After Rebecca arrived, everything was sorted out quickly. The students left the dungeon, breathing sighs of relief as if an external weight was removed from their shoulders. Ray, his external injuries now healed, with his clothes on also made his way out, though his steps were still heavy with exhaustion.
As soon as he emerged, his eyes caught sight of Celestia. She was locked in a heated argument with one of the professors, her usual composed demeanor replaced by visible frustration.
The moment her gaze landed on him, everything else seemed to fade. Her eyes lit up with a mix of relief and worry, and before Ray could even process it, she moved—blindingly fast. In the blink of an eye, she was in front of him, pulling him into a tight hug.
Ray stiffened for a moment, startled by her insane speed but then relaxed, patting her back gently.
"I'm fine, Sis," he said softly, his voice carrying both reassurance and weariness.
