(Third update...)
Before Charlotte, slumped on the ground; Sigmund, covered in blood and collapsed against a tree; and Felix, standing before his girl-shaped Automaton, the space in front of Charlotte began to change subtly.
The protective barrier made up of countless crystals slowly dissipated, but a hazy mist took its place, spreading through the air.
Within that hazy mist, space twisted like the surface of water struck by a stone.
Before long, several figures appeared before everyone.
It was a group of one man and five women!
The man wore a white shirt, black trousers, and a tight black leather vest. His wine-red eyes glimmered crimson in the night, deep and intoxicating like aged wine, drawing the gazes of everyone present.
The other five girls wore long tunics with cutout shoulders that exposed their smooth shoulders, red skirts, white thigh-high stockings, and knee-high boots. Like cool and valiant female knights, they shone brilliantly.
At the sight of the group of one man and five women, Felix's ever-smiling face finally darkened. Charlotte, however, covered her mouth and kept choking back sobs as though overwhelmed with joy.
"What's wrong? So touched that you're crying? ..."
With a hint of teasing, Wu Yan spoke with his back to Charlotte, his light voice drifting into her ears.
"Though I'd really like to see what that 'Tyrannosaurus' looks like when she cries. Unfortunately, I can't stand seeing girls shed tears, so if you really cry, I'll kneel down right away..."
"You... idiot..." Charlotte spoke while fighting back her tears, her voice trembling with sobs.
"Who's crying... Who do you think I am... I'm Charlotte of House Billauer..."
"That's more like it..." Wu Yan raised his head and looked at Felix across from him.
"Then all that remains is to send this guy who made House