𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐀 ＃ ZENON ZOGRATIS. [✓]

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this chapter contains vague manga spoilers !!

THE SOLEMN MAIDEN'S BREATHE HITCHED , as she soon sensed another mana's presence. [y/n] couldn't help bt glance at them, peering in the room.

She soon recognized it to be a demon's, along with her younger sister. [y/n] wanted to run away, out of all people she doesn't want Noelle to see her like this. But her feet stayed completely still on the spot,

Refusing to move, it was as if her own body was acting against her. Lucia's voice snapped her out of her trance,
"[y/n], focus. That's a semi-high ranking demon I sense. I don't know what you are thinking, but go."

Lucia promptly informed, as [y/n] unscathed her blade. The color of a bright [c] coated it, sprinting forward to the said demon. Leaping forward mid-air, in one swift motion the demon was eliminated. "Light Magic : Scorching Beam."

Still, it was no match for the female. [y/n] soon reached to her own shoulders to grab her furry-coat that was draped there, she soon recalled she dropped it in her semi-battle.

Noelle's pinkish-violet eyes widened, a strange gust of wind flowing towards her. Noelle realized that she might be a potential enemy, readying her stance.

Noelle barely saw her face 'cause of her agility, as her brows furrowed in response. "W-what, who are you?"

Noelle asked, taking a few steps backwards. Noticing how she defeated the demon within a minute, she was someone to be aware of. [y/n] slightly turned her head, over her shoulder to briefly glance at the female.

"You're.." Noelle stammered, her eyes widening in realization. For a moment, [y/n] felt her eyes widen too. 'Did she recognize me?' She kept up her composed facade, biting her lower lips nervously.

"You're that lady, who helped me right?" Noelle asked, her face contorting into one that was confused. [y/n]'s tense shoulders relaxed upon her sentence, her deep hue of crimson-colored eyes staring at Noelle.

"Yes.." [y/n] promptly answered, diverting her gaze elsewhere. The older female changed her appearance just a bit, knowing she can't risk it. "Oh,"

"I.. Well, Thank you for healing me back there." Noelle's lips tugged upwards in a small smile, as she rubbed her nape.
[y/n]'s eyes widened, as she clenched her fists.

"It's no problem." [y/n] quipped, as she felt another's mana approaching the room. "You should be going, don't waste your time here.."

[y/n] muttered, as Noelle quirked a brow. "But!──" Noelle called, as the female's figure dissipated within thin air. "Noelle!" The call of her distant-relative made her turn her head.

"Mimosa?" Noelle mumbled, as she was still too dazed. Mimosa panted quietly, before taking a glimpse at Noelle. "We found Vanica!"

"You did?" Noelle swiftly turned around, as Mimosa nodded. "Well, lead me to her then!" The two young females rushed away, leaving the room.

[y/n] pressed her back against the wall, as the color of her crimson-eyes flickered and returned to it's [e/c] color. A heavy sigh left her lips, knowing what Vanica did. Vanica made full use of Loropechka's curse and played around with her,

From her rough observation on Noelle and Vanica's battle in the heart kingdom, her younger sister had a close bond with the queen. And likely the reason they are here today is to retrieve their captains and friend

She was in the shadows, not knowing what to do. Whether she should assist the Dark Triad or simply flee. [y/n]'s mind was a complete disaster, pacing back and forth.