The Maiden's voice was so loud that it echoed through the hall. Although Shen Fei's excuse sounded somewhat reasonable—after all, it was pouring outside—The Maiden knew her own home very well. No matter how someone tried to escape the rain, they would not end up sheltering in her house.
"Mr. Thief, it looks like your luck is terrible today."
As she spoke, an eager smile appeared on The Maiden's face. At the same time, she clenched both hands into fists and assumed a stance, ready to strike.
"Baji Quan?" Seeing her stance, Shen Fei nodded thoughtfully. It differed from the Baji Quan he knew, but its traces were still unmistakable.
"I'm not a thief. Besides, it doesn't seem like there's much here worth stealing."
Granted, the villa looked quite spacious; the size of the hall alone made that clear. But there were not many furnishings inside.
"You—"
Shen Fei's words made The Maiden's face turn even redder, this time with anger. She stopped wasting words, dashed forward, and drove a Baji Quan strike toward Shen Fei's abdomen.
"Not bad speed, but you really are kind-hearted."
Shen Fei casually raised his left hand and blocked her attack. The speed of her earlier dash alone showed that she was no ordinary person. Yet the force behind her fist was not particularly strong. She apparently did not want to hurt him.
"A Command Seal? How is that possible? The Holy Grail War hasn't even begun yet."
The Maiden paid no attention to Shen Fei's words. She merely stared blankly at the Command Seal on his left hand—the one from his contract with Black Jeanne.
"Sorry, I forgot about this. You recognize Command Seals? Then you must be a magician too."
Only after hearing her words did Shen Fei realize that the Command Seal