Blackmail

Aria's brows knitted, as she recalled the tragic state she left Reina in. She rushed to the woman's side.

The box that once housed the Serpent disappeared without a trace, only Aria was left.

This fact ingrained itself in the minds of all the people involved, who were left to wonder what Aria did to be absorbed inside the box and get out without any injury.

"Reina, I'm here. It's all over now. The dungeon is cleared. You did well, you really did. Thank you." Aria sighed, gently swiping Reina's sweat-drenched hair to the side and letting Dianthe nurse her once again.

Upon Aria's return, the pain that had been constricting Reina and making her uncomfortable slowly went away in addition to receiving Dianthe's care.

The woman finally fell asleep for good. She didn't respond even after she was shaken multiple times. Her breath was weak, and made Aria want to rush her to safety right away in concern.