Viola’s boast had barely faded before the owner of the loud voice appeared. It didn’t take long at all. Considering the volume of the sound and the way it echoed, the distance must have been quite far. Yet, here he was, charging down the highway Viola had cut through the maze as if it were his personal autobahn.

By now, I had grown accustomed to using my far-sight and magic vision, and when I activated them, I saw a figure that was unmistakably human. At the very least, it wasn’t a monster. Although, there are some monsters that can mimic …