Chapter 25

"Now listen to me, you ignorant child!" I let out a roar as I pressed him up against the side of a nearby building, and I hoisted him.

Smith made an effort to extricate himself, but I was able to easily overcome his resistance.

"I recommend that you give me some space before you unexpectedly discover that all of your friends have passed away. Oh, and let's not overlook your adorable witchy companion, shall we? Smith appeared to be taken aback by my revelation.

A startled expression of comprehension dawned on his face in an instant.

"I recognize you! Six months ago, I experienced an attack back there, behind the dead witch's shop. He cried out in shock and astonishment.

"The bells are ringing, and we have a winner. I can't believe you waited so long to get back to me." It was said in jest on my part.

"You wouldn't dare touch them!" Smith glared at me while he spat in my face and growled.

"Oh, of course I would. I would do it with a smi