……The only thing that moves is the wind. The only thing that is heard is the distant cars. No one dares to make move, not yet. I get ready with paralysis and ready for the bell to ring. Trevor: “Okay, I’m bored. You!”And there it is. I knew he couldn’t stand it for long. Trevor throws himself into the crowd and starts unleashing heavy blows on everyone.That momentary distraction causes the few eyeing me to turn around. I run up and touch as many as I can before they notice. Instantly, 5 guys are struck with orange lightning that sends them to the ground shaking. Nao: “Come on, next?”The others not fighting Trevor turn to me. But unlike the others, they take out guns. *FIRING*I quickly put a magic shield. The bullets slide harmlessly down it. That was a close one. Trevors: “Tch, cheap. Hang in there man, I’ll deal with these guys soon.”I look through my shield and see a dozen men already on the ground.Astral: “Take your time, I’m not completely useless against guns.”I sa

???: “Okay, you can guys can stop staring.”“Wow, 2 girls for the price of one.”“Girl doesn’t do that justice, that’s a peak woman.”Alyson: “Are you…an elf.”???: “Oh, so this world knows of my kind? Lucky!”???: “I got the gist of what’s happening and-”“Woman! Help us stop this girl from killing herself and we’ll let you experience some love before we’re forced to kill you.”???: “…As I was saying you guys stink of those bastards.”“Wha-”*SPALT*!!Just…like that? The 5 men chasing me were turned into red stains painting...everywhere.???: “I hate that smell.”???: “Oh, sorry. Let me clean that for you.”In a flash of light, the…stuff that fell on me was gone.???: “Hi, my name is Prisha. What’s your name?”Alyson: “Aly…son…”Prisha: “You’re taking this pretty well.”She looks me up and down with those majestic eyes. I’m too paralyzed with fear and confusion to even register the lust within them.Prisha: “You’re hot.”Alyson: “W-What?”Prisha: “Don’t mind the trash and guts, let’

Artemis: “Oh please, don’t look at me like that.”Nao: “No. You’re lucky I don’t-”Artemis: “You can’t do anything to me here. It will be just as useless as those shots you took at the ring outside.”Nao: “It will make me feel better though.”Artemis: “But that’s not why you’re here.”Nao: “No, I…need…your help.”Artemis: “You want to make a contract with me? Interesting, what has happened out there to force you to do this?”Nao: “I don’t have enough energy to save my friends so I…need a boost.”Artemis: “Oh yes, my husband’s former friends. How’s Anthony anyway?” Nao: “…In jail.”Artemis: “…I see. He was one of the better ones. He even reminded me a bit of…him.”She gets off the recliner and approaches me. Long violet hair flows in the wind and those seductive purple eyes drill into me. I wish I had enough mana to hold a shapeshift, seeing her tower over me is…disturbing.Artemis: “How cute. After everything I’ve done to you…”Artemis: “I almost want to help you for free but that’s

???: “Wake up, we have some annoying company.”…Huh?Nao: “Prisha? Isn’t it still nighttime?”Prisha: “No, the sun is almost up. Enough about that, we have a problem. You all need to get up and go now.”My senses start to awaken from their slumber. I think…I understand what she means.“Exit the building now or we’ll be forced to come inside!!”Sirens and yelling can only mean one thing. I mentally slap myself. Were we so exhausted that we didn’t think the police would show up? Of course they would, crazy people hijacked a hospital. I’m surprised they took so long. Prisha: “Should we fight our out?”Nao: “No! We have enough to deal with, we don’t need law enforcement after us too. Wake up everyone else first.” After 10 minutes of getting everyone up, I go to the window to see several police cars around the hospital. Alyson: “God, I hope no one saw me. I can’t avoid losing my job. Not now.”Mat: “Your job is the least of your problems. What if they take us to jail?!”Deanna: “It’s w

“He’s right, no one should have that kind of power.” “Yeah, enough is enough.” “I knew that family was suspicious. Like, how did they get magic anyway?” “Maybe by blood sacrifices or making deals with the devil! “The church was right?!” Nao: “Alyson, you need to leave.” Alyson: “Yeah, no witch hunt for me please. Be careful, Nao.” She gives me a quick kiss on the cheek and leaves the restaurant. Thankfully, no one seems to notice her leaving. If only I had equipped illusion or maybe made an invisibility item. But I didn’t, I need to work with what I got. I try to get back to work and keep up appearances. I struggle to stifle the urge to run home. I know Alyson has a defensive charm but will that be enough? I steady my breath and calm myself. I need to continue working, I can’t afford suspicion here. As soon as I return to my position, I see Ethan mindlessly working. I guess I’m not the only one working through the worry. Seeing Trevor like that would be shocking. He may