Nine Transformations

"Herbert?" Yomian instinctively stepped forward, shielding Madison behind him.

His eyes narrowed with a piercing gaze as he questioned, "What are you doing here?"

Madison, taken aback by Herbert's sudden arrival, instinctively called out, "Elder Herbert?"

"Madison," Herbert acknowledged her first, his tone calm. "I didn't expect your teacher to actually bring you out from the Starseeker Eye. That was quite a surprise."

Then, turning to Yomian, Herbert said, "Yomian, I'm...