Back to the Living Realm
Axilia and Ling Xin conjured a portal to go back to the Living Realm with their combined powers, causing a rift to open in space. The portal was swirling white and pulsating nicely, as if beckoning us inside.
"Ladies first," I said, letting the two twins head in first, which they did. Lorelei and Yami, both in their fox forms, entered with me after them. Lorelei was on my shoulder, while Yami trotted along on the floor.
But right before entering, I stopped, and pulled out a pendant. The same one that the old butler had once given me. I held it tightly against my chest, calling for him.
"... You're done?" His old voice asked after several seconds.
Mhm. We are preparing to leave now. This is your last chance, if you want to come along.
"No... as much as I would like to... it is better for those two to cut any connection with this realm. My existence... would only remind them."