A period of solemnity and silence settled over the mountain.
The spiritual flames lingering around the forest slowly faded as the countless spirits that had been under the Reflection's control dissolved one after another.
The oppressive feeling that had blanketed the area gradually disappeared, replaced by the gentle ringing of distant prayer bells.
Adam quietly landed atop the stone path.
The crimson wings behind his back dissolved into streams of blood before returning to his body.
He swept his gaze across the surrounding temples.
The black flowers blooming around them were already beginning to wither as there was no need to maintain them any longer.
Having lost the Reflection that maintained the spiritual network throughout the mountains, the abundant spiritual energy naturally began returning to its original state.
Not long after, hurried footsteps echoed through the forest.
Kurou emerged first from the shadows, followed by Mallory, Salvia, Seo-jun, and Guin.
