In the night.
Inside a small city.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Annie Pombo was wrapped in air as she sped across the rooftops, fleeing toward the city wall.
"Hu—ha—"
Annie Pombo panted as she ran, glancing back from time to time as though some dangerous enemy were pursuing her. Her expression was grave and stern. From excessive exertion, her face was slightly pale, and the sweat seeping out had soaked her short bangs, sliding down her cheeks.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Annie continued darting forward until she reached the small city's wall, which was barely over four meters high. After looking behind her and confirming that her enemy had not caught up, she planted one foot against the smooth wall. As if she had stepped on an invisible brick, she sprang upward, clearing the unguarded wall like a lark before landing lightly on the soft ground outside the city.
"Hu—"
After landing, Annie let out a long breath. She straightened up and was about to leave, but before she could take a step, her body stiffened.
A cold voice sounded from behind her, as if it had been waiting for a long time. It said teasingly, "Heh, little girl, have you run enough? Hmph, did you really think I couldn't catch you? Actually, I merely wanted to see what you were capable of.
"Honestly, your abilities are quite good in my opinion. It's just a pity that you've gone down the wrong path. A dignified Level 1 Wizard, yet instead of behaving properly, you steal things. Did you never consider the consequences? I truly don't know how your parents or teacher educated you. Do you have no sense of shame at all?"
Annie blinked, shifted slightly, and replied without any politeness, "I'm afraid you aren't qualified to lecture me. As far as I know,