(Tomorrow I can finally go back to school. So happy!)
Seeing Bai Ye rise from the ground and leap over the wall into the residence, the people surrounding it changed expression and cried out in alarm:
"Stop her! Rush in and drag her out!"
They had seen Bai Ye take a physician's license from his pocket. Though they had not gotten a clear look at it, they would rather believe it than risk dismissing it. They would never allow any deviation from the plan.
"Breathe in—"
Facing the dark mass of figures, Melantha took a deep breath. Though she had participated in quite a few battles and missions, even the Chernobog Doctor rescue mission, this was her first time facing so many enemies alone.
And they were so close.
But—Melantha did not back down.
The girl gripped the wooden stick in both hands as though holding a sword and faced the guards, her voice low.
"Don't even think about stopping my master!"
Her voice was not loud, but her tone was utterly resolute.
Though she held no weapon in her hands, only a wooden stick, a chilling sword intent radiated from her body.
The sword was born from the heart. If one's heart was timid, conflicted, and constantly seeking retreat, then even a divine weapon would be useless.
Conversely, if one pressed forward without hesitation, then even being unarmed was no obstacle.
Leaning slightly forward, Melantha held the wooden stick as she normally held a longsword, assuming the opening stance of a sword technique.
"What is with this little Feline girl? That bearing—"
Merely assuming her stance had already put pressure on the crowd. The somewhat introverted and hesitant girl from before had truly grown a great deal.
"You people definitely aren't tourists!"
Seeing Melantha's actions, those surrounding them came