The Light Screen footage—this retrieval of memory fragments had come to an end.
After so long, it was time for everyone to wake up.
After all, much of the memory had been recovered, and Fujimaru Tachibana had fulfilled her mission of calling forth the goddess Tiamat.
At a time like this, it was also time to bring the memory retrieval to a temporary close—after all, outside, a great battle of myth had yet to end.
However, with the goddess Tiamat having been summoned, the horn signaling the final battle had sounded.
At the same time, Raiden Mei and the others had also noticed the changes in Fujimaru Tachibana.
Before entering the deepest part of the dream world, Fujimaru Tachibana had still seemed somewhat "inexperienced," not quite so mature beyond her years.
Yet now, Fujimaru Tachibana seemed exceptionally mature. Her eyes appeared to hold many more things, as though she had suddenly endured the passage of ages and become complete.
That feeling was by no means false. It was exceedingly clear, directly proving that Fujimaru Tachibana's change was absolutely no illusion.
Still, Fujimaru Tachibana did not explain what had happened, nor did she intend to, so no one knew what exactly was going on.
Then, Fujimaru Tachibana and the others began leaving the dream world one by one, allowing their consciousnesses to return to reality.
Only Fu Hua did not hurry out. After everyone else had left, she took a deep breath. Then her consciousness drifted away, and soon, in the outer layer of the consciousness space, she encountered the Herrscher of Sentience—identical to her in appearance, yet completely different in bearing and attire.
After meeting, the two stared silently at each other. Fu Hua was studying her with curiosity, while the Herrscher of Sentience seemed somewhat guilty, her gaze drifting