Under the crimson-hued sky, a pair of figures lay in the middle of a half-destroyed forest, where barely a handful of trees remained standing.
Yet, despite the devastation surrounding them, the two paid little attention to their surroundings as they lay together, talking happily.
"After that, I kicked the bat's face with every bit of my power! No matter what happened, I refused to give up until it acknowledged me!" Aether declared with a serious expression, his hand moving animatedly as though he were once again fighting against an imaginary opponent.
Grace listened quietly, occasionally nodding along with a slightly prideful expression.
She had been listening to his story of what had transpired inside the Blood Memories, particularly how he had fought against the dangerous monster that had pushed him to his limits.
"Yet, the bat still refused to acknowledge me! So, I had no choice but to fight back with my pure, unyielding virgin will!!"
