After spending the past few days together in the midscape, Cleo and Saffron had become inseparable. Saffron had completely turned into Cleo's little follower, sticking close wherever she went.
Mary was the first to finish stabilizing her breakthrough. She opened her eyes and glanced at Ryan, who was still sitting motionless nearby, his aura steady and deep.
She guessed that his physique was special and that his advancement might take longer than usual.
Standing up, Mary stretched lightly. She had been sitting for who knew how long, and her limbs finally welcomed the movement.
Deciding not to disturb Ryan, she turned and walked toward the villa to check on everyone else's progress.
As she walked, she noticed that the mindscape felt different.
Compared to before, it had clearly undergone subtle changes. The once-empty land now had rolling terrain, with mountains and fields stretching naturally into the distance. It looked far more complete, far more alive.
