Growing Number

"Diana," Cassie called out in her pristine white tiger form—her original form.

Diana's eyes landed on Cassie, who was in a dire state. Her swollen, bloodshot eyes and nearly tattered white fur spoke of a brutal battle, yet her overall appearance was strangely clean. But Diana's keen sight revealed the truth: Cassie had been through a massive fight.

Her mana was nearly depleted.

Worried, Diana rushed to her side, draping her luxurious red robe over the Guardian to let her rest.

"White Guardian," Diana said softly.

Cassie smiled faintly. "You've changed. What brought you back to normal so suddenly?"

"Normal…?" Diana echoed, her voice tinged with confusion. "I don't know. Even with the chaos happening right now, I feel relieved that I didn't kill Vonn."

"Was that the reason?"