[Realm: Álfheimr]
[Location: Dominion of Oz]
[Winkie Country]
"I hardly think this is the time for an attempt at murder." Echidna's annoyed voice came from the center of the explosion.
Her voice carried through the thick smoke, the irritation in it far more pronounced than any concern for the blast itself. The ground around her had been torn apart, debris and dust still settling through the air, yet she sounded less shaken than inconvenienced.
"If I wanted to kill you, some paltry explosion is hardly what I'd go for." Mikoto's annoyed voice followed with a scoff.
"So your magic failed?" Echidna questioned.
"My magic doesn't fail."
"Then I'm sure this lovely explosion was the result of something else."
Paimon slowly looked up as the smoke began to thin.
At first, she could make out only vague silhouettes through the haze. Then the figures became clearer.
Mikoto and Echidna stood within a large crater, apparently at the very center of the explosion.
