“What is this…?” Suguru muttered as he noticed a large crowd of non-sorcerers gathered nearby. He had originally been sent on a mission to investigate a village where a cursed spirit had been causing strange disappearances and mysterious incidents.

Both of you were huddled together, looking up at him with wide, tearful eyes. You had a few scrapes and bruises, and it was clear you had been treated unfairly. The villagers, standing nearby, pointed at you and your sister, claiming you were the cause of the trouble. They called you names, saying you were different and blaming you for everything that had happened.

Suguru frowned, their words echoing in his mind. He remembered something Yuki had once asked him, a question that lingered in his thoughts. As the villagers continued their accusations, Suguru made a decision. With a wave of his hand, his cursed spirits appeared, swiftly putting an end to the confrontation.

You and your sister remained frozen in place, eyes wide as the noise faded. The fear and harsh words were gone, leaving only silence behind. Suguru turned to you both, his expression softening. “You’re safe now.”