Chapter 411
by post_apiChapter 411: Watching
“What do you mean, sister?”
The two girls’ eyes brightened instantly.
“It would be inappropriate for us to confront them within the academy grounds, but outside…”
Magic Rainbow’s voice chilled slightly.
“Ah, you’re right! How clever, sister! Shall we act immediately? I can assist!”
Demon Two cried out joyfully.
“Fool, acting now would draw suspicion.”
Before Magic Rainbow could respond, Demon One reached over and tapped her forehead.
“Oh, then what does Sister Magic Rainbow suggest?”
“Regarding those noble girls, we absolutely cannot strike now. Even if we did, targeting all of them is impossible.”
“Huh? Why?”
“Because that would attract too much attention. Our only target is the one who carved on your desk—the others merely need a lesson.”
Magic Rainbow settled into the chair in her room.
Her gaze turned pensive, fingers lightly rapping the tabletop with crisp *tap-tap* echoes.
“But any action must wait. For now, let the Stealth Ant sisters track them discreetly to identify the carver.”
“Moreover, this approach may allow us to gather leverage from these Grand Aristocrats’ mansions—perhaps even intelligence concerning the reincarnator…”
After refining further details, Magic Rainbow summoned the Stealth Ants concealed within their shadows.
Three hundred Stealth Ants had accompanied them to the capital, Sinirka. One hundred twenty were divided into six units of twenty, each hidden within the shadows of Magic Rainbow, Demon One, Demon Two, Army Lady, Lvzi, and Stealth One.
Beyond guarding these six ants living openly in human territory, the group could leverage their convenient stealth and invisibility abilities for covert operations.
The remaining one hundred eighty ants formed sixty trios scattered through the capital’s shadows, functioning as a clandestine surveillance network to monitor and eavesdrop on the entire city.
Magic Rainbow rarely interfered with these one hundred eighty Stealth Ants. Unless valuable intelligence surfaced, they would not contact Magic Rainbow and her companions.
As for the one hundred twenty Stealth Ants attending Magic Rainbow’s group:
After using the skill “Hidden Shadow” to transform into shadows, twenty Stealth Ants merged seamlessly into the shadows of Magic Rainbow and her companions.
Once shadow-bound, the silhouettes cast by all objects in their vision appeared as extradimensional entities separate from physical space—merging among them never felt crowded.
Telepathic communication, however, differed entirely. When one Stealth Ant spoke, the other nineteen heard her voice simultaneously.
If all twenty conversed at once, each perceived nineteen voices speaking directly into her ears… an overwhelming cacophony.
Fortunately, most Stealth Ants possessed reserved dispositions and disliked chatter, preventing such occurrences.
They typically lingered within the shadows of Magic Rainbow’s group, silently observing their sisters’ lives, exchanging only brief remarks when boredom struck.
Yet prolonged shadow-dwelling grew unbearable for the ants. Whenever solitude arose—such as during nightly retreats to their rooms—Magic Rainbow and her companions permitted the Stealth Ants to emerge and breathe freely.
…
Back to the present.
After hearing Magic Rainbow’s words, the shadows of the three girls, including her own, suddenly elongated… stretched… expanded…
Immediately afterward, these transformed shadows changed into large gray ants.
Each of the three girls’ shadows produced ten Stealth Ants, totaling thirty Stealth Ants that nearly filled the entire room.
“Sisters, did you all hear what I just discussed with Demon One and Demon Two?”
Seeing the Stealth Ants appear, a smile spread across Magic Rainbow’s face.
The Stealth Ants nodded in response.
They acted swiftly, dividing into small teams without Magic Rainbow’s instruction. After nodding to Magic Rainbow and the other two girls, they prepared to depart immediately to monitor those noble girls.
“Wait a moment.”
Magic Rainbow called out to them.
The ants paused, thirty pairs of eyes turning toward Magic Rainbow.
“Sisters, exercise utmost caution. Remember, the lives of those nobles are worth less than a single strand of your hair.”
“Hmm.”
The Stealth Ants gazed at Magic Rainbow for a few more moments before filing out of the room.
Under night’s concealment, they dissolved into streaks of shadow… departing the Magic Academy before splitting into several groups scattering in different directions…
…
“Now we come to that female teacher named Ando!”
“What does sister plan to do about her?”
Only after the thirty Stealth Ants departed did Demon One and Demon Two recall the detestable teacher who had made them “reflect on themselves.”
Though Ando was hateful, the noble girl who had carved those words seemed even more despicable in the sisters’ eyes, causing them to temporarily forget about the teacher.
“I’ve already devised a way to handle her.”
“What way?”
“You’ll know tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow? We’re taking action tomorrow? Splendid! Save an opportunity for me, sister—I intend to deliver that slap I never got to land!”
“Don’t even consider participating. Since we’re in the academy and you hold student status, striking a teacher is unthinkable. Leave everything to me.”
“Ah… why must it be this way?”
“While this satisfies sister, what about us?”
Their adorable complaints drew a smile from Magic Rainbow, who couldn’t resist ruffling their heads and tousling their smooth hair into disarray.
…
The next day.
After her morning class, Magic Rainbow summoned Demon One and Demon Two, and they walked together toward the teaching building.
Having studied the schedules of all Magic Academy instructors, Magic Rainbow knew Ando—currently without classes—was likely in her study.
Though Demon One and Demon Two had upcoming classes, their status as top academy talents meant they’d already mastered all second-year curriculum. Even if they skipped, the teacher would likely turn a blind eye.
Just as Magic Rainbow anticipated, Ando was indeed in her study—perhaps preparing lessons or studying magical texts…
“Teacher Magic Rainbow? What brings you here at this hour?”
Startled by Magic Rainbow’s appearance at her study door, Ando stood and inquired.
Likely due to the previous altercation, Ando now regarded Magic Rainbow with not only her customary jealousy and wariness, but also a faint undercurrent of fear.