Elise Clark knew clearly that she didn't have romantic feelings for Link.
And she was even more aware that Link held no such feelings for her either.
Therefore, the surge of sourness that emerged was instantly suppressed by Elise Clark, who remained vigilant.
After all, during the process of their acquaintance, her emotional changes were heavily influenced by "Elise".
It was not until a particular late stage of the ninth trial, relying on the tacit understanding born of the void and using the Two Big Seals, as well as the layout set by Mr. Xu Jing as a representative of Taoism, that she managed to cut out her past and previous lives, emerging with a pure personality.
Elise Clark certainly did not want any hidden dangers remaining.
Her thoughts shifted in an instant.
Releasing her arms, she stepped away from Link's embrace, and Elise Clark said seriously, "This is the last time I will hug you, Link. From now on, we are just friends."