"Are you okay?"
After making sure he hadn't carelessly cracked the moon open, Gwen looked at Kevin, who lay in his palm, utterly drained and covered in blood.
"I'm fine. Not dead yet..."
Perhaps his defeat in this battle had let Kevin put something down. He was no longer as calm and cold as before. Instead, he lay relaxed in Gwen's hand, the chill on his face easing as he quietly gazed at the stars scattered across the universe, seemingly wondering which star Griseo was on now.
"That's good."
Gwen nodded and held his other hand over the first. Warm light enveloped Kevin's body.
Under Gwen's treatment, Kevin's injuries swiftly healed, and his aura stabilized as well.
However, Gwen could sense that a certain presence Kevin had possessed before had dispersed.
Perhaps it did not affect Kevin's raw strength, but one thing was certain: now that there was a replacement for the final plan, Kevin had begun to lay down some of his burdens.
Still, that was not a bad thing for Kevin...
The giant's form turned illusory, transforming into a streak of light that descended to the ground and revealed Gwen.
Yet that streak of light did not vanish. Instead, it became a dainty pink figure who took Gwen's hand and said:
"Mm-hmm~ So, how was it, Kevin?"
Although she had been full of worry while speaking with Gwen earlier, Alicia, appearing before them again, remained as lively and passionate as ever. A playful smile rested on her lovely face as she brought joy to those around her.
"He's strong."
Kevin nodded, keeping his answer brief, as though he had returned to his usual self.
However, Alicia, who knew Kevin well, could also tell that he was far more relaxed than before.
"Is that all?"
Alicia blinked and smiled