When Boots Cat departed, the guests murmured among themselves, discussing the unfolding events and speculating about Ivita's identity, astonished that Boots Cat would seek to borrow it for half an hour.
Once Boots Cat had left, those who had been paralyzed by his presence began to stir with anticipation.
Kristin picked herself up from the ground, her eyes burning with hate as she glared at Black Bear Man Maximilian.
Baron Taketick bypassed the chairman and, sword in hand, charged at Maximilian. "Without that cat around, what are you, you beastly brat?" he spat.
His sword swung down viciously towards the Black Bear Man.
The chairman cried out in alarm, "Baron, my daughter is still in his hands! Stop!"
Jenny looked frightened, but Maximilian blocked Baron Taketick's sword with the one Boots Cat had bestowed upon him.
The two locked blades in quick succession, neither able to overpower the other.
