Ace was on the edge of his seat when he lost sight of Rino. The reflecting pond could only reflect what happened in the material world. As Rino accepted the shadows, he was brought into the shadow realm with his magic. The farmhouse was empty, and nobody knew how Rino was faring in the shadow realm.
Three minutes passed, and yet, Rino was nowhere to be found. The God of Prayers considered going down in person to examine the farmhouse for traces of Rino to pull the lich out. The bond between Gods and their chosen apostles wasn't weak. However, Ace was a worrywart, and Rino was a reckless person.
