An old man, roused from his slumber by the commotion, sat up in bed in the far corner of the room. A night lamp flickered on, casting a soft glow and revealing his surprised expression.
"Who is there?" he asked, confusion and curiosity sharpening his voice.
Apologizing quickly for the disturbance, Ty addressed the old man with a brief, "Sorry to wake you, we were just heading out." Without waiting for a response, Ty conjured a fireball, sending it hurtling towards the window next to the old man.
The glass shattered upon impact, causing the old man to reel back in shock as a gust of cold air rushed into the room, signaling their imminent escape.
In a fluid motion, Ty and Nana moved towards the broken window. Just as they were about to make their exit, the old man's voice halted them momentarily. "Is that the summoner's book!?" he exclaimed, his eyes catching a glimpse of Nana's hand.
His tone carried surprise and recognition, hinting at the significance of what Nana possessed.
