Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 1402: Shadows of Restoration

When the others heard Raze utter the words Dark Magic, something immediately clicked in their minds. It seemed so obvious now. Light magic had always been known for its ability to heal, and Dark Magic, its opposite, had always been associated with destruction. If something needed to be destroyed, like the corrupted magic interfering with someone’s mana core, then of course Dark Magic would be the tool for the job.

And not only that, Raze wasn’t an ordinary mage. Just like Kayzel, he had access to advanced knowledge, the kind only a Nine-Star Mage could possess. That knowledge allowed him to channel his magic deep into the body, even into the very core of another person’s being. For Raze, this was something he could actually do.

But not everyone in the room was convinced.

"Wait..." Redrick stepped forward, concern etched into his voice. "I get the concept. And sure, it might work. But this is still dangerous, seriously dangerous. If you infuse your Dark Magic into their cores... it might not just destroy the foreign magic. It could disrupt their mana core even more. Worst case? It could obliterate the whole thing. They might never be able to use magic again... or worse, it could kill them."

The others turned to Redrick, their expressions falling, the hope that had just been lit suddenly dimmed again.

"You fool!" Londo snapped, voice sharp with frustration. "Do you honestly believe Raze would suggest something like this without knowing exactly what he’s doing? You’ve seen what he’s capable of. Even now, after everything, you still doubt him?"

"It’s fine," Raze said calmly, raising a hand to silence Londo. "Redrick’s concerns are valid. He’s right. This kind of thing isn’t without risk, and if something goes wrong, it could be catastrophic. That’s why I need to be upfront with you."

He turned toward Piba and Moze, his voice steady.

"You both deserve to know exactly what I’m about to do. And if, after hearing everything, you still agree... then we’ll go forward."

The two students exchanged a glance. Once upon a time, they would’ve agreed without hesitation. They would have trusted Raze with their lives. But things were different now.

They knew the truth.

Raze was a member of the Dark Guild.

Even though he hadn’t harmed them, even though he’d helped them time and again, that truth lingered like a shadow. It made complete trust difficult, almost impossible. The question gnawed at them quietly: If something went wrong... would Raze even care?

Raze didn’t flinch.

"What Redrick said is correct," he admitted. "And there’s another problem. I don’t know exactly where in your mana cores the interference is. If I were to go in blind, I’d have to cast Dark Magic over a wide area. That would destroy most of your mana core, along with the corrupted magic."

He paused, letting that settle.

"You’d then have to rebuild your cores and recover. But you’d survive. Eventually, you’d be whole again."

There was a beat of silence before Raze continued.

"However... this situation is different. We have Safa."

He looked toward the girl standing quietly nearby.

"Her God Eyes will be the key. With them, she can see where the corrupted magic is inside your cores. She’ll be able to guide me precisely to those points."

Raze’s eyes sharpened.

"With her guidance, I’ll use a smaller, more focused spell. That way, the Dark Magic will only hit what needs to be destroyed, minimizing damage to your cores. Then, right after that, Safa will use her Light Magic to heal the affected areas."

He turned back to the others.

"In theory, that should restore both of you. Completely."

"In theory?" Moze echoed, not liking how that part sounded.

"I’ve never done this before," Raze admitted. "Not like this. I’ve never had someone by my side with God Eyes and high-level healing magic. But in the magical world, most of what we do is based on theory, on knowledge passed down, patterns we’ve observed. I’m confident. But as I said... I want you to hear everything first."

"I agree with Raze," Luka added, stepping forward. "What he said makes sense. And from my experience, he has the knowledge and control to pull it off safely. For what it’s worth... I believe you’ll come out of this without any issues."

Luka said it to give the students peace of mind. Just moments ago, they’d heard Redrick talk about death. Luka needed to restore some faith in Raze’s plan.

"Raze, Safa..." Piba said softly. "You’ve both helped us before, saved our lives. I’ll trust you again. This time, too."

"I agree with Piba," Moze added, his voice steady. "Honestly, if I can’t use magic the way I used to... what kind of life would I even return to? I wouldn’t be able to face my family like that. So for me, this is the only choice."

Raze nodded firmly. With their consent, he turned around and prepared to begin.

He brought both hands behind his back, focusing.

"Safa, I need you to stand in front of them," Raze instructed. "You’ll be using your God Eyes to observe the flow of magic, specifically, the three different types that should be visible. I’m sure you understand what we’re aiming for."

She nodded silently, her expression focused.

"Once I destroy the interfering magic," Raze continued, "you’ll use your Light Magic to heal the damage, and restore their cores to what they were."

Safa took a deep breath and moved into position. The pressure was heavy on her shoulders, but she trusted Raze more than anyone. If anyone could do this, it was him. Together, they got to work.

Through her God Eyes, Safa could see it all, the three types of magic weaving through the students’ bodies. She could see Raze’s magic, already in position, carefully hovering near their mana cores.

"Shift slightly upward," she said. "Top right corner for Piba. Moze’s is in the bottom left."

Raze adjusted his position as instructed, moving his magic gently into place. Safa guided him with precision, ensuring his energy aligned exactly with the disrupted sections of the core.

Next came the sizing. Raze had told her earlier that the Dark Magic would need to be cast slightly larger than the infected area, just to ensure it caught every single trace of corrupted magic.

And then, it began.

The entire process took no more than two minutes.

But during those two minutes, both Piba and Moze felt something strange, a warm, comforting sensation flowing through them. It wasn’t painful. It wasn’t terrifying. It was... peaceful.

That was because Safa knew exactly when to act. She timed her healing perfectly, as Raze cast the destruction spell. Like gears in a clock, the two worked in unison, seamlessly.

At last, Raze pulled his hands away.

"It’s done," he said.

Piba and Moze opened their eyes slowly. Their bodies trembled slightly. And then, without a word, tears began streaming down their faces.

They knew it had worked.

They could feel it. Their mana cores were whole again.

"Raze..." Piba said quietly, his voice shaking as he wiped away the tears. Raze wasn’t used to seeing Piba like this. The always-smiling, always-laughing Piba... was crying.

"I... I have a favor to ask you."

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