Maeve cried for a long time.
She was a very strong person, her will so firm that even the Blood Vampire had failed to wrest control from her. Even after becoming a monster, she had happily sung all day long.
The people of the Communion were used to her strength, and they expected her to be strong, so much so that many of them were at a loss when they saw her shed tears.
Elsa hurried over. She said nothing, simply stepping forward and gently embracing Maeve, letting her smear tears and snot all over her clothes.
Those who walked alone through the Abyss did not cry. Only a warm embrace could hold their tears.
Elliot stood in the crowd and watched quietly, then turned to look at Vanessa nearby.
Vanessa was a warrior who always charged at the front, while Elsa was a lone lamp waiting in the night for the Traveler to return.
The crowd soon dispersed. Crowding around would only put pressure on Maeve; she had already buried her head in Elsa's arms, not daring to look up.
Maeve's return meant quite a few things. First of all, she could now have points allocated.
Previously, Maeve had not ended her state of erosion, so naturally she could not undergo Sacrifice either. Now she was finally a complete individual and could step onto the altar.
But Elliot did not allocate points right away. Instead, he first sent a Believer to check on the [Primordial Blood].
"The [Primordial Blood] is gradually solidifying!"
The news startled everyone, and they flooded into the Sea of the Moon to take a look.
Just as reported, the [Primordial Blood] was no longer soft flesh but was gradually hardening. A hard, smooth outer shell had even appeared, with a faint sheen visible on it.