I will contact you once I've settled matters. But do not expect much.
The phantom finally said, its voice heavy with reluctant concession.
Still, I am curious… why demand such a thing? With your connections, surely you could obtain something far better suited for your disciple.
The old woman's eyes gleamed, sharp as blades.
"That's none of your concern." She tapped her cane lightly against the cracked ground, and with a dismissive flick of her wrist, added, "You may take the little girl and her pet now."
Her sleeve billowed unnaturally as she waved her hand.
The red-eyed woman and the dragon stiffened. They both felt it instantly, the invisible restriction that had shackled them, gnawing at their very existence, was gone.
Both of them exhaled, relief written across their faces.
'It is always… unpleasant to know something is confining you.'
The woman thought.
