"..."
The scene before her rendered Shane speechless.
At this moment, Tielle no longer had the indifferent and unwelcoming aura she usually exuded; instead, she was surrounded by sadness, nostalgia, and what seemed to be intense hatred.
The evidence was that Tielle, unnoticed, had gripped her favorite blade tightly as if wishing to plunge it into someone's heart, her slender arms trembling.
Shane could imagine the whirlwind of emotions that were entangling Tielle's heart at that moment.
It made Shane feel that continuing to stay and watch might not be a good idea.
Thus, he prepared to turn and leave.
But just then, Shane felt the presence of many unfamiliar magic powers which made him stop in his tracks.
"Who...!?"
Tielle, with the "Enemy Detection" skill, immediately sensed the hostility directed toward her, and the sad aura around her vanished instantly, replaced once again by her usual coldness.
The next second...
"Yo, long time no see."