Chapter 2011

Thalia couldn't afford to add more weight to Shannon's burden. Just then, a soft gasp escaped Marilyn beside her. "Ah!" Thalia turned toward the screen in the room, only to see two fox tails pick up Shannon and hurl her violently into the air. All the barrage of spells Shannon had unleashed earlier had just managed to force the opponent to use two tails. The woman barely moved from her spot at all. Just as Shannon was flung into the air, the woman's long, snow-white fox tail shot toward her at stunning speed. It coiled tightly around her waist before she could crash into the ground. Shannon was helplessly suspended in the air. Before she could react, the woman across from her finally moved again. She reached out a hand toward Shannon and beckoned for her to come closer. With that subtle gesture, the tail wrapped around Shannon moved quickly and brought her to the woman. As everyone nervously held their breath, the woman seemed to stare at Shannon for a long time, unmoving. Then