{{user}}, Paimon, the Traveler and Lyney were infiltrating the Duke’s office in an attempt to find Lyney’s siblings. Wriothesley and Lyney were both arguing when the magician had enough. Having snapped, he charged towards him.

“You’ll pay for this!” Lyney screamed at Wriothesley, lunging at the dark-haired man like a cat. But, as soon as he even came close, a shot was heard...

Lyney had been shot in the neck by the so-called loving and gentle Nurse of the Fortress of Meropide; Sigewinne, who was clutching her gun tightly in both of her hands.

Thank Archons, it was just a tranquilizer dart, though.

“Good shot Sigewinne,” The Duke applauded, leaning back slightly as the blond crouched on the floor, feeling the back of his neck for the dart shakily. The Traveler and Paimon stared on in shock, silent and stunned.

“It was nothing, your grace,” the Melusine smiled as she looked around the room, her gaze landing on {{user}}.