Magic Academy's Bastard Instructor

Chapter 78: Fractal Veil [3]

Chapter 78: Fractal Veil [3]

"Charles," Vanitas said, seated across from Charles Rosamund. "Are you aware of your father's activities?"

"My father? No, Uncle. What did he do?"

The original Vanitas had maintained a close relationship with the Rosamund family. 

About a year ago, when the Rosamunds were on the brink of bankruptcy, it was Vanitas who had saved them.

Because of his father's teachings, Charles held the Astrea name in high regard.

"You know what happened to him during the conference, right?"

"....Yes."

It had been a major scandal. 

The University Tower faced significant backlash, but the uproar was somewhat mitigated when Headmaster Elsa revealed similar incidents in the histories of other University Towers.

But despite the facts Vanitas presented, Charles remained unfazed.

'As expected.'

This boy….

"Your father," Vanitas said.

"...."

"You hate him, don't you?"

"...."

Vanitas saw this as an opportunity.

"Why don't I propose a deal with you, Charles?"

***

Clink—

The soft click of the revolver snapped Claude back to reality.

He stared at the man he considered his benefactor, now holding a revolver against the back of the head of the one person who meant everything to him.

"Professor," he said, his voice distorted. "What are you doing?"

"I could say the same for you," Vanitas said, staring at him with those cold indifferent eyes. "What are you doing?"

"Father… please, stop this…." Charles's voice cracked.

"...."

Claude's hand trembled, unknowingly pulling back from Roselyn's back, just inches away from unleashing magic to pierce her heart. Margaret's blade, however, remained locked at his neck.