The hallway was quiet for a moment, save for the faint howling of the wind outside. Even the dogs panted softly as the man and the woman stared at each other.
From the contemplative look on Lucille's face, Ashrik silently wondered what she had experienced when she advanced to Rank 5 before.
Dangerous, thrilling and unpleasant—perhaps all of them.
Ashrik exhaled, his furrowed brows easing slightly. "Felix almost turned into a zombie when he leveled to Rank 5, so we're worried. There's a high chance it'd happen again."
Lucille's breath hitched, not expecting that at all. Even though it was common when the espers tried to advance to Rank 5 and above, hearing it was still worrying.
"Felix's ability can be destructive, right?" She tilted her head, recalling the younger man's power. "You and Isaac certainly need to guard him during the process."
