After Selene's spirit disappeared, everything around me went back to normal. There was no more blinding magical light covering my body. Instead, there was just a lingering warmth seeping into my pores, protecting me. The warmth hugged me tightly, keeping me from feeling cold even though the chilly night wind kept blowing through the altar.
I slowly opened my eyes and looked at my hands.
Though not visible, I could feel a difference inside me. It was like an invisible shield was protecting me and strengthening my heart.
This was Selene's blessing, the main reason I came here.
A small smile formed on my face. Though I call it small, it expressed all the feelings in my heart: happiness, relief, and a bit of wonder. I was glad I achieved my goal and didn't have to worry too much about fu
