The place they arrived at was Ruby's home.
She needed to assure her parents that she was safe—and check on them as well.
Naturally, Adrian had already healed both Ruby and Ariana before coming here.
Now, the redhead was surrounded by her family—her parents and brother—each of them wearing the same expression of deep worry.
Ruby let out a tired sigh. "As I said, I'm fine, Mom."
Fiona frowned, her tone sharp. "You can't say you're fine when your eyes are this red and puffy. Tell me, why were you crying?"
Ruby groaned. "I cried because of Damien. Look at yourself—your eyes are puffy too."
Damien crossed his arms. "Then maybe you can explain what Professor Adrian did back there? Healing me like it was nothing? As if that kind of power was normal?"
Ruby fell silent.
Even though her father knew Adrian could use independent magic, what he had done then… was far beyond what even veteran Acolytes could accomplish.
