"High-risk targets?"
Milton's tone carried a little more curiosity when he heard that. "Like what?"
"Many things." Su Shijun stroked the bracelet on her wrist, gazing ahead as she answered calmly. "Demons on wanted lists, or Dark Wizards unwelcome at the school. Or certain beings deep in the Starry Sky... sweeping in with the black tide of Silent Forest to assault the campus."
She thought of Colmar, whom she had seen not long ago; of the Outer God projection Zheng Qing had encountered in the North District; and of Poseidon, who might be curled up under the covers sleeping in. A trace of worry entered her eyes.
Milton merely gave a dry laugh.
He thought of those Dark Council wizards who had dealings with the Under the Moon Council, and of that sneaky Big Rat. Feeling somewhat guilty, he glanced around.
Everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and for a moment, no one spoke. Only the crisp sound of footsteps echoed through the corridor.
A moment later, William Talbot's voice broke the silence. "Should we notify the school?"
"I only have temporary control rights." Su Shijun shook her head, seeing no need for it. "If I know about it, then the school must already know as well."
"That doesn't stop us from notifying the school." Hun Buyu was clearly more seasoned than she was. He drifted slightly ahead, lowered his head to the messenger witch leading the way, and said, "...So, please report it."
"Yes!"
The witch lowered her head in acknowledgment, drew out a pale yellow talisman paper, and began chanting.
With a slight movement of her fingers, a paper crane with a narrow beak and patterned eyes trailed a streak of fire as it vanished from her fingertips.
On the other side of the ancient