Upon arrival in Aizu City, Farosa immediately rushed towards the Rat Witch.
Lila oversaw their meeting, and Farosa made no attempt to hide her joy, growing more and more interested in Sally's current state.
Gods are projections, illusions.
In ancient times, mighty beings that walked the earth were revered by many, and these ideals converged upon the worshipped, forming an illusion.
The illusion and essence gradually fused, eventually becoming indistinguishable, just as a monkey dons new clothes. Although it remains a gussied-up monkey, it gains actual power, and in time, it merges with its original self. Some become one, some replace others, some are replaced…
Just like Sally, she certainly didn't look like this before. The Sally of now is tall, fluffy, and valiant. What happened to the tiny Rat Witch who was skinny and small, with black skin and yellow eyes, glaring at the camera?