Twenny turns to Flint, "Let's continue, whatever's going on her doesn't concern us." She walks up to them as Flint smiles and asks, "What's a 5th tier mage?" Twenny is about to answer but she's interrupted by the lord Razzle, he seems to want to impress Twenny.
"A 5th tier mage is a mage approved by the mages association to be capable of casting high level magic which is close to 6th tier which is rumored to be the highest level of magic." He gives a smug, "I'll have you know, my lady is indeed special. This kingdom, Zolkia only has a 4th tier court mage." He walks closer to Twenny and bows, "With that said, my lady. I would appreciate it if you could accompany me back to my house." He smiles at Twenny.
Twenny bursts out laughing, this surprises everyone. "Talk about acting cool for the wrong reasons. First of all, your answer is wrong, 5th tier is not high level neither is 6th tier the highest. The highest tier for the sane is 12th tier magic." She turns to Flint and the others, "Consider this a lesson. Magic or Runic layers are grouped into tiers to determine their complexity but not power. 1st tier magic can be use against 4th tier and still win, what matters is the instructions."
Twenny walks past Razzle to an open ground, she signals for Flint, Aku and Chuck to observe and the people join. She makes a runic circle, "This is 1st tier magic." She adds another circle, "This is 2nd tier." She increases it up to 5 circles. "And this is 5th tier. You don't need anyone's approval as long as you know what you're doing."
Flint asks a question. "But the fireball you made didn't have any runes, so what is that?" this question appears in everyone's mind.
Twenny chuckles, she snaps her fingers as the runes in the circle fly off the ground and circle her hand. "Ever heard of the invisible rune?" They shake their heads. "This rune is especially important since it's possible to change the rune circles of other mages. Invisible runes hide it so no one can interfere with your spell, that's how I normally use my spells. You never know who's targeting you." Twenny snaps her fingers as the runes vanish.
Lord Razzle still walks up to her, "Even if I'm wrong, you did not answer my question."
Twenny looks at him, "What question?"
Razzle smiles, "I wanted you to accompany me to my house."
Twenny makes an annoyed look, "No. Honestly, I get the feeling following you will only cause more trouble. Besides, I don't want some people to notice me." Then she mumbles under her breath, "I can sense the influence of a Primac here. I'd rather avoid meeting those living batteries."
Razzle persists, "I'm certain I have the power to protect you, unless you are from a noble family from a medium country or a large country." He tries to probe Twenny for her identity but Twenny…Twenny…. Twenny picks her ears and doesn't acknowledge him as she walks past him. Razzle feels anger as his thoughts, "I have to control myself. If she's from a medium country or a large country this could be an issue." He turns to look at her but she's already gone.
"What?! Where's she?" Twenny just disappeared and no one knows how or where. "*Sighs* Let's go back." He turns to his butler and boards the carriage, he forgot about Cynthia but luckily the butler didn't.
The butler turns to her, "Miss Cynthia, please join us." His words knock Cynthia out of her stupor. She looks at the carriage, "Yes, yes." Then she also boards it followed by the butler. They leave with their entourage. The villagers remain trying to grasp the situation that just unfolded then return to their normal lives. They probably assumed that the mysterious girl is a noble but since she kept it silent, she probably wants to be treated the same.
In the carriage of lord Razzle, Cynthia sits before Razzle as he glares at her. Razzle's thoughts, "If not for her petty grudge I might have acquired a 5th tier mage. That would have lifted my position higher. Now I have to find a way to get her attention. One way or the other, she's going to be mine."
On top of the carriage is a mysterious figure, a haunted spirit. Twenny sent them that undead as a farewell gift.
Back at the village, Flint arrives home as Licia is also returning after going to pick her favorite flowers. "Big sister! Big brother!" She waves at them.
Chuck smiles and takes a step then he feels a cold metal by his throat, he looks back to see Flint smiling at him. Chuck's thoughts, "Just how many times my I feel something on my throat." He steps back as Aku hugs Licia, Flint missed his chance so he clicked his tongue.
Flint opens his arms, "Licia, how about giving your big brother a hug." Twenny appears before Flint holding a candy, she offers it to Licia and Licia hugs her instead. Flint's face goes lifeless.
Chuck holds his shoulder, Flint's look back at him and Chuck grins. Flint's face twitches, Aku laughs at them and Twenny pretends not to notice. Flint finally asks, "Twenny, who are you really?" They all stare at her.
Twenny chuckles, "You wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
Chuck, "We will." He looks at Flint, "Well, I will." Flint shakes his head.
Twenny taps her chin, "Do you guys trust me?" Silence descends around them Licia is curious as to what's going on.
Flint nods, "I trust you, Teacher. If not for you, I wouldn't have known of the God who listens. Neither would I be able to grow this strong."
Chuck takes a knee as he holds Twenny's hand, "If not for you, I wouldn't be able to gaze upon such beauty every day." Twenny raises a brow and says, "Not the time or place for this." Chuck continues, "I know. I've always suspected you to be someone from a powerful family or with a mysterious background. Normally I avoid such girls since it leads me to trouble but I know you to be a good person."
He tries to kiss Twenny's hand but Aku pulls his hair and stands before Twenny. "Teacher, you've lived with us for months now. I know you are a good person. Not once did you try to harm us." She gets flashback of the training. "Ok, not once did you try to kill us. But you did all this for us. Sometimes….. Sometimes I feel like you came to this place for us, like a guide for us. Because of you, I might actually get to be a knight."
Twenny chuckles as her thoughts, "Well, literally I am Flint's handler so a guide fits perfectly." Then she smiles at them, "When the time is right, I'll tell you everything including the place I'm from. If you are lucky, you might get to meet my family. And, my family isn't after me just to clarify."
Aku is surprised, "Really?" Twenny nods and chuckles. They all heave a sigh of relief, they had assumed Twenny's wanted by her family.
Licia speaks up, "Big sis Teacher is a good person. She is here to help us just like in my dreams." She hugs Twenny. "All four of you." She looks Twenny in the eyes. Everyone laughs it off, "Four of her? There's only her. Hahaha." But horror covers Twenny's face making Licia the only one who saw. Twenny's face reverts back.
Twenny laughs, "Those are some dreams little Li. Do tell me the next time you get dreams like that."
Licia smiles, "Okay." She lets go of Twenny and they bid farewell as the group leaves.
Twenny enters her room as her face pales, "I didn't think she'd possess the law of fate." She holds her head and slumps down behind the door. "How is this possible? Even gods can't perceive my true self but a child did. This is not normal. I should appraise her." She looks in the direction of the Barimah's house as her vision zooms on Licia and she appraises her. Licia is covered by red threads which is linked to all the villagers