"No... You will see me in my true form when you acquire my second fragment. Do not fret, I will guide your path." She stood up, waiting patiently.
Christopher stared at her, a deep frown creasing his forehead. "If you are truly the Water Goddess, that means I gained your powers in that future, yet I still failed in that devastating battle!"
"That is correct," she confirmed. "You did gain a portion of my power, but you failed to locate my third fragment. And most importantly, you were alone. You failed to recruit the other chosen ones. Had you succeeded in that, you might have stood a chance."
Christopher continued to stare at her, searching for any hint of deception. After a tense five seconds, he sighed and rubbed his ring.
The familiar blue orb materialized before the group, casting an ethereal glow throughout the cave. Simultaneously, the woman's body began to radiate a brilliant light.
"You truly are the Water Goddess," Christopher breathed, a sense of awe washing over him.
