Malone's expression of surprise vanished from the depths of his eyes in an instant, and as he clasped the other's soft hands, he had already launched his highest-level detection spell. His magic perception, like a grain of sand falling into a tranquil and unmarked lake, caused ripples that silently spread throughout the other's body.
Malone was certain that such a young mage would definitely not be aware of his perceptual ability. If the other party was indeed a Dark Mage, then his true colors would undoubtedly be exposed under Malone's detection.
However, much to Malone's disappointment and confusion, the feedback from his magic perception encountered no resistance upon entering the other's depths. Instead, the pull of Elemental Magic transmitted clearly and unmistakably back to the depths of Malone's mind. What was going on?
