Marilyn grew even more nervous, immensely relieved that she had not lied.
Although the exposure of her Black Sand Chamber of Commerce identity would bring her disadvantages, in that instant, she had instinctively felt that if she lied in front of these people, her fate would be even more miserable.
"Even the students are this strong. How terrifying must the accompanying teachers be?"
Marilyn's mind raced.
Once she calmed down, she suddenly realized that this might be the only opportunity of her life.
If she could establish ties with these people...
She did not turn to look at the people by the bonfire. Instead, she merely recalled their words, actions, appearances, and temperaments, swiftly searching for the easiest person to approach.
"An elf, a fairy, nobles, maids..."
Then, with remarkable sharpness, she discovered the greatest—and only—opening among that group.
"That black-haired boy wearing a green hat!"
The wind howled, and the cold pierced to the bone.
But Dark did not return.
With his back to the others, golden light flickered in his eyes. The Eye of Truth pierced through the darkness and revealed the truth.
After a brief calm, the ground began to tremble violently.
Black sand and dust surged wildly from the horizon.
"Were they drawn here by the battle?"
Dark raised a hand and adjusted the hat Alvitr had woven herself, a rare smile curling across his lips.
"On Blacksoil Plain, that would be the Blacksoil Scorpions."
If the Sand Dragon was the overlord of Blacksoil Plain, then the Blacksoil Scorpions were its most terrifying nightmare.
Where black scorpions passed, not even bones remained.
"Glaceon, are you ready?"
"Glaceon!"
"Good. Then let the raging torrent of Blizzard run wild!"
"Glaceon!"
The Magic Phantom Beast: Glaceon suddenly raised its head, and an intense icy-blue radiance bloomed from its