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"W-What…! What is this bizarre world?" The Heavenly Demon peered into Laura's Immortal Domain.
"It's the neighborhood where I came from, master," Laura said. "Somehow, my Immortal Domain manifested as… my own memories of 'home' or something."
"…?!" The Heavenly Demon struggled to comprehend. "This… has never happened before… It seems your Immortal Artifact has the power to influence the appearance of your Immortal Domain. Incredible… I wonder what abilities it holds."
"I'll have to find out on my own. Time's up," Laura said.
"Yes…" The Heavenly Demon smiled gently. "You haven't seen your sister for two weeks after you asked her to leave you alone until you reached the Immortal Realm. So let's go see her."
"Yeah!" Laura said eagerly. "Let's go, master."
Laura took her master's hand. The Heavenly Demon noticed her soft, gentle smile.
He looked down, feeling a faint fluster despite his age.
"Laura…"
"I know… but at least let me hold your hand? For now… as a reward?"
"…"
