Once alone with Sister Delphine, Shard couldn't help but think of the scene when Sister Delphine used the "Love God's Sting" in the early hours of Thursday. He tried not to recall that memory, but the harsh conditions required to trigger the "Love God's Sting" left him no choice but to think about it.
The nun remained as silent as ever, and after arriving at the pier with Shard, she turned her back to the lake and raised her hands. A slender flame appeared in her burn-scarred hands, merging again with a split flame, but it didn't cause a noticeable change to the Fire of the Primordial in appearance.
The sunlight bathed the beach and small pier outside the forest, and the shimmering waves on the lake reflected the best spring scenery. The silver eyepatch, under this bright light, reflected an unusual sheen as it always did, and Shard knew what Sister Delphine was about to do.
He knelt on one knee and placed his right hand in Sister Delphine's palm.
