Tracing a few runes on the floor with the... copious amount of blood scattered around, you start to focus on sending out a message. Normally you'd need to use some form of a focus or object connected to your target, but seeing as the very runes you're using are formed of blood, such things are unneeded. The message is a simple one. 'Shishou, please come to my mansion. I am in dire need of your advice and expertise.' You see the spell succeed as the message written in the circle of runes fades away and you breathe out in relief. The confirmation that Touko is alive, though something you had imagined to be true anyway, is still quite nice to know.

Part 14