A collective laugh escaped from the group, finally breaking the heavy tension in the air as Meldora's gritty mouth slowly began to fade back into Zenith's pale skin.
"I will remember you, Lucian..." the demonic voice echoed faintly, right before completely vanishing without a trace.
Now that the curse was officially lifted, Aria could finally leave the damp cove and return to the academy. However, there were still some lingering practical doubts, which Kaelen quickly pointed out.
"It's been two whole days..." Kaelen muttered, his anxiety creeping back in. "What if someone got suspicious? I mean, the infirmary staff, or other students..."
Before he could spiral any further, Lucian instantly cut in to ease his worries.
"Don't worry, Kaelen. I already left someone on guard duty for exactly this reason. All we have to do now is sneak her back in and act as if she was sleeping on that bed the entire time."
