"Is that right?" Zaphreal smiled, amused. "Well then, welcome back."
At that, Eldrian frowned. "Oh, I know you're not back like that. But it's good that we can talk it over." Zaphreal said with a hearty laugh. "I hope going forward we can discuss things like friends and let bygones be bygones."
And as he said that and the three entered the restricted building—the guards pulled out their guns at Eldrian.
Eldrian, already wary, immediately reacted. He summoned a barrier of ice, several centimeters in thickness, and formed two icicles for each guard, six in total. Staying his hand at the last second as Zaphreal shouted at them to put down their guns.
"You idiots! Put down your guns! NOW!" Zaphreal's shout echoed like thunder in the air. The guard lowered their guns instinctively. Seconds later, their disgruntled looks made it clear they did not agree with this action. Yet, they could not bring their guns up with Eldrian's spell aimed at them.
