C201 Deterrence!

"Why does someone always seem to have a death wish?"

A sigh echoed, carrying with it an overwhelming aura of authority.

In a flash, the air itself seemed to solidify, halting the old man in his tracks, his talons frozen mid-strike. His face turned crimson, yet he was unable to twitch even a finger.

"Wh-Who are you, Senior?"

The words struggled out from the elder