2303 Arthan’s Genius (Part 1)

"I'm sorry, Solus. I'm so sorry." Bytra said amid tears once she could speak again. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I swear. It wasn't me."

"I believe you." Solus said. "That wasn't your fault but mine. If you didn't shield me with your body, the Unwavering Loyalty array would have never caught you. Thank you, Bytra."

"I'm so sorry!" The Raiju kept weeping as if Solus had slapped her in the face. "I'm a monster, Zor. No matter how hard I try, I'm still a monster!"

The Shadow Dragon gestured to Lith for a mind link and he complied.

'Damn, between the blood madness and the slave array, I'm afraid that Bytra's trauma has been reopened in the most painful way possible.' She said to Lith who relayed it to Solus.

'I don't think her mind is completely here. She's still lost in her worst nightmare. Please, tell Solus this for me.'

Solus caressed the Raiju's muzzle, using a handkerchief to wipe off her tears.