"Or you could be wrong," Auran said calmly. "Jumping to conclusions without enough evidence isn't wise."
"But… it was evil magic," Marian insisted, refusing to back down.
"If you're really that concerned," Auran replied, watching her closely, "then report it to the people responsible for dealing with matters like this—the Holy Faction. The moment they hear there's an evil magic user in the Third Watchtower, they'll come rushing in."
Hearing this, Marian finally fell silent, lost in thought.
"I suppose that's the best solution for now," she murmured. "But finding someone from the Holy Faction won't be easy."
She finished her meal and stood, preparing to leave and begin her search for someone with authority.
"If the Holy Faction subdues the administrator, I might still be able to question him afterward," she muttered to herself as she turned to go.
"When was the last time you had a proper sleep?" Auran asked suddenly, stopping her mid-step.
