After concluding the exchange with the Magical Scientist, Tenjo Hikari was ready to leave.
Although the ability to conduct dimensional travel twice a month was remarkable wealth for a student like him, his Spirit Adaptability was still too low. Even with the boost from Tierra, it was only at a six-star level. Staying too long would affect the next journey. Moreover, since the Magical Scientist hadn't prepared a new "endgame," Tenjo Hikari decided not to linger.
He planned to rest for a few days, then take the Dimension Gate at Yellow Academy to visit the "Mountain."
Since the Secret Village of the Spellcasters was a gathering place for Spellcaster-Type Spirits, maybe the Mountain would also occasionally attract Bird Beasts, Dragon-Type, and Thunder-Type Spirits?
Although it wasn't "Dragon Ravine," being another Field Spell Card for these three types, he might even encounter some "ancient" Spirits?
With such thoughts, Tenjo Hikari didn't waste time. Agreeing with the Magical Scientist to return in two months to tackle his new endgame, he prepared to leave this dimension.
However, just as he was about to depart, Tierra glanced back and reminded him: "Tenjo Hikari, don't rush back."
"What's up?" Tenjo Hikari asked.
"A Spirit is coming to find you."
"Really? That's a pleasant surprise," Tenjo Hikari said in surprise.
In the Secret Village of the Spellcasters, to challenge a Spirit usually required a written application. Was there actually a Mage coming to him voluntarily?
But when he turned to look and waited for the Spirit to approach him, he realized.
Oh.
He was mistaken.
It was a blue Magic Robe-wearing, Magical Hat-wearing, panting Spellcaster-Type Spirit holding a glowing Spellbook.
At first glance, he might not recognize him.
But upon careful recollection, Tenjo Hikari recognized him.
Spellbook Magician of Prophecy.
A former Low-Level Monster in the "Super Mainstream" Spellbook series, capable of adding any "Spellbook" Magic Card to your hand, a powerful low-level monster.
Even before Tenjo Hikari's traversal, this card was still in use because it could search the Spellbook of Knowledge, becoming a "Pot of Greed" to draw two cards.
In short, he was a master of card filtering.
But—
It had nothing to do with Polymerization, so there was no chance it was a Spirit coming to defect, no such luck.
"Ah, whew... I need to work on my techniques!" The Spellbook Magician gasped as he reached Tenjo Hikari, fanning himself with his hand to cool off.
"Hello," Tenjo Hikari greeted, "are you looking for me? Is there something you need?"
Unsure of the other's intentions, Tenjo Hikari regarded him as just another Spirit he met for a chat.
"Ah, ah, almost messed it up." Upon hearing Tenjo Hikari's words, the Spellbook Magician quickly adjusted his Magic Robe, coughed twice, and looked up at him. "You are the Fusion Master from the Other Dimension, the inheritor of the Era-Defining Alchemist, Sir Tenjo Hikari, right?"
"Uh... Yes." Tenjo Hikari responded, feeling a moment of inexplicable embarrassment at the titles.
"Haha, that's right, that's right." The Spellbook Magician seemed relieved at Tenjo Hikari's response, flipping through his Spellbook and saying, "Um, first, let me introduce myself. I am a Magician affiliated with The Grand Spellbook Tower, Spellbook Magician of Prophecy."
Tenjo Hikari nodded.
Although he already knew, he nodded in acknowledgement.
"Our Magic Academy is dedicated to spreading Spellbooks, allowing all... no, that's not it." He turned a page. "Ah, here it is. It's like this."
He flipped a few pages, saying: "Master Crowley sent us to find you because we heard you've appeared in the Secret Village of the Spellcasters, so he sent me to seek you out."
"Crowley?" Tierra tilted her head, trying to remember. "I recall Injection Fairy Lily mentioned that Aleister is Crowley, right?"
"Ah, correct, Crowley is Aleister, and Aleister is Crowley; both are his names," the Spellbook Magician responded with a smile.
"So you're here for—wait, is it about Teacher Daitokuji!?"
The Spellbook Magician nodded: "Yes, Master Crowley asked me to convey that your teacher has successfully reached the Mage Domain. You've been to the Warrior's Domain, right? Then you should understand that area is nearest to the Netherworld, a place guarded by the Pharaoh's protectors."
Tenjo Hikari breathed a sigh of relief.
Against Teacher Daitokuji, although he didn't use the Philosopher's Stone and even laid hands on all of Tenjo Hikari's friends, Tenjo Hikari knew Daitokuji merely wanted to experiment on their growth, to see if they were ready for the future.
If one day, Teacher Daitokuji was possessed by something chaotic, like Yubel, Light of Destruction, or Darkness, and then challenged them to a duel or something, that would be unbearable.
Although he wouldn't just stand there and be defeated, if it came down to it, it would certainly be uncomfortable.
"So, what about Teacher Daitokuji now?"
"Reincarnating," the Spellbook Magician pinched his chin with his index finger and thumb, eyes looking upwards, reminiscing. "I haven't been to the Mage Domain myself, so it's hard to say exactly, but according to Master Crowley's messages, he should become a top-notch Mage!"
The Spellbook Magician didn't elaborate, but in his understanding, if Crowley said so, that was at least a guarantee of Ten-star or more strong Mage!
Chances are, he might become a terrifying 12-star level Mage—
But this conjecture, he dared not voice.
Hearing this, Tenjo Hikari felt an excited stirring again.
If the teacher could reincarnate as a powerful Spirit, there wouldn't be any more worries about being invaded by evil forces; it's certainly something to celebrate.
Moreover, the higher the Spirit's level, the more memories it could retain, right?
Like the Dark Magician and Dark Magician Girl, in the end, they completely inherited their memories, having the forms of "Mahad" and "Mana."
He could mention this to his classmates when he got back, a way to reassure everyone.
"So, is that all?" Tenjo Hikari asked again.
"Well, there's more, more." The Spellbook Magician drew a card from the Spellbook and handed it to Tenjo Hikari. It was a Magic Card with strange text imprinted on it.
"Is this? The coordinates for the Magic Academy?"
The Spellbook Magician shook his head: "In your own book, there are records of our academy's coordinates. No accidents, we wouldn't dare give them to you in advance."
Indeed.
"This is our Magic Academy's certification card. Next time you want to challenge a Mage, you can show it to the people there." He pointed to the exchange guild in the distance. "Our Magic Academy's certification card is quite useful."
Wow.
Tenjo Hikari felt both elated and slightly regretful.
He was thrilled because, with this, he could challenge some rare Spellcaster-Type Monster Spirits; regretful because, from the Fusion Army, he got a Dark Magician, and apart from wanting "Aleister the Invoker," he didn't have much other need.
Aleister himself said he would only duel and trial once he found the "Mage Domain," intending to guard Teacher Daitokuji's reincarnation.
However, it's better to have it than not!
If he later got cards like "Arcane Alchemist" or "Gravekeeper's Supernaturalist," he could totally come again, as he could return anytime.
For now, he needed to return to the Human World and then visit the ramen company.