Doctor Schneider did not approach Sir Prisha. Instead, using Shade's body to block the other man's view, he rushed straight toward the eastern side of Demon Disappearance Garden. Shade went to meet Legenes Presia head-on. Just as the Destiny Ring that had been fading from view reappeared behind him, Shade stopped less than five meters away.
At that distance, they were practically face-to-face. Shade took out Miss Danist's Alchemy Item in one hand and aimed it at the Destiny Ring behind Sir Prisha, while silver moonlight surged in his other hand, ready to unleash a Moonlight Slash at any moment:
"Sir, don't move."
Shade said, calculating the time in his heart. Miss Danist's Alchemy Item needed thirty seconds to complete the collection of the glimmer.
Naturally, Sir Prisha, a Ring Arcanist, was extremely nervous when faced with the small mirror in a stranger's hand. The Spirit Runes on his Destiny Ring emitted and swallowed light, which instead made Shade's collection easier.
"Who are you?"
the sir asked, glancing at the Wise Man's Gleaming Stone the Demon had left on the ground. Shade was far from the stone, because the direction in which he had rushed out of the bushes formed an obtuse arc with where the Demon had been standing just now:
"Who I am isn't important. I merely want to make sure you don't interfere with what my companion is about to do."
Shade said, shaking the mirror in his hand.
"This is a very powerful relic, but it won't hurt you. It's only here to make sure you don't make any sudden moves."
In truth, the mirror had no offensive power at all.
Legenes Presia looked at him suspiciously.
"I didn't expect so many strange people to appear tonight. But I have to admit, your moonlight is remarkably