Maki and Rina's friendship grew stronger with each passing day, and Maki felt a weight lifted off her shoulders now that she had someone she could confide in. She no longer had to hide her powers and could openly practice magic with Rina by her side.
But despite the happiness and freedom she felt, Maki couldn't shake the feeling that something was lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce. She had always known that witches were not always welcomed in the world, and she couldn't help but worry that her powers would eventually attract unwanted attention.
Her fears were realized one evening as she and Rina were walking home from the library. As they took a shortcut through the forest, they were ambushed by a group of men wielding torches and pitchforks.
"Witch! We know what you are! You and your kind are not welcome here!" one of the men yelled, spittle flying from his lips.
Maki's heart raced as she realized that they were in serious danger. She turned to Rina, her eyes pleading for help.
"We have to get out of here," Rina said, her voice shaking.
Maki nodded, her mind racing as she tried to come up with a plan. She knew that she had to use her powers to defend herself and Rina, but she also knew that if she was caught using magic, it would only fuel the mob's anger.
As the men closed in, Maki closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She reached deep within herself, gathering all of her magic and channeling it into a single, powerful spell. When she opened her eyes, the men were frozen in place, their bodies suspended in midair.
"Come on, Rina. We have to go," Maki said, her voice barely above a whisper.
The two girls ran as fast as they could, their feet pounding the ground as they tried to escape the angry mob. They didn't stop until they reached the safety of Maki's home, where they collapsed on the floor, panting and shaking.
"We can't stay here, Maki. It's not safe," Rina said, tears streaming down her face.
Maki nodded, her heart heavy with the realization that she could no longer stay in the village. She would have to leave, to find a place where she could be free to practice her magic without fear of persecution.
As she packed her things and said goodbye to her home, Maki couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and loss. But she knew that it was the only way to ensure her own safety and that of her friend. With a heavy heart, they set off into the forest, determined to find a place where she could not be found
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