"..."
"All dark magicians are tarred with the same brush!"
As Shesta Villandet Bapulor spoke to herself, Orport, standing behind Patricia, muttered under his breath. This investigator was well aware of the Nicholas family's capabilities, and he was all the more cognizant of Patricia's status as the strongest contemporary swordsman.
So, he felt perfectly justified in seeking shelter behind the girl.
The investigator's gloved right hand slipped into his pocket and rubbed for a few seconds, while he began to recite a spell under his breath.
Just as Shesta Villandet Bapulor was engrossed in studying her momentary loss,
The investigator pointed at her from a distance, wielding his right hand out of his pocket.
"Ouch!"
"Why do you all have to be so tricky?"
The effects of the spell were immediate.
