Orion continued to sit quietly beside Fiora’s bed, his steady gaze locked on her peaceful yet exhausted face.
Her gentle breaths were now rhythmic, a reassuring sign that the crisis had truly passed. The intense heat from before had entirely dissipated, leaving only the remnants of scorched furniture and shattered decorations around them as silent reminders of the chaotic event.
In the silence of the room, Lumi’s small floating screen drifted gently into Orion’s peripheral vision, her soft voice carefully breaking the tranquil quiet.
[I wonder how she will react once she wakes up, Master. (。•́︿•̀。)]
Orion lightly nodded his head, his expression deeply contemplative. Internally, his thoughts reflected Lumi’s concerns.
’We need to wait and see about that,’ he quietly replied to her in his mind.
He knew Fiora would awaken eventually, but he also understood that confronting the painful truths of her past and her lineage would not be easy for her.
***
On the other hand, beyond Orion’s door, Selene quietly walked along the spacious corridor away from Orion’s room, her steps calm yet thoughtful.
She exhaled a gentle breath, shaking her head lightly in relief and mild astonishment as she whispered softly to herself, "That was quite intense. I genuinely thought she might lose herself there for a moment."
Selene paused briefly, gazing serenely out a large hallway window toward the setting sun. Its soft golden-orange rays painted the skies with peaceful light, signifying the calm after the storm.
Her gentle voice continued softly, tinged with pride, "Though Orion truly handled that situation remarkably well. He did better than I expected."
With a quiet, satisfied smile gracing her lips, Selene resumed her steady pace back toward her private study, her gentle silhouette disappearing down the hall, leaving behind only peaceful silence.
***
Back inside Orion’s room, the hours trickled by quietly as he stayed by Fiora’s bedside, unwilling to leave her alone even for a moment.
His calm, patient eyes continued watching over her sleeping face, observing every small movement, every flutter of her eyelids, waiting for the moment she would wake up so he could comfort her if she woke up.
Finally, after several long hours, a soft knock sounded hesitantly upon the door. Orion’s gaze shifted slightly, instantly recognizing the familiar, gentle presence of Rina waiting outside.
Quietly, Orion called out in a calm tone, "Come in, Rina."
The door slowly opened, revealing Rina’s worried expression. Her eyes widened as she looked at the utterly devastated state of Orion’s room, the scorched walls, broken furniture, and scattered debris.
A brief expression of worry clouded her face before she quickly spotted Orion seated calmly beside Fiora, gently holding her hand.
Relief visibly flooded Rina’s expression as she exhaled softly, tension visibly draining from her slender frame.
She moved carefully through the scattered debris, approaching Orion quietly before shifting her gentle gaze to Fiora’s peacefully sleeping face. Her voice was soft, carrying a blend of concern and quiet hope as she asked hesitantly, "Is she okay now, Master?"
Orion softly shook his head, "We still need to wait for her to wake up to truly know. But at least her Dragon bloodline is now fully under control."
Rina slowly nodded, accepting his words with a quiet sigh of understanding.
She stayed quietly beside him, listening attentively as Orion gently recounted the intense events: Fiora’s initial panic, the awakening of her bloodline, and the difficult task of calming and restraining her turbulent power.
Their conversation lingered for some time, the gentle discussion bringing clarity and comfort to Rina’s worried heart.
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