The charm remains, and time hasn't left a trace on this suspected "young Marco".
There's even a somewhat intense stress reaction that looks like someone who had just managed to catch their breath, only to encounter more torturers, unable to restrain their aggressiveness.
"Don't move."
Fortunately, Aike is clearly quite skilled at calming people down, following Old Master Stoss's instructions by moving forward with a gentle voice before even reaching them.
So much so that he extended his hand, as if to gently touch that slightly pointed head.
Huh—
Sadly, the sense of insecurity is evidently too strong for the other party.
At that moment, not only was there a subconscious evasive action, but a strange sound in the throat accompanied a sharp claw suddenly striking out.
And in this sudden attack, Aike did not dodge; the next moment, he was hit squarely.
"Also, don't make noise."
