Sacrifices

While the situation at the base became more and more chaotic as the hordes of Abyss creatures appeared and wreaked havoc, in one particular three-story building, a beautiful girl was intently watching a white cocoon-like object, ignoring the commotion happening outside altogether.

"Emery, if you can hear my voice… I know what happened to you has something to with the Primordial Wisp… But… we will be leaving soon… So–" Her words were choked by a faint sob. "Just tell them to let you go already.. Please…"

Unbeknownst to her, the words she spoke with all her heart were actually heard by the consciousness that was currently encased in the cocoon-like object.

Emery could clearly hear his beloved's words, but he couldn't respond at all with his current state.