I knelt in front of Aria, her eyes still constantly shifting between gray and blue, never settling.

‘They said the souls were merged into one,’ I thought.

In that case, separating the souls was the answer. Fortunately, the Holy Spear could serve that purpose. While it couldn't directly separate souls, it could produce a similar effect.

I drew the Holy Spear. A golden light emerged from my left hand, illuminating the surroundings. Aria's struggles intensified. I needed to concentrate from here on. I took a deep breath and brought the tip of the spear to Aria's chest.

Supporting her back …