Linsley led Seraphina to the computer room, where they re-opened the email.
As Seraphina read through the twisted words, her face grew paler, her hands trembling slightly.
The reality of what the Outer God Association had planned hit her hard, leaving a heavy weight on her heart.
"They're... They're planning this for our children?" Seraphina's voice wavered, filled with disbelief and shock.
Linsley nodded grimly. "Seems like it."
Seraphina closed her eyes for a moment, struggling to steady her breath. "I knew the Outer God Association was twisted, but this... I didn't think they'd go this far."
The helplessness clawed at her.
As a magical girl, Seraphina had always fought to protect others, to stand against injustice. But now, facing the dark reality of this world—controlled by forces far beyond her reach—she felt small, powerless.
'I'm supposed to protect people,' she thought bitterly. 'But what can I do against this? Even my power as a magical girl can't change anything.'
Her thoughts spiraled deeper into frustration, until she realized that Linsley was the only person she could rely on in this situation.
He was the only one who truly understood, the only one on the same boat as her. The weight of that realization made her feel even more vulnerable, but she didn't reject it.
Linsley, sensing her turmoil, stepped closer. His hand rested gently on her shoulder. Find adventures at m v lem|p-yr
Seraphina looked up at him, her eyes filled with a mix of frustration and sorrow.
"We'll figure it out," Linsley said softly. "You're not alone in this."
Seraphina's voice cracked as she responded, "I wish I could do more... but I don't even know where to start."
Without a second thought, Linsley pulled her into an embrace.
The gesture was impulsive, but in that moment, he wanted nothing more than to console her, to let her know she wasn't facing this nightmare alone.
In a world full of cruelty and manipulation, Linsley knew that Seraphina's trust in him was something precious. It was something he would never take for granted.
He made a silent vow—one he kept close to his heart.
One day, when the time was right, he would tear down the system that had trapped them both. But until then, they would stand by each other's side, no matter what came their way.
'I'll protect her,' Linsley thought to himself as he glanced at Seraphina. 'No matter what happens, I'll make sure she's safe. She's the only person I can trust in this hellhole of a world. If anyone tries to harm her...'
His eyes narrowed, a cold determination filling his heart. 'Once I reach the power of a World God, the Outer God Association and its grip on this world will crumble. But to achieve that, I'll need to ascend beyond a Zenith Avatar Master.'
'I have to become a Celestial Avatar Master at the very least. No—if I really want to stand at the pinnacle and reshape this world, I'll have to reach the power of an Ascendence Avatar Master.'
The thought stirred something deep within him, his resolve hardening as he imagined that day. When he would finally crush the Outer God and its servants.
When Seraphina would be free, and they could live in a world without chains. But first, he had to gather more strength.
While Linsley was lost in his monologue, he noticed that Seraphina's expression shifted.
There was something weighing on her, something she seemed hesitant to say.
'What is it?' he wondered.
She hesitated for a moment longer, her fingers fidgeting, her brows furrowed.
Then, as if she had come to a decision, her eyes became clear, and she looked up at him with newfound determination.
"Linsley..." she began, her voice trembling slightly but steadying as she continued. "There's something I need to tell you. It's... my greatest secret."
Linsley raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the sudden shift in her tone. He already knew what she was about to say, but decided to play along, masking his surprise.
Seraphina took a deep breath, as if gathering the courage to finally reveal what she had kept hidden for so long.
"I'm a magical girl," she confessed, her voice quiet but filled with sincerity.