Outside the graveyard in the "Sanctuary."
The sky had gradually begun to turn red with the setting sun, and now that evening had fully arrived, the group that had come to the graveyard was still waiting there.
"Buzz..."
A faint glow flickered within the graveyard, telling everyone that Fang Li was still inside and safe.
After all, Garfiel had said so himself.
"As long as that light stays on, it means the person's fine. Better off than Weeping Sargeson."
Even if Garfiel said that, no one knew exactly how fine that meant he was.
But at the very least, they knew Fang Li was safe for now.
Even so, aside from Sylvia, who could sense Fang Li's location and condition through their contract, everyone else was still somewhat worried.
"It'll be dark soon. Is he still not coming out?"
Ram's words made everyone reveal worried expressions.
Of course, by everyone, that really only meant Emilia and Rem.
Although the two girls who cared deeply about Fang Li trusted in his abilities, they could not help but worry.
After all, the graveyard before them was no ordinary graveyard. It was a witch's graveyard.
Faced with something that represented disaster and ill omen, no one knew what might happen.
Ever since Fang Li had entered the graveyard, Roswaal had become unusually quiet. His usual comical demeanor had vanished entirely. He stared fixedly at the graveyard entrance, his entire body radiating a sinister aura that made it difficult to breathe.
That made Sylvia keep part of her attention on Roswaal, remaining secretly wary of this untrustworthy magician.
Just as Emilia and Rem were about to lose patience and suggest entering the graveyard to search for him, the graveyard finally stirred again.
"Buzz..."
The glow that had remained lit within the graveyard ever since