they‘That is a lie!’ Jidan snarled, baring his teeth. Kai jumped back, his hand jumping to the hilt of his sword, but Xanna shook her head.
‘There is no need for violence, Kai. You know it is not our way,’ she said, though her eyes showed deep mistrust as she stared at Yusumi.
‘But Xanna—"
‘No, we have no right to judge on human matters. Nevertheless, I am interested to hear their explanation.’
am‘Perhaps it is you who should explain yourselves,’ Jidan said. ‘If you are truly from the forest across the River Ehm, then for what purpose are you here?"
‘Alright,’ Xanna said indifferently. ‘Our Wise Woman has fallen under a curse cast at a time when humans still had magic, and has only now become active. The magic is so different from our Etherin that we have no knowledge of how to break
