Himeragi Yukina's memories stopped at the moment before she was knocked unconscious.
The attack unleashed by Vatler's fused familiar was something ordinary people simply could not withstand.
Besides... using Yukina's Spear's true power and activating its anti-magic effect took too long. In a high-level battle, even one second was enough to get her killed.
As she was about to awaken, all her memories were hazy. Himeragi Yukina's thoughts were a complete mess, as though she had experienced a long dream.
"Phew!~"
Several bubbles rose through the nutrient solution and floated to the top of the nutrient tank.
Himeragi Yukina abruptly opened her eyes. Everything in her vision was grayish green.
Just as she tried to force herself out, pain surged through her body. Her muscles were sore and numb, leaving her without even a shred of strength.
More bubbles surfaced. After her initial panic, Yukina realized that this "green water" could not drown her. She could even breathe underwater.
"Could it be... I've gone to heaven?"
As Yukina let her thoughts run wild, her eyes gradually adjusted to the nutrient solution, allowing her to see her surroundings clearly.
Outside, the staff member in a white lab coat seemed to be... Kurumi?!
Yukina blinked. Had she really been that badly hurt?
"Has Senior Kojou's body been transferred over?"
"Did Mo Xiao and Vatler fight?"
"Why is Kurumi here?"
"Why am I here?"
"Where is this?"
Yukina seemed to have countless questions she wanted to ask, but trapped in the nutrient solution, she could only swallow mouthful after mouthful of "green water."
Yukina slapped the tank door, trying to draw Kurumi's attention.
Kurumi, who had been adjusting various instruments, raised her head and even smiled as she greeted her.
For some reason, Yukina suddenly felt relieved.
"Since Kurumi could bring me here,