Lucien stepped into his divine energy core. His physical body dissolved, leaving only a golden sphere hovering where he had once stood.
It had been more than a month since he entered his inner world.
The first thing he did was greet his parents.
"Mother. Father. I've arrived safely in the Big World," Lucien said softly. "Don't worry… In this place, I'll find a way to restore your bodies. And soon… I'll create a safe place and bring everyone here."
The two figures of light before him, Luke and Cienna, nodded gently. They seemed momentarily taken aback by his current form... a Wolf Beastman... but quickly realized it was only the result of a skill.
[Sigh. Son, as long as you're safe, that's what matters most. Don't push yourself too hard.]
[That's right, my boy. Your mother and I can bear living like this. As long as we can still be together and as long as you're safe... that's more than enough.]
