Chapter 631: Called to a Different Place
As soon as the magic circle lit up under Shinji’s feet, he felt the strange pull of teleportation. It was like being yanked through space. He stayed alert, shifting his focus the moment everything around him vanished in a flash of light.
When his sight returned, he was in a completely different place.
What should have been a calm town by the sea was now a dark cave made of stone walls. It was so dim that he couldn’t tell if it was day or night.
Coral, who had been walking in front of him, was gone.
In her place stood a woman he didn’t know. Her long, light-purple hair fell down to her waist. She wore a black tunic and a hooded robe. Her wide eyes stared at Shinji, full of surprise.
”W-What…!? I summoned someone!?”
The woman stepped back, her tall boots scraping against the stone. Her face turned pale, and she clearly looked shaken. It didn’t seem fake. Sensing no one else nearby, Shinji kept quiet and watched her carefully.
Her robe was dirty and stained with blood. The blade of her naginata had signs of recent fighting. She didn’t seem bothered by it. From that alone, Shinji could tell—this woman was used to battle.
Even though her body was slim, her strong shape showed under her robe. Her skin looked pale and tired, but her face was still beautiful.
From the way she reacted, it was easy to guess she had summoned him here. Even if she looked pretty, Shinji had no reason to smile at someone who might be an enemy. His sharp gaze didn’t waver.
But he said nothing. He wanted to see what she would do or say before giving anything away. Why did she summon him? How did she even do it? The questions kept coming.
”I-I’m so sorry! I’ll explain everything… Just please, I need your help right now!!”