Airi stepped forward, her sword gleaming, eyes locked onto Vezalia.
Vezalia let out a long sigh, brushing the dust off her gown as she stood up, slow and graceful, like she had all the time in the world.
"Well, well... look who decided to show up. Didn't expect to see you here." Her tone was cool, but her eyes narrowed with mild irritation.
The New Horizon members stared, jaws slack.
"Ai... Airi?!" a young man whispered, completely stunned.
"No way," Ronan muttered, gripping his sword tightly. "What the hell is she doing here?"
It was like a miracle, and none of them could believe it.
Airi didn't even look back at them. She kept her eyes on Vezalia, her voice sharp.
"Bow down. Now."
She turned her head slightly toward Crest, her eyes gleaming with a knowing look.
"Like I said before, your children's show is over. It's Sacred time."
Crest flinched, his fists clenching tight at his sides, his heart pounding.
