章 3323: Leap of Faith (Part 2)

Solus knew that her mother would be alright, but seeing her disappear was almost like losing her again.

"Silly child, I've already given you my word." Menadion said while caressing Solus' hair.

Her daughter's warmth and tears made it incredibly hard for Ripha to let go of Solus but they also gave her the strength to let go of herself.

Menadion's shadow body faded away, leaving behind only a sliver of darkness that seeped inside the runed feather.

The Anvil fell to the ground with a metal clang and split into the four pieces of the Apprentice Set plus the makeshift Fury.

"No offense, Solus, but your mother is… intense." Raaz said, trying to be polite.

"I know, and I'm sorry." Solus sighed. "I swear she wasn't like that. At least in the memories I've recovered."