"You aren't going anywhere!!" Merisa's voice rang out, sharp and absolute, her authority undeniable.
Razeal's body locked in place, every limb frozen under the weight of her aura. He couldn't move an inch. His jaw tightened, but all he could do was sigh inwardly. Of course. I knew something like this would happen.
[You can use that skill, host. I mean you ca run, maybe hide from her… at least for a while,] the system's voice echoed inside his head, half eager, half anxious.
Nah, Razeal dismissed, his mental tone dry. She's too powerful. At best it buys me an hour, maybe a day. It's useless so not worth it.
[Then what now?] the system asked, almost sulking. [Are we going back to the Virelan household?]
