Meruin blinked. That was a fast response. It wasn't as if she disapproved though.

The short mage took a few steps back, muttering something under her breath as she did so. Her hair began floating up as if she was under water and her gaze pierced through Elza. Her emerald eyes glowed faintly.

"Very well . . . let's begin." 

A large magic circle flared into life directly beneath Meruin.