บท 63: Delusions

Wisebel's next scheme was clear: manipulate a mad scientist into creating an invention, steal the results, and then take credit for defeating him, boosting his own reputation in the process.

He really enjoyed playing both arsonist and firefighter. Maybe he was just set in his ways.

Despite his intelligence, Wisebel was ultimately just a privileged fool. If I were in his position, I'd have at least three backup plans.

The butterfly squad tracked down the mad scientist's mansion. His research involved ritual magic—harnessing the power of many to create one superhuman being.

The method was an adaptation of succubus magic, skirting legality but remaining in a gray area.

"So, he's managed to extract power?" Wisebel said.

"Yes," his aide confirmed.

"Explain in detail."

"He maintained physical contact and extracted mana from two individuals simultaneously," the aide elaborated.