"The nobles from the county would love him. You won't have to pay a single coin for the certificate. In fact, I'll be the one giving you money," he added and grinned proudly, completely unaware of the fury building in the two people before him.
A loud smack rang through the air as Wina slapped him hard across the face. She moved to hit him again, rage boiling in her chest.
But Satyo, a seasoned Liner who had fought in battlefields, had sharp reflexes. He had been caught off guard with the first slap. But, of course, not the second.
As Wina raised her hand, he summoned a fireball in his palm, aiming it directly at her.
Before the flames could fully scorch her hand, Gara yanked her back just in time. The fire only grazed her slightly.
Still, Gara immediately took her hand and enveloped the burn with his water magic, cooling and soothing the injury.
Only then did Wina realize what she had done. She wasn't afraid of Satyo, but the thought of Gara getting hurt terrified her.
