What the hell is going on with that...?

　The Wraiths started running as soon as possible to chase the golem, but Raffy and the others still hadn't caught up with the scene they had just seen.

　The Wraith's golem was a perfect disguise. From the clothes of the guards' humans to the color of their skin and their expressions, it was a perfect reproduction. It seemed to not emit a voice, but from the side, it looked like a human.

　No one would suspect that it was a golem looking at that figure.

　That is probably the reason why they couldn't find it even if they could detect the magic power. It's not that the Wraiths couldn't find the golem. They had found it, but they couldn't notice it.

　Maybe we should admire its ability to deceive them as it walked proudly within sight.

　However, the problem is that I don't remember Wraith giving such a performance to a golem. It's true that he made a golem that can transform, but even so, it literally only changes shape.

　There is no power to change the color of the skin or reproduce clothing there.

　In fact, when I was experimenting in the workshop, it hadn't changed from silver, the color of Mithril, and even when it was in human form, organs like eyes and nose didn't exist.

　For some reason, they are powered up on their own.

'I don't know if it's because I took in magic power, but it seems to be adding functions on its own...!
How is that possible?
No, it's not normally possible!
If we don't, security will know!

　The golem running away from the wraiths, the golem doesn't have any hesitation in its steps, as if it's no longer thinking about blending in with the security people. If he continues to run around without hiding, he'll be found in less than a few minutes.

'Raffy, can you catch up to them!
I'm going to try!

　I'm not going to be the only one who's been in this situation. As it is, without hesitation, he reaches for the sword at his waist and swings it with a familiar motion.

　Wraith saw the scene and was sure of victory.

　--But.

''It's not true...''

　The sound of slashing in the sky echoed hollowly.

　The golem leapt in time with Raffy's sword and dodged the blade with a flourish. Probably, unlike the time of the experiment, Raffy didn't have any additions or subtractions. If that was the case, then the Wraith's golem would be able to handle the full force of the S-class adventurer's attack.

　My cheeks naturally tugged at the false scene.

'Hey Wraith, this isn't what you're talking about...!

　Raffy, whose expression was distorted, swung his sword continuously, but the golem continued to avoid any of them at a very short distance. If he continued like this, he couldn't see a future of hitting it.

'Raffy, step back!

　Wraith quickly switched means.
　He wanted to stop the movement with his sword to make as little noise as possible, but it couldn't be helped.

''Magic, please!''

　After confirming that Raffy was away from the golem, Wraith gave the three mages what they wanted. If the swords can be avoided, they'll just use the amount of magic they have to kill him.

　Half-praying, he watches as the magic is concocted. In less than ten seconds, the three of them finished their preparations and timed their preparations and released their magic at the golem running in front of them.

　Blades of wind and countless needles of water attacked the defenseless golem's back at once. However, as soon as the magic touched the golem's body, it disappeared as if it had never happened. The golem itself did not make any special movements.

''........What the hell is that guy?''

　Wraith mutters in astonishment while making it himself. I never thought I could take a direct hit and not get a scratch.

'I'd like to hear it,'
Can you stop...?
I can't do it. Let's go home. Let's go now.

　I can only keep a straight face at the unexpected phenomenon.
　Until I came here, I thought it was sufficient or excessive in terms of strength, but now I don't think that's even the slightest bit true.

　It's a golem that's not even close to being over-specified.

　The moment Wraith, his expression twisted in frustration, turned the corner. Out of the corner of my vision, I can see the figures of the humans I didn't want to see.

　The moment the security humans noticed our presence, they let out a high-pitched whistle sound without hesitation. The sound of the whistle that echoed throughout the academy was definitely something that would make the situation of the Wraiths worse.

''This is the worst.......!

　The Wraiths momentarily continue their pursuit of the golem with their faces down to avoid being seen as much as possible. From behind them, the security personnel follow one after another. It's a situation you don't see very often, being chased while chasing.

''What are we going to do?!''

　Raffy asks, looking impatient.
　'In fact, unless we do something soon, we'll be cornered by the number of people.

　Wraith is desperately trying to think as she sips on the physical improvement potion. However, he could only think of a tragic ending, perhaps because of his impatience.

'I don't want to go bankrupt, I don't want to go bankrupt, I don't want to go bankrupt, I don't want to go bankrupt.'
Ray, you're acting like a broken robot!
Come back to reality, please!

　At Lurimes and Sylvia's desperate calls, the Wraiths barely manage to connect with consciousness. Immediately after that, the shape of the golem melts again in front of the Wraiths' eyes.

　The appearance of the golem, which has changed into a human form as it is, is that of the same security personnel as when they first encountered it. Probably, they intend to take advantage of this confusion and blend in with the security people.

　The situation is completely unfavorable.

　Wraith looks at the security people closing in behind him and makes a decision.

''d*mn it, let's hide for once now before we are surrounded. If it's a golem, we can use our magic detection to find it again!　Let the magic fog up!
I understand!

　Following Wraith's instructions, Sylvia generated an impromptu fog using water magic. The surroundings were covered in white and nothing could be seen. In the meantime, the Wraiths ran into the school building and hid behind the stairs.

''Huh........''

　Leaning my body against the wall, I exhale heavily and regulate my ragged breathing. The sensation of the cold night air stinging his lungs relentlessly. Wraith clutched his chest and looked up at the ceiling with a pained expression on his face.

　A short whistle sounded from outside at regular intervals, and she could hear people running noisily. If she glanced out the window, she could see security people, confused by the fog, busily exchanging conversations about not that way, not that way.

　It's safe to assume that they've succeeded in buying some time for now.

'It's good that you got away but what are you going to do about that golem?

　Raffy poses the question that everyone has been having: even with the physical abilities and sword skills of an S-class adventurer, they can't even snatch it, and the magic of the three skilled mages doesn't even scratch it.

　On top of that, they even have the power to mimic humans.

　It was supposed to be made as a training golem, but it's now at a level where there's absolutely no problem putting it into actual battle.

　If we don't take some kind of measure, it will be difficult to stop that golem.

For now, let's just keep track of the golem's location at all times. It's not a good idea if it escapes like this.
I'll take care of it.
Thank God. Now what are we going to do?

　It can be considered almost impossible to defeat that golem in a straightforward manner. It may be possible to defeat it by releasing a larger scale of magic, but that would cause damage to the academy as well.

　It may be a realistic means of suppressing them by putting more people on them. I'm not going to be able to get it done, but I'll have to call on the academy side for help.

　Well, although he doesn't like it, Wraith thinks that's possible. The golem's outburst this time wasn't intentional, and if we examine it in detail, we might be able to find out what caused it.

　If it would still be Wraith's fault, then that's the time to do it. The way the virus was going, he could probably keep teaching for a little while longer. That would pay for it.

　If there's a problem--

I escaped once...

　Perhaps the security people think it's a suspicious person breaking in. They might not have seen your face, but they might know at least the number of people.

　Well, even so, they might cooperate with us if we explain the situation, but there's a good chance they'll be able to escape to the golem while doing so. That mobility. If I'm not careful, it would be an instant.

''Hmm...?''

　As Wraith was thinking about this and that, Lurimes, who was exploring the magic, suddenly tilted his head.

''What's going on?''
The magic suddenly disappeared.
Gone?　Not that you lost it or anything?
Yeah. It's like flipping a switch, all of a sudden.

　It's usually impossible for magic power to disappear.
　If it's a human being, magic power will continue to circulate inside the body as long as it's alive, and even if it's a golem, it will continue to consume the magic power of the magic stone.

　The fact that it disappears means--

Out of magic...?
I don't know.

　If that's the case, then the story is simple.
　We can go out to the place where the magic power disappeared and collect the golem that stopped moving.

''Well we'll just have to go.
Yes....

　At Wraith's words, all three of them except Rotia nodded.