Chapter 47

Riftan's eyes were narrowed when he swung around to face her. Pushing him aside, Maxi stepped forward and raised her hands. The palm-sized sprite's translucent wings fluttered as it flew in dizzy circles over her head. It gracefully landed on her hand and emitted a high-pitched cry. Out of nowhere, five or six more fairies appeared and began whizzing around above them.

"What are those things?" Riftan grumbled, furrowing his brow.

Realizing that they were saved, Maxi broke into a wide grin. "Th-They are familiars kept by mages. The others are searching for us!"

She rummaged in her bag for a quill and a piece of parchment. However, the frozen ink made writing impossible. After melting it with gathered mana in her hand, she hastily scrawled on the parchment that they were both unharmed. She also added word of their dire lack of food and magic stones.

"What else… should I write?" she said, looking up hesitantly.