"Miss Feliana!"
The surrounding Blood Mist seemed hesitant to surge back in because of this exquisite puppet's appearance. The Pink Dragon Young Lady hurried over to the puppet. Though its primary material was flesh essence, its skin had a strange velvety texture.
Still, it had to be admitted that the puppet truly was exceptionally exquisite, possessing more than half of Miss Feliana's own elegance.
"It seems to have succeeded."
The puppet spoke, her voice remarkably clear. She looked Gina over, confirmed that her current condition was acceptable, then floated to above Gina's right shoulder and sat directly on the Dragon Young Lady's shoulder:
"Gina, the power I projected here is incomplete. Limited by the strength of this body, I cannot provide much help."
She looked at the surrounding Blood Mist without asking about the exact nature of this bizarre region:
"Where is Shade?"
"We got separated, but I can use the bubbles to sense his location."
The Dragon Young Lady honestly answered her headmistress. Though she was a maid, she was also a student—or rather, her role as a student was even more prominent.
"Then go find him."
The blonde Miss Puppet sat steadily on Gina's shoulder, reminding Gina of puppet shows she had watched. Then, through some unknown power used by Miss Feliana, Gina suddenly felt much fresher, as though she had finally taken a bath.
"I have temporarily shielded you from the erosion of the surrounding Blood Mist, but it will not last long. Let us go. We must move quickly."
"Yes, Headmistress Feliana!"
In the deepest part of the Blood Mist, after another deafening crash, Shade was sent flying once more by tremendous force. Yet he adjusted his posture in midair, drew the [Blood Moon Arc Light] longbow, and fired a crimson greatsword behind him as he