Chapter Two Hundred and Fifteen – "Loyalty and Head Pats"
Crow sat quietly at the edge of his bed, the weight of his new reality settling in like an ancient crown. Powers surged beneath his skin. The whispers of the Primordial contracts echoed in the back of his mind. He had crossed worlds. Reality bent around him now, willingly.
And then—
"Master…"
Lyravex's voice was soft, almost hesitant. She stood in the doorway, her SSS-rank aura barely restrained, eyes glowing faintly. Despite her power, despite the divine synchronization now binding her to this world, her expression was unmistakably… shy.
She stepped closer, fidgeting slightly.
"I… I did good, didn't I?" she asked. "I logged out. I came here. I… followed you, even through this." Her cheeks flushed. "I just… I want head pats."
Crow blinked. Even now, even here—some things didn't change.
With a soft sigh, he raised his hand and gently placed it atop her head. Her knees nearly buckled from the sensation.
Lyravex melted into him, eyes closed, expression dreamy. "Mmm… more…"
Power and chaos might swirl outside.
But for a moment, it was just her and her master.