Guilty without Punishment

As if in a trance, everyone paid close attention to the flaming fox before them. Many froze in fear, terrified that a Hell-flame Fox had existed and lived so close to them, let alone inside the city. Some were awestruck, unable to look away from the beautiful living flames at the center of the courtroom.

Fronks' jaw dropped the moment Bowzer expanded his young fox form in a hulking flame. Even the battle-hardened captain of the guard was on the verge of soiling his armor in fear.

Arnole stood up and stared at the beast. He didn't appear to be surprised but concerned. As to what he was concerned for, no one could tell.

"That's enough Bowzer!" Jack extended his hand and held up the back of his palm as he commanded. A sudden light appeared there, in the form of a seal.