Theo had been gone for over two hours. Yuki and the girls were dead with worry. The only certainty that he was fine was because the ark was still in place. It was common knowledge that the moment the owner died, the ark, which was an artifact, would return to miniature form, breaking the link it had with the former owner. In addition, there were also Zaira and Zaika, who were Theo's contract animals and could feel through the connection that the two girls had with him that Theo was fine.
Another thing that made the girls sure he was fine was the soft, feminine voice that echoed in their minds. 'Theo is okay. He is going through a different type of Heavenly Tribulation. As soon as he finishes, he will come back. You guys need not worry.'
Although they didn't know who that being was who had spoken, Aomi and Mizuki strongly suspected that she was the same girl who took Theo out of the [Ninth Hell].
