Claire's consciousness returned to her mental space, regaining awareness after a perilous encounter with the Emerald Spirit. With August's assistance at the eleventh hour, she managed to break free from the suffocating suppression of the spirit. It had been a close call.
She couldn't help but acknowledge her uncle's warning about the dangerous nature of the Emerald Spirit. However, her immediate concern was to reunite with her comrades. She had already caused them enough worry.
The mental space she resided in had suffered significant damage from the Emerald Spirit's onslaught, and she had been unconscious for over a day. It had taken a toll on her. Despite pushing herself beyond her limits in battle, she wondered if she had gone too far.
