Sokia flew swiftly and embraced Aaron tightly. The woman was overjoyed to reunite with him. Liel smiled as she approached Aaron, accompanied by her beast servant. Aaron responded with a small smile and gently stroked Sokia's hair.
The girl poured out her grief in Aaron's embrace, soaking the black shirt with purple patterns he wore with her tears. Aaron nodded, understanding the depth of their sorrow.
"I'm sorry. I failed to save Isabella," Aaron whispered.
"We knew the risks when we chose to adventure with Isabella. But I never expected she would leave us so soon," Liel replied, trying to comfort Sokia.
Throughout their journey from the fifth floor, Sokia and Liel had always depended on Isabella's abilities. Time and again, Isabella had saved their lives, guiding them like an elder sister caring for her younger siblings. Sokia, who felt a deep connection with Isabella, was the most devastated by the harsh reality of Isabella's fate.
