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chapter-1803

The grand magus who stood before them possessed formidable powers, evident from his ability to pull Emery out of the Khaos gate. While Jinkan might have had some tracking mechanism in place, it was clear that the magus was a master of space magic, allowing him to execute such a feat.

As the magus threatened Emery's life, he vanished in an instant, reappearing right beside Emery, his arm poised for a lethal strike. In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Emery unleashed his power, casting the [Aegis of Void], a formidable shield born of his own magic. However, to his shock and dismay, his spirit energy, the force that fueled his abilities, was thrown into disarray.

BAMMM!!!

The clash was brutal. The magus's bare arm struck Emery's defenses with incredible force, sending him sprawling to the ground, his knees buckling beneath the impact. It was a power that resonated with an anti-magic spell, one designed to disrupt and dismantle the very essence of magical energy. Emery realized that this grand magus was no ordinary practitioner but a specialist, possibly on par with one like Zenonia.

Without the ability to use his transformative powers or access his Khaos abilities, Emery found himself severely constrained by the magus's anti-magic spell. Helpless and immobilized. The magus then turned his gaze toward Julian and Nyx, who had moved to intervene but were also ensnared by some form of space anomaly.

"I have already restrained the man," the magus declared, his voice laced with authority. He then directed his attention to the still-pale Jinkan "I'm going to kill him now."

Jinkan, her face still pale with fear and distress, pleaded with the magus, addressing him as "uncle."

But Jinkan, in a surprising display of composure and confidence, intervened. "No, wait, Uncle. Let him go."

"Let him go?!" the magus retorted with a mixture of anger and incredulity. "This man has clearly harmed you... and look at the state you're in."

Indeed, Jinkan, in the midst of the ordeal, was clad only in her underwear, an undignified state that further fueled the magus's anger. However, Jinkan, always poised and confident, swiftly used her magic to conjure a flowing garment around herself. She approached Emery, her usual air of self-assuredness returning as she addressed the grand magus "We were just getting to know each other better. Please, let him go."

The grand magus, though clearly displeased, obeyed Jinkan's command. It was evident to Emery that this man was more than just a bodyguard; he appeared to be a specially selected guardian, perhaps chosen with the knowledge that Jinkan would eventually cross paths with Emery.

Once Emery was released from the magus's restraint, Jinkan turned to him and inquired, "Are you satisfied with what you see?"

Emery took a moment to assess the situation and the motives at play. He saw no hidden agendas beyond the usual politics and aspirations for power, particularly through Emery's formidable abilities. There seemed to be no immediate threat, and his friend awaited him on Jinkan's home planet.

"Yes, for now," Emery replied, his guard still up but his willingness to cooperate apparent.

"Good," Jinkan responded with a nod. "Now, can we leave for my home planet?"

Emery had no reason to decline her request, especially since it aligned with his own intentions. With preparations underway, the group set their sights on departing later that day. This meant that Emery's contract with Nyx, the succubus who had served as his companion, was coming to an end. Emery had originally intended to use the three million spirit stones he had gained from the duel to buy her out, but Nyx surprised him with her response.

"Master, I am a succubus," Nyx spoke with a warm smile. "This is what I do, and I am happy with my job."

"Are you sure?"

Nyx's smile persisted as she responded, "I really want to. I do. Maybe later, if you don't have too many female problems anymore." She chuckled playfully.

With that exchange, Emery bid farewell to the Centauri planet, observing the sprawling city from above as they departed. He promised to return someday, considering the capital city's significance within the sector and the opportunity to learn about being a spirit master from the Alabaster faction. Little did Emery know that this short visit would inspire Julian to embark on a new calling.

"Until after the Ancient Celestial Ruins expedition," Emery echoed, marking the end of this chapter in his journey and the beginning of new adventures on the horizon.