The woman stared at the human and the musician with a touch of annoyance. Particularly the latter. Clearly, this wasn't meant to be. She turned to Savien, who had sat down and was wiping the barrel of his gun.
-When I told you to bring the human... I didn't tell you to bring witnesses, did I?
-Not that I'm aware of, but before talking about accusations, you might consider that if I'd only knocked Harris out, he'd have told the staff everything and we'd have had to deal with the rest of the college.
-True, but this is serious. If he dies...
-Our target is the human, right ? We just have to be careful.
-Hey, you two...
This last voice came from Kataklysm, who was beginning to worry that she couldn't hear a word they were saying. With a voice on edge, he declared rather loudly.
-You know, it's rather rude to talk behind people's backs when you're standing in front of them.
-You'll have to wait, my darling, and take the opportunity to have a chat with your buddy, because this could be the last time!
Taking her advice, the human approached Harris, staring sharply at the other musician. He touched his shoulder, and the fire mage reacted.
-What's the matter?
-Listen, uh... I'm sorry it had to be this way, really. I guess I've got a knack for getting into trouble.
-That's just like you, he says with an amused smile. But that's okay, right ? You'll be alright, won't you ? You said you'd find Kôrdina, but if you don't, who else is going to?
He was right. Given the astronomical luck that brought him here, there won't be a second miracle. If he dies, no one will know what happened to her. But that wasn't what was bothering him. What bothered him was the current situation. He swallowed in a trembling voice.
-B-but if anything happens to you... I know you're not made of sugar, but even so, Luna and that other clown, they're no laughing matter ! I don't want you to get hurt because of me...
-Don't worry, I won't stay here unnecessarily.
He picked up his violin and tuned it. Giving a confident smile, he almost quipped:
-After all, I've got a weapon to defend myself!
-A violin ? Are you serious ? What, you're going to put them to sleep with a lullaby?
-No, I was thinking more along the lines of... THIS!
Concentrating, he played an ascending key as a flaming musical note appeared above his violin. Kataklysm's eyes widened, fascinated by the way he used his fire element. But he wasn't the only one looking at the violinist. Luna, one hand on her chin, was analyzing the situation with chopsticks.
-He seems to be on board... Not planned, but whatever.
-By the way, asked Savien, since a little spice has been added to the contract... Don't you think it's time to increase my bounty? Unless you think you can do without my services, then it's up to you...
-I'll give you a bonus if you do your job right. And since it's now 2 against 2...
She brought up a virtual screen, flipped through a few tabs and landed on the ammunition category. She selected a pack of bullets, and brought up the box in her hand. She handed it to the sniper.
-Here, just in case. You concentrate on Harris, okay?
-Good, my reserves were somewhat limited, he said, grabbing the cartridges.
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FantezieIt's the story of a student who is devastated by the disappearance of his adopted sister. As if by twist of fate, his university career is wiped away from his life, to be replaced by another kind of career. The kind that will shape his perception of...
