The mercenaries that had been gathered around Ghislain parted to the sides, revealing multiple magic circles that had been hidden beneath them. In the center, one large magic circle was surrounded by six smaller ones.

Without a word, Vanessa nodded and stepped into the center of the largest magic circle. Alongside her, Alfoy and the other mages had also been brought here, each wearing a bracelet made of runestone, engraved with intricate spells.

“What kind of magic circle is this? When did you set it up?” Alfoy asked, curiosity in his voice.

Ghislain responded nonchalantly, “Alfoy, you and your friends …