World in the Painting Ishruna: A Busy Night

The scream was brief, vanishing in less than a second, and the quiet of the night soon returned.

Yet it still caught Gray's attention. She walked to the window and peered outside once more through a gap between the boards.

But even with Mana Reinforcement enhancing her vision, she found nothing beneath the deep night sky. The overwhelming darkness, wind, and snow obscured her sight, making it impossible to see any farther.

"I'll go take a look."

The sense of impending danger in Gray's heart grew ever closer. That scream was a signal that the danger was about to arrive. If they remained here, they would likely be in danger.

"I'll come with you."

Olga Marie stepped forward without hesitation. If they truly encountered danger, the two of them together would be able to handle it.

Gray nodded. After making a few simple preparations, the two of them opened the door and walked out.

The wind and snow were still bitterly cold at night. Even with the warmth provided by the Remaining Stone, the freezing wind against their faces felt like blades cutting into their skin. Without magecraft, it was impossible to withstand.

The entirety of Elus was shrouded in darkness. Every household was pitch-black, with only faint traces of weak light visible here and there before they were swiftly swallowed by the profound darkness.

"Why would the Night Wanderers come down here? What do we do, what do we do, what do we do, what do we do...! (◎_◎;)"

Crack—

As though noticing that no one was watching him, the pitch-white warrior turned his head toward Olga Marie and Gale. A crimson glow seemed to emerge from the pitch-white eyeholes of his visor.

"Night Wanderers..."

Gray, who had been drowsing off nearby, suddenly let out a piercing scream, and