Third Person's POV
However, just as that sense of relief began to take hold, a sudden change occurred.
The delicate blue bracelet adorning the fair wrist of the blue-haired woman began to emit a faint glow as it pulsed intermittently with a soft but persistent blue light that stood out sharply against the cold surroundings.
Her expression, which had been calm until now, shifted immediately, and a trace of annoyance appeared on her face, followed by frustration.
She glanced at the bracelet and observed the frequency of its glow.
Seeing its light blinking and dimming increasingly fast, she seemed to understand something which caused her expression to darken further.
Her brows furrowed slightly as irritation surfaced in her eyes.
Letting out a quiet sigh, she slowed to a halt and turned toward Arlene.
Her demeanor became serious as she spoke without unnecessary delay,
