The ritual seemed simple, and the main body of the Ritual Matrix was likely underwater. The Elf Girl had taken the Ocarina of Time from the flower pot before coming here with everyone else. Emilia was quite surprised by the appearance of the familiar longsword; she had thought it had always been in Shade's hands.
"For now, let her hold this sword. When you return, it will still be yours."
Shade explained it to Emilia, and she nodded vaguely. She was actually thinking that this way, she no longer seemed to be the only elf by Shade's side. Then she recalled what that red-haired little Princess had once said—she no longer possessed the rarity of being unique.
"Shade, give that jar of umbilical cord to this girl. Miss Sianode, drink this potion, then hold the umbilical cord and jump into the pool."
The relatively mature Elf Girl spoke as she handed the prepared potion to Emilia. Only after seeing Shade nod did the little elf drink it. She did not dislike this unfamiliar "elder sister"; on the contrary, she felt a familiar sense of closeness from her:
"It tastes like mint. I like this flavor."
Emilia said softly. She then accepted the jar of umbilical cord, exchanged glances with everyone, held her breath, and jumped into the pool.
Water splashed onto the shore. Seeing the "feeder" fall into the water, the fluffy Luku Birds watching nearby hurriedly gathered around, wanting to drink up the pool water to save her. But Miss Danist and Luvia stopped them from interfering with the ritual. Even Little Liana used her head to nudge away a blue Luku Bird chick that had slipped beneath everyone's feet to reach the pool by taking advantage of its small size.
The ritual had already activated. Runes on the