Under the night sky, in the deserted ruins of Shield District. The Blood Mystic slowly turned around as she caressed the pitch-black Kilika. In the next moment, the dense outer layer of the spider-like Kilika began to tear, deform and swell. Its black appearance reddened as dozens of blood-red tentacles made out of mangled human limbs extended from its body, and even grew larger.
Kilika grew increasingly larger until it turned into the blood-red hydra Thales had seen before. It shook its tentacles like a huge squid of about dozens of meters tall and let out a bizarre shriek.
"Find the child."
Giza's madness and obsession just moments ago disappeared along with the purplish-red patches on her face.
At that moment, she was quiet and placid, just like a normal, pure girl. The Mystic gently caressed Kilika, and her words were plain and gentle. "You know his scent, understand his presence, and are familiar with his blood."