I Can't Come Up with Chapter Titles

Two sets of memories had appeared in Shiori's mind. They seemed to take place at the same time and involve similar events, yet they had led to different outcomes.

This time, they were not fragments of memories, but genuine experiences that felt as though she had lived through them herself.

Shiori froze for a moment.

A wave of dizziness hit her. Rubbing her temples, Shiori swiftly sorted through the thoughts in her mind, steadying her suddenly hurried breathing.

Compared to the memories that made her blush, the situation before her was more important.

As though she had seen through Shiori's confusion, Rinne Sonogami spoke. Her voice lacked its usual gentleness and carried an especially imposing air. "[Eden] is a paradise that grants eternal happiness. It can fulfill all your wishes."

"These memories...?"

"You need not know, Shiori Itsuka. You only need to enjoy the peace of Eden." Rinne spread her arms, summoning several spheres of Spiritual Power light.

"...!"

"[Eden]," Rinne murmured.

The next second—

An invisible pressure descended upon the Spirits.

It was not physical weight, but something more fundamental. The air became viscous, Spiritual Power grew sluggish, and even their heartbeats seemed gripped by invisible hands.

"Ugh..." Tohka let out a muffled groan, looking somewhat weak. Her long night-colored hair trembled slightly as she clenched her teeth and tried to grip [Sandalphon].

"Tch..." Kotori gritted her teeth, a thin sheen of sweat appearing on her cheeks. The [Camael] in her hand seemed to be resisting some invisible force, and Healing Flame even rose from her body.

"Oh dear... this is rather bad..." Nia said helplessly.

She was only a support member. A direct battlefield like this truly did not suit her.

"Hehehehe—"

Kurumi's laughter shattered the tense atmosphere.

A bloodthirsty gleam bloomed in her wine-red eyes, and a