Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

Isaac said to the priest who was casting a restorative spell on him.

"This ring is enchanted to relieve pain. Wear it and you will feel more comfortable." The priest put the ring on Professor Isaac's finger and left.

"Professor." Soon, Cardin called Isaac carefully, and Isaac slowly raised his hand.

Cardin took Isaac's hand in his own and after a brief, deep breath, he continued.

"Senior Esther is recovering over there. According to the priests, she temporarily lost consciousness during the treatment, but will wake up soon."

"It's a pity to leave without seeing Esther." Isaac smiled weakly, and Cardan held back his sadness, waiting for Isaac's next words.

"Cardan Ingmar." Isaac's words then made Cardan's expression stiffen.

"What...?" The only person who knew Cardin's last name was Jack Carter, who ran the Owl Bar.

No, he had believed that only Jack Carter knew.

"Father would be proud of you if he saw Cardin now," Isaac said with a kind smile while Cardin looked at him with a blank expression.

"Don't worry, Cardan. As far as I know, I'm the only one who knows Cardan's true identity."

"How does the professor know..."

"That's because Lord Charlotte and I are like brothers. Lord Charlotte sent me a letter before she was executed." Isaac continued, looking at the sky with eyes full of longing.

"I can't tell you everything, but to put it simply, you asked me to take care of you, Cardan."

"If I hadn't gone to the academy, I wouldn't have met you..."

"Lady Charlotte seems very sure that you will go to the academy?" Isaac chuckled and Cardin looked at him with disbelief.

"Cardan. Lady Charlotte was executed for colluding with the demons and using their power."

Isaac said in a different serious voice than before, and Cardin swallowed, waiting for the next words.

"But I don't believe that fact. The Lady Charlotte I have known all my life is not someone who would do that." If Isaac didn't believe in Charlotte, he wouldn't teach Cardin well.

No, Cardan's true identity would be revealed from the beginning, causing him to be executed by the kingdom.

“Perhaps Lady Charlotte already knows the fact that the kingdom has been invaded by the demons.” Isaac continued with a bitter expression.

"I can't know the details of the truth. But I want to tell you. Lady Charlotte is innocent." Hearing that, Cardin couldn't help but shed tears.

"Cardan. Go find the remains of Lord Charlotte." Charlotte took off the necklace from Cardan's neck and handed it to Cardan.

"Go to my laboratory, there will be a small warehouse with a locked door. This is the key to open that place." Cardin carefully took the necklace he handed over.

Isaac smiled again kindly.

"There will be a letter from Lady Charlotte and a map marking the places where Lady Charlotte left her traces."

"How come the professor has that?"

"Didn't I tell you? We're like brothers. Ah, in that case, Cardin is like a nephew to me." Isaac chuckled even in the pain.

"Huh. Looks like there isn't much time left." Isaac sighed and continued with a serious expression again.

"Cardan. It seems there is something you don't know. It's better to tell you now." Cardan stared at Isaac, wondering what those words were.

"Cardan, you have the ability to absorb magic. You know, the ability called magic absorption."

"Magic absorption?"

"This is an innate talent. An ability that only those chosen by God can possess. As far as I know, Cardin is the only one who possesses this ability." In an instant, many memories flashed through Cardin's mind.

"Because of the evil people who possessed this ability in the past, it is also called a cursed ability." Cardin couldn't help but laugh when he heard what Isaac said next.

This was an ability he had never known existed in his life.

"Regarding that ability, I have also sorted it out and put it in the warehouse. Please confirm it." Isaac said and started coughing.

As he coughed, blood came out. Cardin hurriedly turned Isaac's head to the side to let him spit out the blood, then wiped his face with his sleeve.

"It seems that this is all I can do." He looked at Cardin with regret.

"I wanted to take care of you for a while longer on behalf of Lady Charlotte. What a pity."

"Professor..." "Everyone will die one day. So don't be too sad." Isaac ended his words with a kind smile.

"Cardan. You are the best necromancer among my necromancer students. So you must survive." This reminded him of the feeling when he heard Charlotte's last words.

"Ah, and the City of the Dead really exists. Lady Charlotte has been there, so it doesn't just exist in legends. So we must find it." The color gradually drained from Isaac's face.

"Death is near, and the body is only now feeling comfortable." Cardan knew. He knew he couldn't catch it.

I knew Isaac could not survive. Although I had a lot to say, I didn't even have the strength to say it.

"I can finally experience the afterlife that I've always been curious about." All Cardin could do was hold his hand and listen to his story until the end.

"Please give my regards to Esther and the people at the academy." That was all.

"Ok, I see."

“That’s all I have to say as a teacher.” Isaac seemed relieved, smiled, and slowly closed his eyes.

"Cardan, take care."