"Stop, stop, everyone," Kael raised his hand. "We all have the same questions. That's why we took the risk and followed, right? To find the truth."
Mariella, now completely deflated, hid behind Kael's back.
"Elisha's scary when she's obsessed."
Kael patted Mariella's head.
"Let's just find out what Lucien is trying to do here. If he's meeting someone dangerous, we intervene. If he's just… sightseeing, we apologize and leave."
That was the conclusion.
Just then—
CRACK!
A sharp sound echoed through the trees.
"Kael!"
Princess Celestia, who had been walking silently at the rear, cast an [Ice Shield] in an instant.
Clang!
A clear, ringing sound reverberated as a metal object deflected off the ice, spinning into a nearby tree trunk.
Kael, reacting a split second late, drew his sword.
"Enemy attack! Sniper!"
"Tch, I can't see them!" Bordon shouted, raising his shield.
