The Line Between Human and Nonhuman – Part 06

Golden light enveloped the surroundings, and a warm wind blew through. Deep in this northern woodland, where the cold seeped all the way into her bones, Selyse welcomed it gratefully.

When the light faded, the forest’s dreary atmosphere had turned clean, and the horrible air had vanished as if it had never been there.

“Seeing it in person is amazing!” Serika stared in amazement at the effect of the Fire Drakon’s mane.

“The black humanoid shadows had disappeared too.”

“Yup. Not even a trace left.”

Selyse and Sara looked around the area.

Until moments ago, several black human silhouettes stood among the trees. They all faced the same direction and never moved. The sight was eerie beyond words, though they never actually did anything. In that sense, they were harmless. Of course, they still might’ve rushed them all at once under the right conditions.

“We never figured out what