Long Overdue (Part 1)

'I can't conjure the Menadion set unless I summon at least one floor of the tower. The space-compressing array stops me.' Solus said.

The World Tree had eliminated solely the magical formations surrounding the Fringe to stop the invaders and kept those inside their body to keep Solus in.

'Also, I told you already that I go by Solus now, Mom, and I'll appreciate it if you started to use it.'

'I know but that's not your name, Epphy.' Menadion replied with ill-concealed disappointment. 'I know that conjuring the tower will take a toll on your host but if you don't do it now, I doubt you'll have a second chance.'

'You are right, Mom.' The sound of that word made Menadion feel like she still had a heart and it was pounding in her chest. 'But please, call me Solus, okay?'