Time crawled to a standstill, and Edward instinctively bracing himself. Anticipating whatever misfortune was about to befall them.
Though, contrary to his worries...
Nothing happened.
Literally.
The sunlight was still drowning the clearing with its intensity, the warm light bouncing off of the petals and flowers, making them look a little ethereal. There was a light breeze coming in from somewhere, making the faint trace of mana simmer in the air.
"That's... weird." Aria still looked like she was on edge, her hand extended out, most likely to summon her blade if it was needed.
"The mana looks natural." Selene said in a low voice, her eyes still glued to the strange flowers on the ground.
"I don't sense anything either." Rowan added.
Aria nodded.
"Then we will take a break here, take turns on standing guard."
Then she turned to Edward.
"You should sit for a while."
