Passages

With the magic circles shining brightly on the ground, the other four members of the group emerged, their outlines enveloped in a halo of pulsating energy. 

As a precaution, Alina had painted a connecting magic circle on each of her colleagues, so that if an emergency happened, she could transport them no matter where she was. This also included their last plan, which consisted of Alina giving herself up and being taken to the Citadel of the Magi, thus overcoming their greatest challenge.

Vorian watched in awe and apprehension as these strange people appeared before him. They were all strangers in his eyes.

One of the people was a short girl with curved horns on her head and a lizard's tail. She had red eyes and a serious expression on her face.

"Well, Alina's magic has ended the effect of the disguise potion," said Xisrith, placing a fingertip on the tip of one of the horns.