My body slowly began to recover along with my reserves of Primordial Force.
But my mind remained trapped in a single moment, hearing Euphy's screams and the image of her collapsed on the ground.
Up to the present moment, she was still unconscious, though stable. Only her faint breathing could be heard.
My eyes remained fixed on her as heavy footsteps echoed behind me.
"Brother? Is this my older brother?" Gravis shouted from behind. "What a fine brother! Almost killing me at our first meeting since our mother's death!"
My ears were deaf to him, his words entering but never truly being heard.
Slowly, I raised my gaze to the strange master and asked,
"What is your name?"
"Raiden. I am the guardian beast of this house. The Lightning Tiger himself."
"Raiden, why hasn't she woken up?"
"I don't know, but it's not uncommon. The damage was severe—it's normal to think she just needs some time."
