The battle against Ruugat of the Earth had taken place at sunrise and lasted a few minutes, but it was past midnight in Lutia. Despite the late hour, the Verhen family and their guests were all standing in front of the Warp Gate of the Mansion when it opened.

“Mom! Big Brother!” Garrik was the first to reach his loved ones thanks to his wings, hugging the Tyrant and Ryla at the same time. “Welcome back!”

“I’m so proud of all of you-” Elina had yet to take one step forward when Lith doubled over in pain, cutting her short.

“I’ll take care of him, Kami.” Tista helped Lith to sit down slowly. “You bring Elysia and Valeron to safety.”

“On it!” She bolted away with the utterly confused toddlers at the same time as Solus pretended to Warp away to set the tower into place.

“Mom, Dad, please, there’s nothing to be afraid of.” Lith raised his hand with his palm out to keep them at a distance.

“Why should we be-” Before Raaz could complete the sentence, Lith started to pant heavily, his breathing becoming more ragged by the second.