Phoenix slowly relaxed his tense eyes. The long period of tension made his eyes sore.

At this moment, he could only calm down for a while, his heart full of emotion:

"I won't be completely blind now, but my eyesight may be... Sigh!"

He sighed helplessly, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

He subconsciously reached out and touched to the side, trying to figure out what was going on.

In this unknown darkness, his hands seemed like his only tools for exploration.

However, he touched a piece of soft flesh, and the sudden touch stunned Phoenix.

His mind went blank for a moment and he had no idea what he had touched.

Then he calmed himself down and smelled the air carefully.

It was the familiar scent of gardenia, and this faint fragrance instantly calmed his heart.

Phoenix couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

Then he heard Astoria's even breathing, the gentle breathing sound was particularly clear in the silent space.

It was obvious that Astoria had fallen asleep, her breathing steady and rhythmic, as if telling of her comfort.

Phoenix listened to the breathing sound quietly, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He knew that at this time, Astoria's company was his greatest comfort.

The corners of Phoenix's mouth curled up slightly, and a faint smile bloomed on his face.

A warm feeling surged in his heart, because although the battle was difficult, at least Astoria was safe.

Not only did she fight alongside him in battle, but she also stayed by his side throughout his difficult time when he was injured and unconscious.

Although his movements were slow and laborious, every subtle movement revealed his deep affection for Astoria.

He turned around carefully, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, and gently held her in his arms.

His chin rested softly on top of Astoria's head, feeling her warmth and her breath.

At this moment, all the pain and fatigue seemed to disappear.

In this quiet moment, Phoenix felt extremely satisfied and happy.

He knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead would be, as long as Astoria was by his side, he would have endless courage and strength.

The deep affection between them cannot be destroyed by any difficulties.

Phoenix's heart was filled with satisfaction, his eyes were gentle and firm, as if all the pain and challenges became insignificant at this moment.

He hugged Astoria tightly, feeling the warmth coming from her body. This warmth made him feel extremely safe and comfortable.

However, he did not notice that, out of his sight, Astoria's originally furrowed brows were gradually relaxing in his warm embrace.

Her expression softened, as if all her worries and anxieties were banished by his embrace.

Phoenix was immersed in the tranquility, his thoughts starting to drift towards every detail of the battle.

He reflected on the challenges he experienced in combat and the valuable lessons he gained.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"Although this battle allowed me to comprehend a magic of my own, this magic is of the healing type."

There was a hint of self-deprecation in his voice, but also a deep sense of satisfaction.

He knew though that this magic might not be as directly effective in combat as offensive magic.

But it can save lives at critical moments and give him and his companions the strength to continue fighting.

Then he continued to think:

"And I almost destroyed my strongest trump card, the Mangekyō Sharingan."

Phoenix's mood wavered between satisfaction and distress, his brows furrowed slightly, and a sense of uneasiness rose in his heart.

He realizes that as the story progresses, the challenges they face will only become more severe.

But his current condition seems disproportionate to these challenges.

He couldn't help but sigh and said to himself:

"As the plot develops, it's definitely getting more dangerous, but I feel like I'm getting weaker and weaker. Sigh!"

There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, but more of a worry about the future.

He knew that in order to survive in this world full of unknowns and dangers, he must constantly improve his strength.

He needs to find new methods and new strategies to deal with the upcoming challenges.

After careful consideration, Phoenix decided to take action. He remembered the system he had not used for a long time.

This system had been a great help to him, and perhaps now was the time to put it to good use again.

He took a deep breath, then slowly opened the system interface, ready to check the next tasks and challenges.

His eyes swept across the system interface, looking for possible clues and help.

He knew that every mission could be an opportunity for him to improve his strength, and every challenge could be a stage for him to grow.

He decided to choose his missions more carefully and approach challenges more intelligently.

At the same time, he also thought of the ice fruit he had obtained before. This is a powerful ability that may play a key role in the next battle.

He decided to take out the ice fruit and study it carefully to see how to better utilize this ability.

As the night quietly fades away, the first ray of morning light shines through the window and gently spreads to every corner of the room.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment until the sun slowly rose, bringing hope and vitality for a new day.

Astoria slowly opened her eyes in the warm sunlight, her vision gradually focused, and then she saw Phoenix.

He held her tightly, breathing steadily and deeply, as if he had found the safest harbor beside her.

Astoria froze, her eyes flickering with mixed emotions.

The corners of her eyes began to moisten, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She knew that Phoenix would only hug her so tightly when he woke up.

This is his protection for her and his deep dependence on her.

Her heart was so moved that she almost couldn't help crying and releasing all her emotions.

But she finally forced herself to suppress the urge. She didn't want to disturb Phoenix's peace, nor did she want to make him worry.

So, Astoria chose to lie quietly in Phoenix's arms.

Her body relaxed and her breathing became as even as Phoenix's.

She closed her eyes and felt his body temperature and heartbeat. The tranquility and sense of security made her feel extremely comfortable and at ease.

In this early morning, the two of them just sat quietly together, as if the whole world had stopped for them.

Astoria's heart was filled with gratitude, she knew.

No matter how many difficulties and challenges there are in the future, as long as Phoenix is ​​by her side, she will have the courage to face everything.

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