[Half an Hour Ago.]
Deep within the subterranean roots of Galaxy City, a cavernous, ancient chamber lay hidden far beneath the ground. Runic torches cast erratic, amber shadows against the damp stone walls, illuminating a makeshift laboratory. Master Teacher Nadia stood rigid beside a heavy iron desk, her breathing shallow, staring down at Jessica. The Sword Academy's captain lay unmoving, bound by thick chains, her face pale.
"That absolute bitch! She just casually wasted years of meticulous, cross-dimensional investment!" Nadia snapped, her jaw clenching so hard the bones clicked. Her aristocratic poise was entirely gone, replaced by the raw, venomous fury of an entity whose master plan had been brutally derailed.
"We can't do anything about it now, Aunty. The damage to the host is systemic," Carolina said smoothly, her heels clicking softly against the stone as she emerged from the shadows of the cave. Unlike Nadia, her demeanor remained chillingly playful.
