บท 216: Showcase, Part Thirty-Four*

Melisa leaned against the counter in the kitchen, her eyes scanning the headline of the newspaper in her hands. She had to admit, she wasn't sure what she had expected, but this... this was almost surreal.

The article went on to describe the chaos of the attack, the bravery of those who stood against the big, mean Shadow Mages. It portrayed Melisa and her friends as heroes.

Melisa couldn't help but feel a strange sense of satisfaction reading it. The Shadow Mages were painted firmly as the villains, with the writer citing quotes from several witnesses about how Melisa and her friends had protected everyone there.

Isabella's voice broke her focus, her tone dripping with amusement.

"Ugh, Armia, you should just let go a little more. It's good for you, I promise."

Melisa glanced up from the paper, her eyes narrowing at the sight in the background.