Chapter 9: The Price of Life
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"I suppose you could say... the two of us are now imprisoned on suspicion of causing a disturbance in the territory."
The old man was chuckling.
"Both you and that woman... you use a strange... and interesting kind of magic."
Koai touched the wall she had just passed through, offering a frank compliment that reflected her thoughts.
Back when Koai reigned, it was exclusively the Green Demon Clan who devised such technical magic. Compared to them, the spells woven by the humans of that era were nothing more than child's play.
However, the magic she had seen in this castle was by no means inferior. She was impressed that they possessed such considerable skill, despite being human.
Of course, between them and Koai, there was a difference in magical power so vast it could easily blow away all their creativity and ingenuity.
"Impressive."
"I'm honored by your praise, but shall we get to the main topic?"
"If you proceed from here, you will find Lord James resting. But only I can open the passage ahead, just as I opened the entrance earlier."