Emilia opened her hand. The shattered blue crystal crumbled beneath her fingers, sending glittering shards skittering across the floor. In that instant Mimi realized what had happened: the moment Emilia was freed from the demon's spell, she had crushed the crystal, and that act had summoned Zephyrona.
"Oh? And who might this be?" Zephyrona turned, her golden eyes narrowing as they fixed on the Archdemon. Her expression tightened for a heartbeat, but the grin on her lips never faded.
"T-That's the demon sealed inside the crown! It's incredibly strong! Be careful!" Emilia warned, voice steady despite the smoke and burns on her skin.
"MEOW!!!" Mimi yelped, claws digging into Emilia's sleeve.
