"I think I know," Ivan said grimly, his eyes darkening with realisation. "Lora is human. That allowed her body to pass through since she wasn't fully converted…just corrupted. My guess is, they were testing to see if they could infiltrate this way without being burned by the barrier."
Professor Dante exhaled sharply, "That certainly doesn't sound good, does it?"
Eve's brows furrowed, "So… you're saying they weren't planning to take me this time?" she asked softly, with uncertainty flickering in her voice.
"No," Ivan replied calmly, but it was edged with quiet fury. "Otherwise, they would've never sent a mere human to capture a powerful Lumen princess. They already know the barrier protects any place you're in. This was a test, nothing more. But it means we'll have to be even more careful from now on."
