One

BOOM!

The skies overturned, and Sarriel's body convulsed. Although her eyes were shut firmly right this moment, Ryu could feel the shift and change.

Seven pupils, once separated and very much distinct, were slowly fusing into one.

When seven fell to six, there was a shudder through the world, and Ryu found that it was difficult to even hold onto his woman. But he had a stubborn streak… he'd be damned if his woman grew too powerful for him to even hold her.

He would rather die.

Six fused to five.

BOOM!

Ryu wrapped Sarriel in his arms, the Karmic Flames that still burned through him seemingly not touching her at all. Everyone felt the truest form of fear when they saw these flames, but the reality of it was that Karmic Flames could only burn their target.