A moment later, the black flames around the reborn Hillena dissipated, and her unsupported body fell into Lynn's embrace.
The newly-formed half-demon body had clearly consumed too much of her energy, and she had slipped into slumber.
Lynn gazed at the peaceful sleeping face in his arms, the ecstatic joy of surviving a catastrophe washed over every nerve like a tidal wave.
He almost wanted to jump up and cheer, but he was afraid of disturbing her and ended up just holding her tightly.
Though the entire process was thrilling, the outcome was ultimately what he desired.
Thought Lynn to himself.
Suddenly, the aged voice of the Divine Tree echoed in Lynn's mind: "Sorry to interrupt you, but the rift to the outside world has already closed, and I'm afraid we'll be trapped in this plane forever."
The hopeful yet dim gazes of the Demon Clan girls around turned to Lynn.
But he merely cradled the sleeping Hillena closer to him.
