Citrine Canyon City

For a moment, there was no response. Julius waited, suspecting that the person he was wary of was following him, hoping they would reveal themselves. However, despite waiting for a long time, the person in question did not appear. Julius grew increasingly anxious and decided to quicken his pace, resuming his journey. Once again, he sensed someone following him.

As Julius moved faster, he felt the person trailing him running even faster. The young man felt as though he was being toyed with by the individual following him. He halted his steps and turned back. Once again, he saw no one else in the vicinity, although he could clearly feel the emanation of their energy.

“I know you’re here! Why are you such a coward, unwilling to reveal yourself? Aren’t you the Queen of the Nine-Tailed Foxes? Do you still feel indebted to me for saving you, hence following me all the way here?” Julius shouted.

Still, there was no movement or sign of the person about to reveal themselves. This naturally inf