"Magic Nullification, the ability to disperse battle aura."
"And black hair, a tall build."
"An aloof demeanor, a delicate, doll-like face."
"This is..."
The sisters Vera and Shera seemed to be just like Alice... a little slow on the uptake.
Only after they had been utterly overwhelmed by absolute strength-
Did those overlooked details in their minds slowly begin to fit together like pieces of a puzzle.
Black hair was exceedingly rare in this world.
And that strange ability to instantly suppress, or even strip away, a warrior's battle aura was all but unheard of.
Or rather, so far, they had only heard of one person who possessed such an ability.
Everyone in this Relief Corps, however, came from Fittoa.
They all knew, or at least had heard, the legend of a black-haired man.
A legend tied to the very reason their Rescue Corps had been founded.
The legend of the man called the "Prophetic Blessed Child."
Now, those legendary traits matched the unfathomable man before them perfectly.
Just as the two finally caught on, their faces showing a mixture of realization and horror-
"Stop..."
A gruff voice that sounded somewhat familiar to Cui Ciyou came from behind the crowd.
The packed crowd parted of its own accord, like the sea before Moses.
A path opened up.
Soon, a burly, middle-aged woman with a full beard strode in.
Her eyes were steady and sharp, and every step carried the presence of a seasoned veteran.
At the sight of her, Vera and Shera, who had still been poised for a fight, seemed to find someone they could rely on.
The two immediately went to meet her.
"Captain Carl!"
Shera and Vera called out, "This person is..."
The bearded, middle-aged woman called Carl was the very first human Cui Ciyou had encountered