Chương 841: A Cutting Blow - Part 8

"She caught a man from an impossible distance today. I saw it myself," Blackthorn said. "And she's killed all those men on the fort ramparts in the days before."

"She did indeed," Oliver said. "And yet, Nila hates combat. She ought not to be here."

"She does?" Blackthorn could not hide her surprise, even behind her usual mask. "Why is she… ah. That is why."

Oliver made no attempt to reply. It seemed that Blackthorn already understood.

"Who is she?" Blackthorn asked. "If she were at the Academy, she would be Professor Yoreholder's favourite. Her talent is the strangest thing."