Max stopped in front of Elanor's door.
He took a deep breath.
Raised his hand.
Knock.
The door suddenly opened.
She was standing on the other side.
The moment she saw him, her eyes widened.
And the next instant—
She hugged him.
Max froze completely.
"Max!"
Elanor held him tightly.
"I thought something bad had happened to you!"
Max felt his face heat up immediately.
"U-uh…"
Elanor lifted her head to look at him.
Her cheeks were red too.
"You were incredible in the duel," she said quickly. "I always believed you would make it."
Max looked away, still blushing.
"Well… I told you I had a plan."
He paused for a moment.
"Although… to be honest… I still can't believe everything actually worked."
Elanor let out a small laugh.
Then Max looked at her again.
"Hey… thanks."
She tilted her head slightly.
"For what?"
Max raised his hand and pointed at his finger.
"For using your magic to get the ring to me."
Elanor blinked.
