In the vast depths of the sea.
The beautiful woman reached out and clasped her son's little hand, her face filled with excitement. "Your father is here!"
She was, of course—Water Lotus.
The little boy was somewhat bewildered. "Father?"
He had never imagined that the father he had longed for so dearly would suddenly appear before him in such an unexpected way at this critical moment.
The little boy was brimming with excitement, though also a little nervous. "Mama, where is Father?"
Water Lotus was stumped. After an "uh," she said, "I don't know either."
The little boy opened his mouth, truly not knowing what to say.
You said Father was here, but you didn't know where he was. Was Mama teasing him?
Water Lotus opened her mouth as well, but said nothing.
She dearly wanted to say that his father was incredibly capable. His father was far away in the Different World, yet regularly used the miraculous Dream Entry Art to... well, meet her in her dreams.
But there was simply no way to tell such private matters to a child.
The next moment.
Water Lotus's embarrassment was dispelled.
Mother and son simultaneously sensed a vast, powerful fluctuation erupting abruptly from the high Firmament.
Water Lotus grew even more delighted and cried out again, "Your father has made his move!"
The little boy instantly believed her.
Because from the fluctuation descending from the Firmament, he sensed an indescribable familiarity.
As if they were connected by blood and soul.
Father!
This had to be Father! The little boy suddenly believed what Mama had just said—your father would recognize you the very first time he saw you.
At this moment.
Water Lotus cried out joyfully, "The enemy has left!"
She clearly sensed that the spine-chilling feeling of being watched had vanished