Did Not Appear

Mosenkai Manor, where almost no living beings remained, was quiet. After the last drifting speck of soul light was absorbed by the gray crystal, the night slowly returned to dead silence. Beyond the manor's shattered windows, there was only the low howl of the cold wind... and the relentless rain beating against the ground...

Seeing Ganatica finally stop struggling and fall asleep, and confirming that all the strange fluctuations released by the gray crystal had been intercepted by the "Psionic Barrier," Pandora, her mind much clearer now, finally let out a deep sigh of relief.

Although she hated to admit it, Pandora knew very well that in this dangerous world, at the very center of a terrifying storm, neither she nor Ganatica was anything more than a weak, helpless ant. The only support they could rely on was the Legendary spellcaster standing beyond the portal, holding a golden gemstone in his hand. Although their "protector" might be more dangerous than any enemy by nature, when faced with such a deadly crisis... Pandora and Ganatica could only pray for Punk's help...

Sighing inwardly, Pandora reluctantly released the limp, unconscious Ganatica. She gently laid the young man from her arms onto the ground, then stood up and bowed deeply to Punk.

"Honored Legendary Mage, great Lord Whisper of Destruction, your servant Pandora One offers you the highest degree of respect and gratitude. None may defy your will, and your power shall forever shine like the stars..."

In the years since leaving the magic tower's warehouse, Pandora, as an Alchemy Golem, had not gained any increase in strength. However, she had greatly broadened her knowledge beyond theoretical matters. Now, facing Punk, who clearly seemed to be in a very bad mood, Pandora knew to desperately flatter him with pleasing words.

However... no matter