40| Wizard's Cuisine

JONEA

"Da-Daran…"

Without realizing it, I was walking backward because I was so scared. My back hit one of the objects and fell to the floor, making a loud clang.

It wasn't the only thing that fell. I also slipped. Just before my head and body hit the floor, I felt like my body was being held down by something soft. When I glanced to the side, my body was floating.

With his magic power, Daran supported me and made me stand straight again. He also returned things that I accidentally dropped to their respective places.

"Jonea, what are you doing here?" Daran asked in a cold voice. He walked closer to me with threatening body movements.

"I... I..." I needed clarification, and I was looking for the right reason.

At that time, the corner of my eye saw a row of paintings that looked quite old displayed in the warehouse. I also pointed at the row of paintings.

"I'm just curious about them. I've never seen anything like it before. Why would you hide such cool and good things in a dirty and du