[Bonus chapter] Stringed Memories

"Who do you think you are?" Arad growled as he glared at Connor, a massive pressure emanating from his body.

"Who am I?" Connor smiled. "Question back at you. Oak log."

"You and this rotten city. Are nothing but mere waste." Veins started popping on Arad's neck as he took a stance.

Thud! Eris landed in front of Connor, "He's mine! Back off!"

"Take him if you want, but I'm taking Scarlet and that bastard Alcott," Connor growled, but he then felt his skin crawl.

"You don't get to decide that," Arad growled, clenching his hands on the sword.

^Frightful presence?^ Eris stared at Arad. ^It is heavier than that of a sorcerer or a half-dragon.^ It took her a second to realize.

SWOSH! Eris lifted her hands and aimed at Arad, "Die!" [Plasma Ball] She fired three condensed plasma orbs of immense heat.