After Vaan ended his spiritual meeting with Hecate, his main consciousness returned to his body, and he regained awareness of reality.
Although he was still holding Ninth Dream's delicate hand, it was no longer cool to the touch. On the contrary, it was very warm as Ninth Dream herself had turned red like a tomato.
However, no movement came from her body; she was frozen still like a stone statue. Only a whirlpool of chaotic thoughts and emotions raged within the windows of her unfocused gaze.
Despite standing face to face, Ninth Dream subconsciously avoided meeting Vaan's gaze. She did not dare look into his eyes.
In fact, Ninth Dream wanted nothing more than to disappear on the spot.
However, she wasn't sure what to say to Vaan in order to escape his clutches. Her heart was palpitating with anxiety just by thinking about it. Even though she knew she had to say something and break away, she couldn't form any words on the tips of her tongue.