I wipe the cold sweat from my forehead as I stare at the nine-tailed fox woman seated before us. She doesn't say a word, but her blue eyes pierce straight into my soul like daggers. The sheer pressure radiating from her makes my knees feel weak. Aleena stands firm beside me, but I can tell she's not completely unaffected either. As expected of Edrel's disciple. I've only ever seen her gentle, loving side.
The fox woman makes a small gesture with her hand, motioning for us to sit opposite her. The burly guard immediately barks at me, "The Master said sit!"
I grit my teeth and grab Aleena's hand. We walk over and lower ourselves into the two ornate chairs facing her. Even as I try to raise my head, an invisible force presses down on me, forcing my gaze slightly downward. The sheer weight of her presence is suffocating.
The fox woman waves lazily at the burly guard. "Serve our guests."
