The dense resentment and death aura that had shrouded the Sanko Valley Shrine and the entire mountain forest.
With the complete annihilation of the blue-faced demon, quickly dissipated like a receding tide.
The sky that had originally appeared gloomy and oppressive due to the existence of the evil spirit source also seemed to clear up, making even the air feel fresh and pleasant.
Miko stood in place, maintaining the posture of summoning Barrack, not yet fully recovering from that earth-shattering strike.
She could clearly feel that the magic power and mental energy she had lost from summoning Tyrant Barrack were recovering at a slow but steady pace.
At the same time, in her unique Mystic Eyes' vision.
Those twisted evil spirits that had once been omnipresent in various forms.
Were thinning and fading at a visible rate like snow under sunlight, finally disappearing completely.
Just as the deity had said, by slaying this source, the problems of this world had truly been completely resolved!
"So... so amazing! Miko-chan!"
Hana broke free from her initial shock, looking at everything that had happened before her, excitedly rushing forward.
She hugged her still somewhat dazed friend, jumping up and down with excitement.
"That giant black knight just now, and those light beams that destroyed the mountain, did you create all of that?
Miko-chan, you're just like a superhero from manga!"
Hana's eyes sparkled with undisguised admiration and curiosity as she circled around Miko, as if meeting this friend for the first time.
The earth-shattering battle scene had completely overturned her understanding of the real world.
Being held and shaken so enthusiastically by her friend, Miko's face couldn't help but flush slightly, scratching her head somewhat embarrassedly.
"No, no... it's mainly... mainly the power bestowed by the deity!"
She instinctively looked toward Phaethon, who stood nearby maintaining his calm composure.
"Mm!"
Hearing this, Phaethon only responded with a gentle smile, saying nothing more.
He could sense that after Miko had personally resolved this world's crisis, her entire mental state had undergone subtle changes.
The lingering timidity and fear seemed to have been quietly replaced by something called confidence and determination.
This was an important transformation, crucial for her future growth.
"My Lord!"
Hana followed Miko's gaze to look at Phaethon again, her eyes filled with curiosity and even deeper respect.
Through Phaethon opening her heavenly eye earlier, allowing her to witness the existence of the fox mountain god and the evil spirit source.
As well as the incredible power Miko had displayed, she no longer doubted Phaethon's identity as a deity from another world.
Now looking at this deity with a gentle temperament yet possessing unimaginable power, her heart was filled with infinite longing.
She approached cautiously, asking somewhat carefully:
"Um... Lord Phaethon, are you really like the deities in legendary stories?"
Phaethon looked at Hana's bright, curious eyes and nodded, explaining in a calm tone:
"You could understand it that way. I come from a world different from yours.
There, deities walk the earth, bestowing blessings upon their people, guiding them to explore dungeons, fight monsters, and continuously grow stronger."
"Wow... another world! Dungeons! Monsters!"
Hana's eyes instantly widened, her face filled with excitement.
"There really are such worlds? That's so cool! Did Miko-chan also become this amazing after going to that world?"
"Mm."
Miko quietly responded from the side, confirming her friend's guess.
After receiving confirmation, Hana's eyes instantly burst with even more passionate light.
She looked at Phaethon, her tone filled with irrepressible desire and anticipation:
"My Lord! Then... can I also go to your world?
I also want to become as amazing as Miko-chan! I also want to go on adventures!"
Looking at this energetic blonde girl who seemed to have endless energy, Phaethon's lips curled into a meaningful smile.
Just as he had sensed before, Hana harbored extremely vast and pure life energy.
This energy not only gave her vitality far beyond ordinary people but also made her easily attract spirits like a piece of monk's meat.
In Phaethon's view, the potential for this life energy to be converted into combat power was at least as powerful as Miko's necromantic talent.
The "life" and "vitality" it represented, if guided and sublimated through the blessing system, would surely head in a completely different direction—healing.
In this crisis-filled world full of unknowns and battles, a powerful healer's value was often no less than that of a top-tier combatant.
"Of course you can."
Phaethon smiled, formally extending an invitation to Hana.
"In fact, your qualifications have also gained my recognition.
Hana, would you be willing to join my [Phaethon Familia], become our family, and embark on an adventure journey to another world together with Miko?"
"I'm willing! I'm willing! I'm willing!"
Almost the moment Phaethon finished speaking, Hana nodded repeatedly without hesitation, so excited she nearly jumped up.
She grabbed Miko's hand, saying excitedly:
"Great! Miko-chan! We can be together again in the future, and we can adventure in another world together! Just thinking about it is thrilling!"
Miko looked at her friend's genuinely happy expression and also showed a joyful smile.
Being able to continue being with Hana and growing stronger together was undoubtedly the result she most hoped to see.
"However..."
Phaethon's voice sounded at the right time, interrupting the two girls' excitement.
"Before officially going to Orario, we still need to handle some loose ends in this world first."
He looked at the shrine area that had been completely leveled by the battle, and the mountain in the distance that had been cut in half, frowning slightly.
"The commotion here was too big, it will probably soon attract ordinary people's attention, even official investigators. We shouldn't stay here long."
Indeed, Miko's earth-shattering Barrack's Rage just now.
Had been so powerful that it almost changed the topography of this mountain area.
Such a huge disturbance couldn't possibly go unnoticed by the outside world.
"Then... what should we do now?" Miko asked with some concern.
"Let's leave here first and return to your home."
Phaethon said: "It's also a good opportunity to report your safety to your family in person, and make some plans for your future training and the Familia's development."