Seeing the news and all It really reminded me that the world might have changed even more than I imagined. No, it has already changed forever. Since I woke up this morning that nothing seems like before yet I have to bear with it and keep moving on. I have my own life here, and everything else. I cannot just sit here idly and just worry endlessly; it is not like me.

"Hmm, things might get a bit iffy in the future." The great spirit communicated through telepathy.

"Iffy?" I wondered.

"Now that this world has been exposed to such large quantities of Mana, it is obvious that it is going to change at a faster pace than ever before." She said. "For starters, this world already had some Mana, albeit little and hidden here and there. There were probably magicians, or other supernatural beings, but they were so few that it was easy to hide them from the public's eyes."

"Now that changed." I sighed.

"Yeah, the Hollows are just the beginning of this. So much Mana entered the world that things are only going to progress faster. People might slowly begin to harbor mana inside, and they'll start to get attacked by the Hollows until their existence becomes public." She said. "And aside from that"

As we had breakfast, the great spirit suddenly channeled a bit of her spirit energy into my senses and directed them into the planet's crust.

FLASH! FLUOSH! FLUOOOASH!

And then, I sensed it.

It was like an endlessly furious sea, waves clashing against one another without end.

"T-This is?"

"Mana, all the mana the planet's crust ended capturing inside is now clashing against each other. This will slowly give birth to even more dangerous things. Ugh."

"Damn it If only we could had stopped him before"

"Nah, don't beat yourself over it! You did your best, Planta, it's not your fault. I believe this would had happened sooner or later."

"Sooner or later?!"

"Yeah I just felt it, don't ask me too much, I am just as clueless as you are!"

As I had a chat with her through telepathy, Elena tilted her head.

"Mom you've been silent for a while, you seem not hungry either? Is everything fine? Are you sick again?" Elena asked with a worried expression.

"Aww My baby, you were worried about mommy? Don't worry I'm fine, just sleepy. But it has been a while since you've asked me that!" I felt happy she was being such a responsible daughter.

"Well, I just learned a few things when I had a chat with Mark when you were sick." She sighed.

"Oh?" I felt surprised, she never told me about that.

"Yeah, I kind of got a bit reprimanded by him. At first I was really angered but I kind of get it now. I've been careless. Back then I was angry at you for no reason and over the years, it just got worse and ugh, this is hard to talk about S-So anyways, I am I just am worried so just tell me if you're feeling sick or something." Elena stuttered a lot while trying to convey her words, I smiled more as she said everything, feeling my heart growing lighter.

All the worries in the world flew away in an instant as I heard her considerate words. I knew it was hard for her, but the intention was what mattered. Seeing her change like this it brought me so much joy I could even go against everything.

"I-Is that so, dear? I I am glad you care for your mommy." I gave her a head pat. "I love you lots and lots!"

"Uwaahh! D-Don't head pat me, I am not a kid anymore!" She complained while getting redder in embarrassment.

"You will always be mama's little princess!" I said reluctantly.

I guess I just needed some daily dose of the cutest daughter in the entire world to feel better! It really feels like all my worries flew away. Elena is the best medicine for my depression. Thinking that I am her mother, it makes me feel stronger, like I just have to!

Maybe it's something instinctual that all mothers have? Well, whatever the case. I should face the upcoming challenges not with fear, but with bravery and at the same time cautiousness. I'll protect her no matter what.

"Geez, I shouldn't had said anything" She crossed her arms. "Anyways, I just got a message from Elisa, she went to pickup Anna and they're on their way. Weren't you inviting Mark and Rita?"

"R-Right!" I quickly checked my phone, finding a few unread messages.

And additionally, Rita had just made a group chat with me, Mark, and Lily which she named "Rita's gang". What is she on about? Are we her gang now?

I checked each person's unread messages and promptly answered them.

<Mark>

[Mark]: [I know a lot happened last night The fights, the stakes, the truth, and all But it should be better if we try to slowly process it for now, Elayne.]

[Mark]: [I'll wait for your heads up over going to your parent's house in the countryside. Whenever you tell me its all fine, I'll get there. If you don't want to, that's fine too, don't sweat it. I hope we can meet to talk about everything that happened. I hope that you're alright.]

[Mark]: [Ah, by the way, Rita made a chat group. Just check it out.]

[Elayne]: [Ahhh! Yes Mark, I am sorry! I just overslept! Please come to my house so we can all gather! We're going to my parent's house through one of my daughter's friend's car, so come as soon as you can! Sorry, I am really sorry! We can talk about the stuff later as well.]

Even after what happened last night he's still as insecure as ever. I guess he was mostly putting himself on my shoes. Yeah, what happened was harsh, but I won't just decide to cancel this whole trip for that!