He Became the Only Ally of the Abandoned Warrior

Rinasienne’s Womb of Darkness was filled with a pitch-black void rather than a mere grayish darkness.

The Demon King had been completely devoured, yet the other demon lords and warlocks, absorbed but not fully digested, lingered within, trapped in the process of being consumed.

“Ugh…!”

Though not as sharp or flesh-piercing as the grayish miasma, this darkness clung and squeezed, suffocating like a suffocating, sticky bind.

Even Lucy’s superhuman physique swelled as the blood flow was restricted, her body bloated and unresponsive.

Sssaaah…

Soon, Lucy sensed a light embracing her.

“What’s…?”

The gentle, pure light illuminating the darkness was distinct from the life force sacrificed by Arsil and Tigria in self-sacrifice. It was also different from the pinkish holy power that had torn through Rinasienne’s abdomen.

It didn’t take long for Lucy to recognize it as the divine power that the Goddess had directly granted her.

But… how?

The Goddess had stated that she was bound by causality, unable to intervene directly in battle.

However, Lucy had no time to ponder her curiosity.

With the pressing darkness momentarily beaten back, there was only one task left for Lucy.

“Lin-!!”

Aside from the faint divine light, she could not discern anything. Amidst the perfect darkness, she screamed for Lin with all her might.

Of course, there was no reply.

“I have to find him quickly…!”

If she wasted time, Lin would be fully absorbed by Rinasienne.

In growing desperation, Lucy flailed about, searching for Lin, but found nothing to touch or see.

“Lin!”@@novelbin@@