Scalding tears blurred Mirajane's vision in an instant.
A sense of failure erupted deep within her heart like an exploding volcano.
It left Mirajane powerless as she crouched down and sobbed.
Though deep down, she still hoped for even a sliver of comfort from the outside world.
Unfortunately, the deathly silence that shrouded the vast venue
weighed on her heart like a massive stone, making her feel as though she could barely breathe.
That guilt, that helpless confusion, made the tears pouring from Mirajane's eyes impossible to stop.
At that moment, Mirajane believed that her guildmates must also have blamed her for failing to save Lisanna.
That was why none of them had said a word.
"Demon Mirajane, if you cry like this, how are you supposed to protect Lisanna in the future? You'll ruin the image she has of you."
A warm, large hand suddenly settled over Mirajane's head.
The gentle motion made Mirajane raise her head instinctively.
Through her blurred vision, the first thing she saw was another vaguely familiar figure standing before her.
That familiar face, like an imprint etched into her mind and heart, impossible to erase.
Mirajane froze at once.
At that moment, she finally understood why everyone had remained silent.
After all, the scene before them was simply too shocking.
"Big sister, Sister Mira, it's me. I'm Lisanna. I thought I would never see you again in this life."
"Happy, Sister Erza, Grandpa Makarov, everyone... I-I don't know what to say."
Lisanna burst into tears.
She plunged headfirst into Mirajane's embrace.
Her heart-wrenching sobs immediately rang out.
All the helplessness and confusion she had carried in the past were completely released at that moment.
There were indeed people like them on that other-dimensional continent.
However, to Lisanna, the guild in that world had merely