Chapter 51

“Eirian,” she commanded.

They nodded, quickly pulling out Lilith’s card.

“A-Apprentice Summoner Eirian requests your presence!” they stammered. “Owb, blot out the sun!”

Without hesitation, the card’s form dissipated in a flash…and nothing happened. Anxiously, Eirian looked wildly around, and then, the guards lifted their guns and gestured angrily.

“Okay, you two, that’s more than enough.”

Above them, from an air ventilation duct in the ceiling, wisps of dark smoke began to slowly issue forth. Eirian held their breath, their eyes wide, uncertain of what they should be more fearful of, the guards or the cloud of smoke. At their side, the magcat tensed, angry at not being sent forth first.