The heroes stared at her, still tense and covered in dust.
One of the A-Rank heroes stepped forward, gripping his weapon tightly.
"Why are you here, Velvet Demon?"
Another added, "Are you connected to Valcair?"
Velra tilted her head slightly, then started laughing.
"Me? Connected to Valcair?"
She laughed louder, one hand resting on her hip.
"You like jokes, huh?"
The fire wielder narrowed his eyes. "Then explain. Why are you here?"
Velra's smile didn't fade.
She took a few slow steps forward, boots clicking softly on the floor.
"So you really want to know?"
She stopped, looking them all over with her half-lidded pink eyes.
"You want answers from me?"
But then, a heavy thud shook the ground.
The mutated beast roared behind her, stepping forward again, ready to attack.
Velra turned her head slightly toward the noise, eyes still glowing.
"Hmm… loud one's still standing."
She looked back at the heroes.
