Witch Hunt (6)

Cassius, the young lord of Edelhyde, appeared before the two of them.

Leon carefully laid Sylvia, whom he had been carrying, down on the floor and stood up.

He adjusted his grip on his sword and stepped in front of Rinoa, as if to shield her. His sharp gaze fixed on Cassius.

Was the figure before him human, or a witch's puppet wearing human skin?

'Judging from the fact that he's speaking, it seems he still has his sense of self.'

But Leon immediately shook his head inwardly.

Given everything he'd experienced so far, it didn't really matter what Cassius actually was.

No one knew when he might lose himself to the witch and attack them.

He would simply cut down anyone who approached.

“Don't come any closer. Take one more step and I'll cut you down.”...