Kurt couldn’t properly grasp the situation, but he reacted quickly. He naturally accepted the greeting of the five magicians and soon noticed there was a person missing. Austen’s guardian, Mujak, who had been arrested for unauthorized entry and kidnapping, was nowhere to be seen.

“Where is Mujak?”

Theo responded, “Is it okay to explain that with the report?”

“Hmm, okay. Rather...” Kurt glanced at Aquilo behind Theo. Kurt was much more worried about the dragon who had suddenly appeared. There was a flash of light, as though she felt his glance. It was enough to make people blink a few times.

“... Uh!”

The crowd reflexively closed their eyes and opened them again. An impressive-looking woman with sea-colored hair stood in the spot where the dragon had been. There were horns coming from her head, and her fluorescent eyes showed that she was different from humans. Despite her bewitching appearance, she gave off an oppressive feeling.

In this silence, Aquilo slightly bent her knees. “It is nice to meet you, king of Meltor. I am Aquilo of the blue clan, daughter of Surmidon...