While Mira stayed locked in her little world of denial, unwilling to face her emotions, the others had retired to their rooms, giving Pyris space to recover. But Anastasia and Elsa weren't going anywhere. The two won stayed by his side, determined not to leave until they were sure he was okay.
It wasn't just them, though—others visited frequently, showing just how much Pyris ant to everyone. Yet out of all the visitors, one stood out.
Emilia had refused to leave, and not odd at all, neither Anastasia nor Elsa minded. If anything, they appreciated having soone else who shared their concern.
But there was one thing none of them could ignore. Even unconscious, Pyris radiated an overwhelming aura—sothing raw and intense that filled the room. It wasn't harmful, not directly, but it stirred sothing in everyone who stepped too close, emotions they couldn't quite na or explain.
For most, it was a strange mix of awe and unease. But for Emberly, sitting quietly in the hall sowhere outside his room, it felt... familiar. Her sharp eyes narrowed as she pieced it together.
She could forget that ti when he's aura had affected her when he fell unconscious.
"Could it be..." she murmured to herself. "When he's unconscious, his aura—his Lust Dragon nature—leaks out. Does he... Always suppress it on purpose when he's awake not to affect others?"
The realization hit her like a ton of bricks. Pyris wasn't just charming; his very presence was infused with the allure of both a goddess' blessing and the primal energy of a Lust Dragon.
Normally, he kept it all under control, but now, unconscious and vulnerable, his aura slipped free.
But there was more to it than just charm. Beyond the magnetic pull of his aura, there was a weight to it—a pressure that seed to prick at the edges of their very beings.
No one else in the room could put a na to it, but Nysa could.
Standing off to the side, her piercing green eyes flickered with understanding. This wasn't just the aura of a Lust Dragon. This was sothing deeper, sothing far more dangerous. As soone connected to Pyris through their bond, Nysa recognized it imdiately.
This was the power of a God-Slayer, the sa power she had too.
To her, it was almost visible: a faint, swirling gray energy that seed to curl around his body, pulsing like a heartbeat. The others might not have seen it, but they felt it. It was impossible not to.
Nysa's expression tightened, but she said nothing. This wasn't her secret to share. Whatever she and Pyris had beco, whatever power they now held, it wasn't her place to explain. That was a burden he would have to bear—and reveal—on his own terms.
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anwhile, Anastasia and Emilia sat beside Elsa, who clung to them with tearful eyes and trembling hands. The little girl's gaze kept darting back to Pyris, her face pale with worry. She held onto Anastasia like a lifeline, her small fingers gripping tightly.
"Hey, hey, Elsa," Anastasia said softly, crouching down to et the girl's gaze. "It's okay. Don't cry, all right?"
Emilia reached out, wrapping an arm around Elsa's shoulders. "Your brother's tough," she said with a gentle smile. "He's going to pull through. You know that, right?"
Elsa sniffled, nodding slightly but still looking unconvinced. Her wide eyes stayed fixed on Pyris, lying so still on the bed, his chest rising and falling in slow, steady breaths.
The sight cald her a little, but the fear hadn't entirely left her heart.
"Elsa," Anastasia said again, cupping the girl's cheeks in her hands. "Rember what you said? You want to show your brother how much you've improved, right? He's going to be so proud of you. Don't you want to see that look on his face?"
Elsa blinked, her tears slowing as Anastasia's words sank in. Slowly, she nodded, her lips trembling but her expression growing steadier.
"That's right," Anastasia encouraged, smiling warmly. "So no more tears, okay? You need to be strong for him. Can you do that?"
"Y-Yeah," Elsa whispered, her small fists clenching with determination. "I'll be strong. I don't want Big Brother to be sad because of ."
"There's my girl," Anastasia said, ruffling her hair gently.
Emilia smiled at the exchange, her heart warming at the sight of Elsa's resolve. But even as she comforted the girl, a thought crept into her mind, one that sent a chill down her spine.
Emilia had always been surrounded by extraordinary people. Anastasia, for one, was a genius. Her groundbreaking work in biotechnology was the stuff of legend although she always stayed in shadows.
And Emberly? Her innovations in other techs had revolutionized entire realm.
But Elsa... Elsa was sothing else entirely.
Emilia couldn't help but marvel at the young girl's talent. Even at her age, Elsa's natural aptitude for technology was staggering. While Anastasia and Emberly had worked hard to master their respective fields, Elsa seed to understand things instinctively, as if technology spoke to her in a language only she could hear.
She was a prodigy, no doubt about it. In fact, Emilia sotis wondered if Elsa's potential might one day surpass even Pyris'. The thought was both exhilarating and terrifying.
But for now, none of that mattered to Elsa. All she cared about was her brother waking up. Everything else could wait.
As the night wore on, the room remained heavy with tension, but the bonds between those present only grew stronger. Each woman, in her own way, found herself drawn deeper into Pyris' world, their concern for him uniting them in a way that words never could.
Pyris' true nature, his raw power, and the secrets he kept remained shrouded in mystery. But even in his unconscious state, his presence shaped the lives of those around him, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts.
When the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, the won were still there, their worry giving way to hope. Whatever challenges lay ahead, they would face them together. And when Pyris finally opened his eyes, they would be ready to welco him back.
But things don't always work as we want, do they?
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