'God killer? Seriously?' Erika, upon hearing Ray's proclamation, wore a bewildered expression and sighed.
On the other hand, Emilie's face revealed a mix of emotions—sorrow, bewilderment, and panic.
"Requaniel…" She muttered, her voice drying up a bit as the name hit her ears. Her unique ability, as before, allowed her to catch the subtle tones hidden in the low-spoken words.
In the next instant, as a lone tear traced its path down her left cheek, she stared back at Ray as her voice tinged with a hint of panic and confusion. She murmured, "What's this strange sensation...?"
After several minutes of crazy laughter, Ray took a deep breath and stretched his arms before letting out a satisfying yawn, saying,
"Today has been truly fulfilling! It's like I'm on cloud nine, over the heavenly moon!"