Upon sighting that figure, the crowd's faces drastically changed.
"Lord Lide!"
The master of this place had returned.
Lide's sharp gaze swept over the assembly, silencing nearly two thousand people in the small square with his stare.
No civilian dared to defy an Advanced Mage, particularly one who had just utilized powerful magic.
Tap tap—tap tap—
The dark mage boots stepping on the bluestone pavement made a slight noise, but to the hushed crowd, it was overwhelmingly loud.
Lide completely ignored these powerless civilians and calmly walked towards the little girl.
One step. Another step.
The little girl was curled up, having just been frightened by the sudden explosion.
Seeing the mage approaching in his long robe, it felt like a noose tightening around her neck, the despair almost spilling from her chest.
Was this mage also here to kill her?
Then, a slight smile appeared on her face.