Bang—!
The crystal chandeliers shaped like large Golden Radiance Flowers all went out at once with a strange sound,
and darkness suddenly engulfed the entire ballroom!
The melodious cello melody faltered and stopped. The figures dancing on the floor slowly came to a standstill, and even the quiet conversations of people holding wineglasses gradually fell silent.
Throughout the venue, nearly everyone representing the various sectors of the Energy Domain stared in astonishment at this abrupt change.
And at the very instant the lights vanished,
his gaze ignited, his black eyes widening as he looked through Hugin at a participant outside suddenly launching a fierce attack.
Fang Ran immediately activated The Silent in a flash!
The moment the hemispherical silent field expanded and erased all sound, he wrapped an arm around the figure before him and sprang toward the ballroom's glass curtain wall.
A black circular surface leading into the open night sky spread out before him!
At the same time, steadying herself against his shoulder, judgment flashed through Osphia's azure eyes.
Osphia's elf barrier blocked the attack aimed at Fang Ran. Then, after a brief silent chant, before the astonishment of those in the ballroom could turn into panic,
the brilliant radiance of a light elf illuminated the ballroom once more!
Reaching the open sky at that moment, cold winds howled as optical camouflage erased their forms.
Just as they had during that C-Rank battle, they exchanged a glance, marveling at each other's response and abilities. Then, without needing words, they released each other in perfect understanding.
While Fang Ran tugged open his collar and tie, Osphia's Evening Dress transformed directly into the royal court uniform used for missions amid arcane radiance!
The power of the Flight Card and wind spirits wrapped around them as they both activated their flying