"Hm?" William was surprised that so much had happened in such a short time. Holding her hand, he muttered, "I shouldn't have left you alone."
Emma shook her head. "You couldn't be with me all the time. I had to face it one day." Then she glanced at the blindfolded woman. "And… I also got some help."
The woman smiled gently. "I believe you would have handled things even without my help. I only helped you remember what you're capable of."
William looked at the woman properly for the first time. Her attire clearly marked her as a nun, and she carried an air of kindness.
He gave a brief bow and said politely, "Thank you for your help. If I had been more careful, this situation would never have arisen."
The woman's smile widened. "It was her fate to slay that demon. No one can go against their fate, child."
William did not argue.
