The morning sun continued to shine down intensely upon the wide outdoor terrace of the grand mansion, casting long, distinct shadows across the smooth stone floorboards where Celdrich and I stood in complete silence. The profound weight of Sir Vael's final words regarding the universal barrier still hung heavily in the cool morning air, causing a deep sense of anticipation to wrap around the three of us as we waited under the open sky. Without warning or a single preparatory movement, Sir Vael suddenly flew up instantly from his position on the stone courtyard, his physical form lifting completely off the ground with an absolute and terrifying swiftness that completely bypassed the regular laws of motion. He ascended directly into the wide blue sky above the grand mansion, his body rising higher and higher into the open atmosphere within a single fraction of a millisecond as Celdrich and I watched his rapid ascent with total focus. The sheer velocity of his sudden flight was so immense that it created a sharp, loud whistling sound in the quiet morning air, a sudden rush of wind that swept across the open terrace and caused our long clothes to flutter frantically against the stone railings. He kept rising until his form appeared like a small silhouette against the endless expanse of the high heavens, his towering presence dominating the sky just as it had dominated the courtyard beneath our feet. I kept my eyes locked entirely onto his position, my body perfectly still as I tracked his movement into the upper atmosphere while the bright sunlight illuminated every single detail of the massive, open space above us.
The exact moment Sir Vael reached his destination point high above the world, a burst of mana appeared around his entire physical form, erupting with an overwhelming and blinding brilliance that completely filled the open sky. The massive explosion of pure magical energy manifested as a giant, translucent wave of power that rippled outward in every single direction, turning the blue horizon into a shimmering canvas of intense light. This sudden burst of mana was so incredibly vast and powerful that it caused the entire atmosphere to tremble, creating a deep, resonant hum that vibrated through the air and pressed heavily against our chests even from such an immense distance away. The brilliant magical force expanded rapidly across the high heavens, its outer boundaries spreading out to connect with the global shield that had already been established across the continents and oceans of the world. The sheer density of the burst of mana was completely breathtaking, casting a brilliant silver glow over the entire estate and causing the shadows on the terrace to shift and flicker rapidly under the intense illumination. Celdrich remained completely motionless next to me, his dark eyes reflecting the magnificent explosion of magical power as the energy stabilized and integrated itself into the fabric of the universe above. The intense pressure of the burst of mana lasted for only a few moments, a spectacular display of absolute defensive capability that completely sealed the wide cosmos before the blinding light slowly began to soften and blend perfectly into the natural brightness of the morning sun.
As soon as the immense magical energy was perfectly anchored within the wide expanse of the cosmos, Sir Vael ceased his upward suspension in the air and he flew back down toward the open courtyard of the grand mansion with the exact same instantaneous speed. His physical form descended from the high heavens like a falling star, cutting through the open air with an absolute and flawless control that brought him back toward the stone terrace in a single fraction of a millisecond. He landed lightly on his boots right in the center of the smooth stone floorboards, his sudden arrival creating absolutely no sound or impact against the ground as he seamlessly brought his rapid downward momentum to an absolute halt. The cool morning breeze swirled gently around his long coat as he adjusted his posture, his expression remaining completely calm, collected, and entirely devoid of any physical exhaustion despite having just manipulated the magical energies of the entire universe. Celdrich and I kept our eyes fixed entirely on his face, our bodies remaining completely still in our defensive stances as we waited to hear the final result of his sudden global and universal deployment. The silence of the massive outdoor terrace returned completely, wrapping around the three of us once more as the thin lines of magical energy completely disappeared from the open sky above, leaving the horizon looking perfectly normal and undisturbed under the steady glare of the morning sun.
Sir Vael stood firmly in the center of the open courtyard, looking directly at Celdrich and me with a serious and highly focused gaze before he finally decided to speak to us about the status of the defensive spell. He adjusted his stance slightly and he said that it's done, but the barrier only protects the planet and universe itself, not the people. His voice carried a deep, resonant tone that echoed clearly across the smooth stone floorboards of the terrace area, delivering the sudden news with an absolute calm that completely contrasted with the massive scale of the declaration. The exact words of his statement fell heavily into the quiet morning air, revealing a highly specific and unexpected limitation to the grand magical protection he had just successfully anchored across the world and the cosmos. I absorbed his words with a sudden jolt of confusion, my mind struggling to comprehend why such an incredibly powerful and vast reinforcement barrier would purposefully exclude the entire population living beneath its protective shield. The realization that the people remained completely vulnerable despite the universal shield created a dense, heavy feeling of uncertainty within my chest, forcing me to question the true tactical purpose behind his actions. Celdrich next to me did not move a single muscle, his expression remaining entirely neutral as he kept his gaze fixed on our mentor, waiting to see how I would respond to this sudden and critical piece of information.
The intense confusion within my mind grew stronger with every passing second, completely overriding my usual reticence and forcing me to seek an immediate explanation from the powerful master standing before us on the stone terrace. I asked why, my brief question escaping my lips with a sharp and direct tone that clearly communicated my deep need to understand the strategic reasoning behind this selective defensive boundary. The single word echoed clearly off the grand stone walls of the mansion, hanging in the quiet air of the courtyard as I waited for him to clarify the situation and resolve the mystery behind the spell's parameters. Sir Vael did not look surprised by my sudden inquiry at all; instead, he kept his serious gaze locked entirely onto my eyes, his posture remaining perfectly steady as he prepared to deliver his immediate response to my direct question on the platform. The entire outdoor terrace seemed to fall into a state of absolute stillness while the morning sun continued to shine down upon us, the silence between us growing deeper as the true nature of the impending threat was about to be explicitly revealed. I kept my hand resting firmly on the handle of my sword, my senses fully alert as I prepared myself to absorb whatever explanation he was about to provide regarding the true intentions of our dangerous adversary.
Sir Vael shifted his weight slightly on the smooth floorboards and sir vael suddenly said that sagha's aim is him, not the people. And that he knows that Sagha won't try to destroy this planet. This explicit realization brought a sudden clarity to the selective nature of the global spell, showing that the civilian population was never in any immediate danger of total annihilation from our main adversary. Sir vael suddenly explained that Sagha probably got a new ally or something like that, that is about God rank. He also explained that God rank is the highest rank above Beyond rank and is nearly impossible for otherworlders to get that unless it's a high tier Beyond rank being. The immense gravity of this profound revelation hung heavily over the entire outdoor courtyard as Celdrich and I listened in absolute, stunned silence, fully absorbing the terrifying truth about the enemy's ultimate capabilities under the wide clear sky. We stood perfectly still together on the wide wooden terrace platform while the cool morning breeze continued to rustle our long black clothes smoothly, our thoughts completely filled with a deep and profound determination to face the massive coming battle that was inevitable. Sir vael finished his entire detailed explanation and he stood completely unmoving in the exact center of the courtyard, his hands resting calmly at his sides as his eyes looked up at the beautiful, empty, clear, blue sky above,Sir Vael looked directly at me and Celdrich on the wide open stone terrace and said, "I'm not done yet."