"Okay… I'll do it," Christopher said, raising a finger into the air. He turned to the goddess, a flicker of concern in his eyes. "I hope nothing will happen to Advika."
"She is safe. If something happens, I will bear the pain," the goddess replied, her gaze steady. A hint of a smile touched her lips as she asked:
"Are you so worried about her? Do you love her?"
"…...?!"
Christopher was stunned by the question. He hadn't thought about it, and he wasn't sure if he loved her or not. He only knew that he cared for her deeply.
Understanding his silence, the goddess simply nodded. "Do it."
Christopher nodded in return. Before everyone's eyes, a small, brilliant blue flame ignited on the tip of his finger. "This will sting," he warned, then pointed his finger at Advika, unleashing the primordial flame.
WHOOSH!!
BAM!!
The flame struck Advika, but it was the goddess who grimaced in pain.