"You're in my way," Max hissed, his movements faster than the eye could follow.
He didn't know where she came from, but could easily guess she was using a high-level [camouflage] spell, allowing her to stay hidden and protect the princess.
And just to show how good her spells were: even Max wasn't able to detect her with [Perception] and his assassin instinct.
[Skill: Black Blade]
His plan was just to eliminate his target, no matter the cost, and he was so close to his goal now that he wouldn't just run away again.
[If you don't kill Carlos, they will protect him for a very long time, meaning you can say goodbye to your erections-]
'I get it,' Max gritted his teeth as he crimson blade suddenly turned black from the skill, its aura changing and becoming much more powerful.
And then, without even any warnings, he aimed yet again toward Carlos, who had woken up, opening his eyes from all the noise.