The overwhelming tide stopped its advance, trapped by Shinra's mana.
Stellar and Ophelia collapsed to their knees, gasping with relief as the strain was lifted from them.
「Thank you,」 Stellar breathed. 「We couldn't have held it much longer.」
As they sought to find some sort of rest, Acheron's voice resounded through the domain.
'Stellar! Ophelia! Go... help the others!' she managed to say, despite facing sweet torture.
Stellar was shocked by her request. 「What about you?」
'I have Shinra... don't worry about me! Go help the rest... they don't have any protection over their minds!'
Stellar and Ophelia exchanged a knowing glance. They held each other's hands as they glowed brightly before fading into thin air.
Shinra's lips curved into a smile. 'You placed your fate in the hands of a god... Brave girl...'
Morena stopped for a moment, removing her claws from Acheron's head. The skill was passing through. No matter how many times she tried, it ended up with one result.
