Stella had encountered a powerful beast bearing the fate of [Aging] alone in the mountains. To make it easier for Stella to defeat her opponent, Shade was weighing whether to play [Rose Petals], one of his initial hand cards, or the [Aid Enhancement] he had just drawn.
Meanwhile, Ellie and Little Mia, who had set out again, saw a figure rushing toward them through the wind and snow. Little Liana's body was also glowing in the night as she happily came to Ellie's side. Ellie first warily retreated two steps, but after confirming that this really was her friend, she rushed forward as well. The two little beasts rubbed against one another, expressing their joy at being reunited.
Only after Little Mia let out a "Meow~" did Little Liana notice that the cat was here too. She shrank back a little, but quickly rallied herself.
The unicorns exchanged their understanding of tonight's situation in a peculiar manner. Although Little Liana was confused about how she had suddenly gone from the mountaintop to this place, she believed that compared to Emilia, who had many powerful witches by her side, Ellie clearly needed more help. Thus, she joined the group as well.
The increase in companions lifted Ellie's spirits. What she feared most was actually loneliness, and now that Little Liana and Little Mia were both by her side, she did not feel afraid or helpless at all, even while walking through the snowy mountain's darkness.
"Neigh!"
She told Little Liana about the power she had newly acquired. Little Liana tilted her head as she watched Ellie's excited account, and the two little beasts walked side by side into the long snowy night.
"Hmm? Where's Little Liana?"
At the mountaintop—Peak of Fate—the sudden disappearance of the Little Unicorn beside Emilia left the