"Ha…" Evelyn woke up in the middle of the night, her body drenched in sweat. She looked around and saw no one there.
But that was just her not wanting other people to get worried.
Then, she rose from the bed and closed her eyes. The elements had another clash. She had to use her ena to quell the conflict forcefully.
"Haa… Ha…" Evelyn let out a breath of relief after the conflict stopped. Still, her face was pale.
She stepped out of the bed and walked to the window, looking at the clear night sky.
"How long has it been?" Evelyn muttered. The horrifying memory resurfaced in her mind, reminding her how hopeless she was at the Bloody Banquet.
Bella had a hard time recovering her mental state because of the banquet. She could remember Bella saying, "I'm jealous of you, Evelyn. You are strong. Your power is one thing, but your mental fortitude is another.
"I wish I could just move on and set my sights on revenge without getting haunted by all these memories…"
