“Arrogant king of corruption lurking within the abyss, I humbly beseech you according to the ancient covenant! Return the eternal kingdom beyond sorrow, grief and wailing to the void! Invite the dirge! Rot away and strike down those who look upon us from the heavens! Crush blood and flesh and offer the soul as sacrifice! Now, become!”

There was once a time when Li also suffered from that sort of thing.

This is a remnant from that time.

No, even if reborn a fool will remain a fool.

As Li chants, something unpleasant begins gathering.

At the same time a magic circle sparkles as it forms into a dome shape.

“Waaaaait!”

“I thought this one might work.”

“This is not a matter of whether it works or not! Why would you try to use such dangerous magic!”

At the familiar’s question Li tilts her head in confusion.

“But didn’t Tori-chan say I could do whatever I liked?”

“Good grief! Even so there must be such a thing as moderation! Where did you learn a layered three-dimensional magic circle! If handled poorly that thing could brush against forbidden taboos!”

“Then what kind of magic would be acceptable?”

“Something like the magic you usually use should be fine.”

“I see,” Li murmurs.

Behind her more than ten ice bullets appear.

However their size is larger than usual.

Normally they are about the size of a rifle bullet but this time they are roughly the size of a fist.

“Here we go!”

[Ice Bullet 'Modified']

At that moment.

The ice bullets fly one after another, tearing through the air of the plain.

Without pause a “GOBAN” sound echoes and a part of the Labyrinth collapses.

“Big sister, the wall broke.”

At Amira’s single remark Li’s face clouds over.

“See? Now you understand, don’t you?”

The familiar presses the point even further.

“To be honest your magic has already surpassed the domain of humans. Therefore I think it would be best to impose some sort of restriction. For example there are rings developed during the Early Magic Empire era that obstruct Mana Circulation.”

“What is that?”

“Yes. It is a ring that obstructs the Mana Circulation within the body. It was used on criminals.”

‘I see,’ Li thought.

Incidentally in this country criminals capable of using magic are commonly fitted with a Collar of Subjugation.

“Is that different from the Collar of Subjugation?”

“That device forms a contract of subjugation and prevents the use of magic entirely. It is different from obstructing Mana Circulation.”

“Then please teach me how to make it.”

“Yes, that would be best. If you have that then even if you release magic seriously it should not be a problem.”

“Well it can’t be helped. Amira please wait until next time.”

“Mm!”

Holding Amira’s hand Li returned to the room where the Founding King and the others were.

“Amira, it seems the Labyrinth wall broke earlier.”

“No problem.”

“I see.”

The Founding King and the trio appeared to have been enjoying casual conversation.

“Founding King-sama then please excuse me here. What will you do Amira?”

Li did not even question whether the Labyrinth’s Core could leave the Dungeon.

In truth, because Amira had formed a Contract with Li she was also connected to Li’s Mana.

As a result she was now able to leave the Dungeon as well.

“With big sister.”

However Amira glanced briefly toward the Founding King.

“You need not worry about me. If something arises I shall call you.”

“Mm!” Amira nodded.

“Then Father Your Majesty Your Excellency, I shall take my leave first.”

With that Li used teleportation.

After returning to the Royal Castle Li realized something.

What should she do about Amira?

If someone saw her it would probably cause problems.

“Amira, can you use a magic that hides your appearance?”

“Hm?”

Patting the little girl who tilted her head, Li spoke.

“This is the Royal Castle. If people see you it will become troublesome. So I will use a little magic to hide you.”

“Mm!”

And so Li cast an invisibility magic on Amira.

With the now hidden Amira accompanying her, Li planned to quietly slip out of the Royal Castle.

However, someone interfered.

“Ah! Li Earlychar Karasebed Quewa! Perfect timing!”

It was Evans Ghe Bonaccorti, the Chief Court Magic Pharmacist.

“Please! Come along with me!”

Li had heard those exact words from him once before.

“I refuse!”

And so Li’s answer was exactly the same as before.