Shade did not ask how much strength Grace and Helen still possessed. Instead, he happily told them that the Red Butterfly Pendant had truly helped his two friends.
He explained Leisha and Dorothy's current condition in greater detail, describing the scene when the two young ladies had met that night, before mentioning that their souls had begun to show signs of partial fusion.
But even the Red Butterfly Twins could do nothing about it:
"Sir, if the Great One we worshipped had not departed, your friends might have become God-Favored Ones. This is true Two-in-One. Even after all these years, my sister and I have been unable to achieve such harmonious fusion of souls."
Helen spoke with some regret.
The twin girls had lived through the entirety of the Fifth Epoch and Sixth Epoch. Though their power was gone, their knowledge and experiences remained precious treasures. Unfortunately, the changing of the epochs had also caused them to lose some memories, and the price of becoming the Sleeping Princess had sealed away what few memories they retained of the transition between epochs.
But apart from memories related to hidden history, their knowledge had not completely vanished. Shade could consult them about relics, antiques, and even the customs and culture of the Fifth Epoch. This was also the greatest help they could currently provide him.
"Sir, are you leaving later?"
As they spoke and listened to the rain, Grace suddenly asked.
Shade thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Yes. This afternoon, I plan to visit Sister Devlin. I have already asked Grandma Cassandra to send her a letter. Tonight, I'll visit Miss Aurora. With the matter of the Chosen Ones over, she will probably be leaving Middlesburg soon."
Grace hesitated. She first glanced at her younger sister, then spoke softly.
"Could you