his head.

"If you were really taken, father would likely spare no expense in searching for you, and he might even fall into the enemy’s trap, which would be the worst scenario.

Also, you are still too weak now, so when I am not by your side, please do not forget to read and study."

"So, Fei, I’m leaving—"

With one last smile at the girl, Anvis no longer delayed and used his spiritual power to wrap around Kate floating nearby, flashed into the underground laboratory, and placed it within the secluded Array.

The nearby Magic Crystal Ball projected several projections, displaying various data of Kate’s body, as if subjecting it to some kind of examination.

"Meow...?"

The blue-gray kitten looked around in confusion, not understanding what was happening.

Waving at it, Anvis left the laboratory and quickly headed to the neighboring Fiona’s residence. Because they had already exchanged Identity Cards, Anvis easily unlocked the Gate and entered the girl’s bedroom.

The girl’s bedroom was very tidy, with a small magic wardrobe by the pink princess bed, and a delicate Magic Crystal Lamp placed on the small round table next to the bed, with a Magic Mirror beside it.

It was a newly popular alchemical toy in the Royal Capital, giving preset answers to questions asked of it, seen by Anvis as devoid of any substantial knowledge.

After briefly observing the girl’s room, Anvis held the Ancient Secret Scripture at his waist and quietly entered a shallow state of meditation, waiting for the enemy’s arrival.

In fact, by using Fiona’s identity, it served another most important purpose for him.

When the enemy takes him away, and he later manages to escape. To the outside world, the person missing is Fiona, not him, Anvis.

When needed, he can still do some things as himself.

In other words, even though he has disappeared, he has not completely vanished.

As for the action of exchanging identities with Fiona, Anvis also contemplated whether it might affect the girl’s potential magical encounters.

Indeed, it might, but for Fiona, what she lacks now is not adventure, but time for peaceful development.

With the girl’s terrifying talent, she only needs to grow naturally to reach a terrifying level.

Moreover, since the original trajectory of fate has been drastically altered by him, Anvis now really dares not let Fiona be taken away again.

He is also unsure what would happen if the girl were to be captured by the enemy once more.

.....

At this moment, outside the forest where the Pamir Mysterious Lock is located, a slightly petite figure in a black robe stands silently, it is Star from the Yiter Federation.

Gazing quietly at the seemingly empty forest ahead, Star’s eyes beneath the hood reveal a deep nostalgia.

Royal Pamir Academy, it’s been a long time...

With a slight tug on the hood, the figure in the black robe no longer hesitates and walks directly into the forest.

After entering to a certain depth, the environment around suddenly changes. From the dark primitive forest stretching as far as the eye could see, it transforms into an ancient magic academy nestled in the forest.

Interestingly, the academy’s magical lock seems to have no effect on her.

Looking at the location indicated on the magic map in her hand, Star flies slowly at a steady pace, carefully observing the surrounding buildings, seeming to assess the changes to the academy.

In the meantime, several students pass by Star on floating discs, but no one glances at the black-robed figure, as if Star did not exist at all.

After a moment, Star finally arrives at her destination.

Right in front of her below, is the residence where Anvis and Fiona are.

After comparing with the map one last time, Star’s figure flashes, and she enters Fiona’s residence on the second floor’s bedroom.

That room, according to her perception, is the only one with a hint of life presence, and based on the time estimation, the target should be meditating.

Seeing the room exactly as she anticipated, with ’Fiona’ holding a poetry collection and meditating, a faint light flickered on Star’s magic map, and a scanning ripple quickly sweeps over the girl’s body.

In the next instant, the confirmation result of the target feeds back.

Without further hesitation, Star waves her hand, and the unguarded girl instantly falls into a deep coma.

In the book, Anvis’s consciousness observes the changes outside, his mood somewhat heavy, but not unexpected.

Observing the outside from within the pages feels like looking through a mirror at another world in the mirror. Able to see, yet unable to interfere through any means.

And after succeeding, Star, taking Fiona with her, flashes out of the room again, turning her gaze to the next building—Anvis’s residence.

Her posture seems to contemplate whether to take Anvis along as well.

But just then, a magic light column filled with astonishing energy bursts from Anvis’s yard, shooting straight into the sky.

Under this sudden attack, the academy’s magical lock instantly activates an emergency alert, beginning an indiscriminate scan of all nearby individuals.

"..."

In the face of this sudden development, Star decisively abandons the idea and instantly teleports away with Fiona.