The blinding radiance coursed through Kana until she thought her body would tear apart from the strain.
Her lungs burned, her chest convulsed, and the weight of the dragon goddess's hand pressing into her very essence left her trembling on the edge of collapse.
Then, amid the storm inside her, a sharp beep echoed.
[Exclusive Admin Function Engaged.]
[Rewriting genetic foundation…]
[Adjusting framework: human → goddess.]
Kana's mind reeled. She could barely understand the words, let alone focus on them. They came and went in bursts, fragments of meaning scattered through the haze of pain.
[Final confirmation… complete.]
The world fell quiet.
The power stopped flooding her veins and, for the first time since the goddess had touched her, Kana could breathe again.
She sucked in air greedily, each inhale sharp and trembling, her body sagging forward until her palms pressed against the cold stone beneath her.
