295 - Intent of War

"Oh, the Hyu? They are mostly loan sharks. There's no underhanded loaning of money in Eyrin that happens without their knowledge," Michael said as if it were obvious. Everyone had heard about the Hyu Family and how they owned the banks, but a certain boy hadn't.

"What did you just say?" As he heard those words, Michael felt an enormous presence behind him that made him turn aprehensive. It felt to him like the boss of a B Rank fortress was standing inches from him. It wasn't clear to him how, but the voice made it clear to him this was Noah's. He'd never felt this kind of primal fear when facing any Blessed before, even those of higher rank than his, but this time he realized someone had pissed Noah off to the point he no longer saw them as human. One thing was clear in his mind, it wasn't any good to cross this monster, and he felt sorry for those who did.