"Mind's Light! That's the Doctor's Core Ling Rune! And the Doctor said it can be used as a 'mind,' which happens to correspond to Angelina's Low-Ring Words of Sublimation! Angelina can advance to the third ring!"
Held in Angelina's arms, Shade recognized the Ancient Language corresponding to her brand-new Spirit Rune and spoke in surprise. Then, as he felt Angelina's soul strength surge dramatically, he sensed that her soul seemed to have gained some powerful force whose nature even he could not distinguish.
That power was ancient and profound, but more importantly, disorderly and mysterious. Shade froze for a moment, then felt that he understood:
"Chaos?"
Leisha, who was also being held by Angelina, did not possess his perception. Her Royal Highness the Princess gently shook her head at Shade, telling him to give Angelina some time to recover.
The turmoil of spirit and the violent increase in Spiritual Power had indeed left Angelina temporarily dazed. Only after a long while did the little princess sniffle and lower her outstretched arms. The boundary between reality and dream had become completely clear at that moment, and she understood everything. Though she was somewhat confused by that seemingly terrifying talent, her elder sister had not gone far away, and that alone was enough for her:
Thus, the little princess did not care what kind of power she had gained. With reddened eyes, she said to her elder sister again:
"Elder sister, can you hug me on your own? And... can you let Shade kiss my cheek?"
Leisha smiled gently. Rather than answering Angelina's question, she said to Shade:
"Knight, I remember that you've become quite skilled at 'kissing two young ladies at once.' Now I'll give you a chance to show Angelina the results of Grace and Helen's, as well as my