My heart was pounding like crazy as soon as the goddess finally decided to let me out of her grasp and back into the Paradox. I found myself back in my home, the dark and cold room echoing with silence. Taking a deep breath, I pushed aside a curtain to let in a sliver of dim light, my mind racing aimlessly with nothing in particular.
I glanced at the bed to confirm that Ascezeca was still there, and she was, sleeping soundly. Panting, I began to gather my thoughts, searching for a way to rid myself of the goddess's influence as quickly as possible.
A sudden thought struck me, and I dashed out of my home, heading straight for Olaf's. His place wasn't far from mine, and within a few minutes, I arrived. Without hesitation, I barged in, breaking through the weak Essence protections on his door with ease.
Olaf stumbled out, his eyes heavy with sleep but filled with loyalty, silently questioning why I had come to him in the dead of night.