Atofe's laughter still haunts me.
Although the numbness has left me, that despair in my heart still lingers.
If I had died in battle, it would all be for naught.
Atofe showed mercy, and the black guards did not attack.
Moore used magic, but nothing lethal.
But, how terrifying.
If Perugius didn't come.
And Atofe captured and forced me into contract.
Then hugging Sylphy like this might be impossible.
Even after Lucy grows up, I might not see her.
Roxy too, Norn, Aisha, everyone, they would already...
This, only this scares me.
It makes me tremble from fear.
Suddenly, she rubs my head.
Sylphy runs her hand down my hair like a comb.
Her fingers, delicate, warm, and soft.
With a smile, Sylphy returns my hug.
Nothing needs to be said.
She, only her hug.
Only that is enough.
In Sylphy's embrace, I fell asleep at ease.