Arthur breathed heavily, and as his trembling hand released Celestia, the weapon fell and clattered onto the ground.
Luka also released her sword, the weapon dropping to the ground as she reached out with her hand to clutch her chest, her head lowered with her hair covering her face.
Then, her shoulders began to shake, and she looked up, bursting into laughter while staggering back once more, more golden blood spilling from her wound as her body trembled.
"I have witnessed many a thing, but a direct connection to the Concept of Destruction, forced comprehension of a universal law, and a forced elevation of your Existence Realm all at once? That's a first, even for me."
Luka extended her left hand and summoned her sword into it, and the moment she did, Arthur gripped Celestia, tensing as he tried to force himself to stand, only to fall back onto his knees.
Seeing this, Luka waved her bloodied right hand dismissively and said, "Don't be so tense. I'm satisfied. For now, at least."
