Lumy tried to steady her breathing and shift the mood. She adjusted her torn skirt awkwardly, still sitting close to Andrey inside the hollow tree.
"…Anyway," she said, voice slightly hoarse, "what's our next plan? There are too many monsters waiting near the gate. We could wait for reinforcements… or try to push deeper to find Felix. But going further would be extremely dangerous, especially since I won't be much help in this condition."
Andrey was quiet for a moment, thinking.
'I could summon the Magical Girls like last time. With Sarah, Lisa, and Sein here, our chances would be much higher…'
But before he could speak, the System suddenly chimed in his mind.
System: Don't even think about it.
Andrey frowned internally. 'Why not?'
System: It would be better if you made a contract with the woman in front of you instead. She already has feelings stirring inside her. If you form a bond with her now, she could become a strong candidate for Magical Girl.
