The Little Girl With Red Eyes

For a moment, Magnus's mind raced as questions flooded his thoughts like mushrooms springing up after rain. 

Was Baron Petra aware of this operation? 

If so, why did he drug us and even attempt to kill us? 

What is the condition of Farad and me?

Before Magnus could ponder any further, he suddenly saw the maid throw the knife she was holding at him. 

With instincts, Magnus reacted in a flash, twisting his body to evade the lethal projectile. The knife whizzed past him, embedding itself firmly in the wall behind.

"Melting Stone!"

Magnus recited another magic spell, summoning dozens of smoldering stones that appeared behind him. Without a moment's hesitation, he launched them towards the maid.

Despite the oncoming barrage, the maid's expression remained remarkably calm. In an instant, her eyes suddenly turned red, and she sidestepped with the agility of a cheetah, effortlessly evading Magnus's spell.