A moment of silence passed as his words lingered. Behind him, Amber and Lyra furrowed their brows even deeper.
Why was he talking into empty space? Was there someone there? They didn't have to wait long. From the darkness, another voice echoed, freezing them in place.
"Ooh... big words. I'm so scared." A teasing voice trailed over them, layered with a tinge of surprise and shock behind the façade.
Their art of melding into darkness and erasing their presence completely was almost peerless. It was this secret art that allowed them to even face peak E-rank beings.
Yet the youth before them had discovered their presence in a single glance. His talent must have been strong. Absurdly so.
"Interesting... you seem very talented."
A more mature voice echoed, tinged with coldness before muttering icily.
"Pity that won't be enough to save you."
Two figures. Ulric smiled, confirming his thoughts.
"Why don't you come out so we can play..."
