"RIA!"
Kael shouted as he reappeared in his room. He was about to scan the entire room but then—
"Father."
Imperia, who was sitting on top of his leg, called out, calming him down. The little Ant then jumped on his shoulder and began patting his head.
"Are you alright…?"
She questioned.
That question woke up Kael from his trance. He recalled how the 'battle' ended. The last thing in his mind was how those giant beetles fell on top of Imperia's Chamber, and all he could do was lie on the ground with those ferocious beetles chewing his limbs at a pace his regeneration could not keep up with.
"I… failed…"
Kael muttered, lowering his head since he couldn't protect his daughter.
"It is alright, Father.
We weren't expecting to clear the Trial in the first attempt."
Imperia spoke, continuing to rub Kael's head while her antennae swayed gently.
Kael nodded lightly.
