"Impressive that you’re still alive after what should have been a killing blow. Haven't you had enough? Isn't it time to die?"

I found it hard to believe. After all, I had even stabbed her with the Holy Spear. As I made a face of exasperation, Aria shook her head.

"I'm not alive because I survived. I died and then came back."

"And how is that any different?"

"It's very different. Because it was you, Mira, who brought me back."

"Stop with the nonsense—"

"Why do you think I appeared before you in this form?"

Crash!

An ice spear slammed …