Tenjo Hikari also greeted warmly.
Afterward, Tenjo Hikari curiously asked if it knew anything about Teacher Daitokuji.
Upon hearing the question about Daitokuji, it nodded, indicating it knew well.
The matter of Daitokuji's reincarnation is indeed related to the Three Sages.
"Since you've obtained the certification of all three Sages, it is about time," Sanderion thought it over and decided it was the right moment, so it began explaining to Tenjo Hikari.
As one of the founders of the Secret Village of the Spellcasters, and one of the oldest Spellcaster-Type Spirits, it, along with Crowley and Endymion, inherited the name of "Original Scripture Legend," and were thus known as the Three Sages among the spirits, being some of the closest spirits to the prototype.
The three of them had always collaborated, sharing their understanding of magic in the Secret Village of the Spellcasters, managing the stronghold of the Mages.
But—
On that day.
A mysterious red light suddenly pierced through the entire Spirit Realm.
In that fleeting moment, unnoticed by ordinary spirits and humans, the supreme spirits almost simultaneously saw that beam of light.
Soon afterward, the entire Spirit World began to collapse and divide, with each of the Three Sages using their powers to maintain the operation of a dimension corresponding to their magical schools. To protect their respective schools, they reduced meetings and visits to the Secret Village of the Spellcasters, opting to discuss matters in the more stable and powerful Mage Domain.
In short, as soon as they realized that the ordinary spirits had not even noticed, let alone understood, the owner of that light had already torn the world apart, making them immediately aware of the terror of this unknown enemy.
Thus, they began their exploration and research.
After all, though that beam of light only flashed once, no one could guarantee it wouldn't reappear, nor could anyone ensure that next time it wouldn't unleash its power on living beings!
For this reason, over the past decades, the Three Sages had been diligently searching for many methods.
Crowley, during one of his travels, discovered Daitokuji, an unparalleled Alchemist, and was astonished, introducing him to them. During that time, Endymion brought forth an issue they hadn't realized.
The behind-the-scenes manipulator possessed the power to control souls, converting some dead, powerful spirits into other beings. Although the process was unknown, and what problems arose afterward were unclear, the death of an Alchemist like Daitokuji could trigger unforeseen events.
That's why Daitokuji, aware of his impending fate, began planning to reincarnate as a spirit.
"The division of the Spirit World is something almost all spirits are aware of, but genuinely recognizing how terrifying it is, and realizing we must confront an unimaginable entity in the future, is something few spirits truly comprehend."
Sanderion explained these secrets and research to Tenjo Hikari in the workshop.
Over the years, they had gradually discovered traces of the behind-the-scenes manipulator and were slowly reaching the "forces" under that entity's control.
Precisely because this task was so difficult and dangerous, high-ranking spirits like Sanderion were extremely busy—only top spirits disinterested in the fate of the world, like the Dragon Lord of the Dark World, did not care.
"Now that you've been acknowledged by the Three Sages and can step into the Mage Domain, you'll be certainly involved in this matter and perhaps search for the Crusher's trail.
Ha, in that case, maybe I'll get to relax a bit! Spend every day napping in the workshop!"
Tenjo Hikari awkwardly laughed on the side.
The mastermind behind the Spirit World split...
Indeed, Tenjo Hikari had always paid attention to this matter but never found any clues.
He attempted to ask the Light of Destruction if it was related, but it calmly informed Tenjo Hikari that the entity causing the Spirit World division was definitely someone else, perhaps having no link at all to the Human World, rather an original being within the spirits.
This left Tenjo Hikari puzzled.
After all, the Spirit World is not something like "a single planet" or "a single world," it is far more extensive than what humans perceive, even larger than the usual understanding of the Cosmos!
Beings like the Black Luster Soldier, who can reopen Chaos and create the Cosmos, imply a Spirit World much larger than what people typically imagine.
In such a context, if some "original" spirit suddenly decided to stir things up and destroy the world, it would not be something he could predict from mere imagination.
Not to mention the actual situation, these "Original Scripture" level spirits, each one possesses world-destroying capabilities.
Just like the Witchcrafter Madame Verre before him.
Though not the genuine prototype like the Primal Black Luster Soldier in the Warrior's Domain, the exact level of difference between it and the original is probably hard to determine.
However, it still bore many differences from the original scripture.
On one hand, although it slacked off, clearly it wasn't truly idle, indeed taking responsibility when issues arose. But on the other hand, it would immediately slack off once it had someone else to take over the work.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be making comments about napping all the time.
A bit nice, but not too good. Still a lazy spirit.
In any case, having learned much about the challenges and difficulties facing the Spirit Realm, dangers unknown to ordinary spirits, and even some coordinates of "dangerous dimensions," Tenjo Hikari said his farewells and prepared to leave.
As he departed and hadn't gone far, he suddenly felt a glow from the card box at his waist.
Surprised, he opened the card box.
Meanwhile, Sanderion had been slumped over the workshop's table for a long time and suddenly called out: "Haine? Haine—"
Haine, the Witchcrafter Haine.
After calling several times with no response, it became slightly uneasy.
"Bang—" Suddenly, the workshop's door burst open, and two girls, one with red hair and another with purple, rushed into the room, calling out anxiously to Sanderion: "Trouble, trouble, Master! The tailor, it left this behind and disappeared!"
"Huh?"
Sanderion was so startled it jumped up, quickly grabbing the paper and skimming through it.
[To Master,
I overheard your conversation with Mr. Hikari and realized that you weren't actually running around but working hard, deeply aware of my mistakes, and determined to reflect and punish myself.
You provided Mr. Hikari with several coordinates in the Other Dimension, hoping he'd explore those places and report back to you?
If so, as your apprentice, I should help you with this matter—so I've decided to embark on an adventure with Mr. Hikari, thus easing your burdens! Also as a punishment for my suspicion and mistrust in you.
Your apprentice, Witchcrafter Haine.]
The two senior witches, after reading the letter, couldn't help but respect Haine in their hearts, realizing "the tailor truly inherited the secret move, even mastered the Master's escape trick!" Indeed, this was Sanderion's genuine secret technique—skiving off!
Sanderion's mouth seemed to warp, eyes drifting as if envisioning Haine scratching its head and sticking out its tongue.
It was furious.
Daring to use my own magic against me, Haine!
Yet, after a brief moment of anger, it suddenly calmed down.
Well then—
The little tailor, at least this Duelist, is indeed very interesting, adept in various types of fusion and whatever else, should allow it to showcase itself.
The kids need to grow up...
"Master, what about the orders..."
Sanderion glanced at the towering, half-human-high stack of heavy orders made on impulse after watching the duel, only to find its pupils trembling.
Am I supposed to handle all these things? Me?
This is way too troublesome, really don't feel like bothering!
Its mouth twitched slightly, and after a moment, howled from its depths: "Come back! You come back, Haine!!!"
Meanwhile, Tenjo Hikari, after chatting with Witchcrafter Haine, had already welcomed the addition to his team.
He had started introducing the "workshop members," with no time to care about it.
Master?
No concern at all.