The Song of the End of Time (III)

"Well, back to the topic at hand. The wind spirit explained that the evil ones are greedy beings who only care about themselves. As long as they have enough to live on and fulfill their selfish ideals it would suffice, which rules out them being the source of something greater"

"I'm surprised he's told you so much in such a short time"

"I can't understand it either. Before he left he touched my forehead with his hand and I felt as if time had stopped. Perhaps instead of talking to me he transferred the information directly into my head... I don't know"

"Don't worry, I feel something similar. Perhaps by being united with him, a certain part of that knowledge was transmitted to me. When you talk about those topics I don't find it hard to believe them, as I feel I have experienced them on my own as well. Normally I would find it ridiculous for a spirit to possess a human being and manipulate them for the sake of taking control, now it is not far-fetched"

"In the case of the mister, being a Channeler and having the ability to contact ethereal creatures, the effects of possession were greatly increased, to the point that he actually managed to bring him into this world, and then by taking over his body he managed to be in physical form"

"Will we have to add these evil spirits to our list of potential enemies? I don't think I can handle that many"

"I doubt we'll run into them, this is an isolated case. He only came here because of this mister's abilities"

"After all it was his own fault, he brought it on himself. Haaa, so many things going on are making my head hurt"

"Are you feeling alright? Wouldn't you rather get some sleep?"

"Sleep? I've been doing it for a week, that's the last thing I want to do now"

"If your body asks for it, you have to listen to it. It will help you recover faster"

"These pains, can't you cure them with your necklace?"

"I don't think I can. I don't understand my powers very well, but superficial or not so deep wounds are not usually a problem. In your case you had several broken bones, damaged organs, severed veins that caused internal bleeding, plus-"

"Okay, I got it, I don't want to know more details"

I regret asking, I didn't imagine it was so complex. I always thought it was a simple magic light that healed me and that's it. Like in video games when you just take a potion or put on a band aids and you're good as new.

Come to think of it, it's a miracle I didn't lose an arm or a leg in that fight, if it had happened, I would have no way of getting it back.

"Well, the most remarkable thing is that the possession wore out your soul"

"Wore out my soul?"

"Yes, being Spiritist and using our accessories made it easier for me to feel it. Having a spirit attached to you was a tremendous burden, you should be careful and not use that power Asriel, it's dangerous"

"Yes, you are right. Having my conscience attached to someone else left me quite tired. And that's just remembering about Kurogane"

"I've managed to heal you to a certain degree, though not completely. Can you call your glove to check something?"

"Sure. Emmm, huh? Why doesn't it show up?"

"As I expected, your soul is still damaged. I can sense that you are not fully recovered, it will take me a few more days to heal your physical wounds completely. As for the spiritual ones... I trust that in time you will get better on your own"

"I'm sorry Maria, I always end up being a burden to you"

"What do you say Asriel? If it weren't for you I wouldn't have been able to get out of that situation. My new evolution is thanks to you"

"Evolution? You mean your spear?"

At that moment she nodded her head silently, then proceeded to change the shape of her diamond necklace-like accessory to her weapon.

"If these powers materialize the soul outside the body depending on the psyche of its user, this is definitely for you. Seeing you fight again and again to protect me, risking your life countless times, awakened a feeling inside me. That desire to want to stand by your side to protect you back is what caused this growth within me. At least that's what I think"

"You have certainly matured. Little by little you're becoming quite a woman"

"A, Asriel!? A, are you making fun of me again!?"

"No, I'm serious"

"Lie! I don't believe you!"

"W, wait! It hurts, ouch!"

"I don't know anything! I hate you! Booo~!"

She continued to hit me for some time, while I tried my best to calm her anger.

At some point exhaustion overcame me and after closing my eyes I lost myself inside my dreams.