Boundless Light and Temperature appeared behind them. With that prayer, the Golden Holy Emblem representing the Ancient God, the Chaos Witch, manifested directly before everyone at the window.
The emblem was reflected in the enormous eye near the window. The Ancient God's radiance made the unknown behemoth in the deep sea close its eye again.
A hand from behind took Shade's hand, and he immediately understood what she meant:
"Feliana's Witch Light!"
Ever-stronger light shone into the water beyond the window, and the monster outside finally retreated into the sea.
Only then did hurried breathing become audible around them. Shade turned around and saw that Miss Sylvia behind him was also pale, with the color only just returning to her lips.
Audrey released Shade's hand and supported the two of them, keeping them from sitting on the seawater-soaked floor. Miss Sylvia nodded to Audrey, who had rushed over to help, then waved away the seawater on the ground. Audrey walked to the window.
"Girls, get up quickly and block this."
Holding a wooden board, she braced it against the window again and raised it into place. Megan's hands reached out from behind her, holding nails and a hammer, and secured it there with a few quick strikes. With all four hands working together, they were even more efficient than Shade had been just now when blocking the window.
"Audrey, get back inside."
Shade hurried over. Though the brown-haired girl gave him her position, she still did not leave.
"I can't be without me here. Shade, you may be strong, but you're not strong enough yet."
Though she was speaking to Shade, he felt that she was actually talking about Miss Sylvia. After all, he only had six rings. He certainly could not compare to a dual-souled witch who was about