Dark Magus Returns

797  A Wish to The People of Alterian

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In the world of the Underground, Harvey had already arrived at the usual spot. He stood there, staring at the place where the Dark Spirit had first appeared. When he heard the sound of approaching footsteps, he quickly recognized who it was and ran over, dropping to one knee in front of the Dark Spirit, bowing his head.

"I greet the great Dark Spirit. I had been waiting for your return, but it seems you've already appeared. I apologize for not being there when you needed me," Harvey said, glancing up at Kelly, wondering why the Dark Spirit was walking with her.

"You can stand. I have heard of what you did and your great deeds. I am thankful that you are continuing the pursuit of the Grand Magus and keeping track of their activities. Their crimes never cease to amaze me, and as time goes on, it seems they are becoming more brazen in their acts," Raze stated.

"I agree," Harvey said, standing up. "The more things go on, if they don't get punished, then things will soon be out of hand. The Grand Magus must be stopped."

Kelly felt a strange discomfort listening to the conversation. It was always odd for her to see Harvey act this way. When directing others, he was in charge, but as soon as the Dark Spirit arrived, he became an obsessed, loyal servant.

"May I also say, sir, each time you return, I can feel your powers increasing at a rapid rate. I wish you the fastest recovery."

Raze found the last sentence a little strange, and he figured that perhaps Harvey had caught on to the truth as well.

"I guess it's time I reveal the truth to you all," Raze said, as he stood in the center of the spot where he usually stood. Meanwhile, the other three members were spread apart, all staring at Raze.

"The truth is that I am not a Dark Spirit created by the Dark Magus. I am a reincarnation of the Dark Magus himself," Raze said. Although it technically wasn't true, it was the easiest way to explain his situation.

"In one of the dimensions, I obtained a rare artifact. I knew the Grand Magus were on my tail. When all five of them arrived to deal with me, I used the artifact as a last resort. I then reincarnated into something similar to what you see right now."

Harvey listened intently, but the sound of his heartbeat was intensifying. Like Kelly, he had guessed that the Dark Spirit was the Dark Magus, but now it had been confirmed. To think he was talking to the Dark Magus right now—he could fall over at any moment.

"This is still a projection of myself, and part of my power. Right now, my real body is in hiding, trying to regain my power to what it used to be, so I can fight against the Grand Magus again. But I assure you, I am the real Dark Magus," Raze claimed.

Harvey quickly got down on one knee once again after the speech had finished, and this time Kelly did the same along with Sophie.

"I knew the news was fake when they reported your death. The fact that the Grand Magus had burned everything and there was no body to be found in the report—I figured you would return one day, and here you appeared in the circle we created. I believe it is fate for all of us to come together on that day!" Harvey stated. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Raze was quite surprised; there was no doubt like the first time when he had arrived, and they were questioning who he was. Things were much easier now, and perhaps it had something to do with the quick regain of his power and the knowledge he had shared so far.

"There is a reason why I have revealed this to all of you," Raze continued. "I wish for the Dark Guild to push forward. Continue to expand and grow, finding new members and bringing them in."

"You can spread the name of the Dark Guild using that of the Dark Magus to try to find new recruits, and try to find those who harbor a deep hatred toward the Grand Magus."

"I'm sure there are plenty more who have been hurt by them and their guilds, hiding in the shadows, wishing that someone would act. I want you to go out there and tell them that they will need to act, and they shouldn't worry, for the Dark Magus Returns!"

Harvey stood up and looked at Raze with admiration, and so did the rest. Things were moving along; they felt hope for a day when they wouldn't have to meet underground like they were doing now. Things certainly seemed like they would change.

"In the meantime, I will continue to grow my power and forces, but to go up against the several guilds and the people who run them, we need a stronger force. In the meantime, I want all of you to dig up information about an item known as the Golden Globe."

"There is a chance that there is information about the item spread somewhere in Alterian. If we find the Golden Globe, then I can return with full power to take the others down."

Harvey's heart skipped a beat as he imagined seeing the Dark Magus fighting in front of him. Then he imagined him by his side, using his magic to help, while ordering an army of those who knew Dark Magic, all for the sake of helping the Dark Magus!

"Our meeting times will be the same, but I don't know when I will return, as I will be very busy." Raze started to break off the astral projection technique, and his body began to fade.

"I wish for people to say 'The Dark Magus has Returned' on my next visit. Now, it's time for the Dark Magus to claim the leadership of the Dark Faction," Raze said with a smile.

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