Lia suspected that a Soul-snatching Monster had possessed her, turning her into someone else.
Klyne and the others were happy, thinking that Snow Goose might be back on track.
However, Aiko was worried. In this state, Lia was a strong competitor and posed a risk of taking Lin Da away from her.
After all, what Lin Da cared about most initially was the powder keg.
'Damn it, even if I lose to the Little Werewolf, I can't lose to someone like Lia who flutters about, her underwear no different from that of a grade schooler. Lin Da couldn't possibly like that, could he?'
Aiko's vigilance greatly increased.
She needed to make Lin Da notice her soon, that she was the outstanding Mage that Phoenix Tail Flower needed!
...
Unknowingly, Snow Goose and his group approached the depths of the Monster Tide.
Ahead was a small hill, and just beyond it, they could see Breeze River Beach.
Lia frowned as she saw, on the small hill, a tall woman.
