The massive hall of the administrative head's office grew silent and still. However, that stillness wasn't peaceful, but like a predator that crouched low to the ground, ready to spring into a violent lunge to tear its prey apart.
The students pressed themselves against the walls, giving Frieren and the Carapace Rider room for their battle.
Anica was nowhere to be found, so the students had to erect a low-grade barrier to try and prevent stray attacks from hitting them or at least slow them down.
The Carapace Rider stared at Frieren, whose eyes and upper half of her face were covered by a sleek silver eye mask that resembled a crown that didn't quite reach her hair.
"Are you sure you want to fight blindfolded?"