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While speaking, Deborah secretly tried to use a teleportation scroll to escape. However, Pilav noticed and used his magic to burn the contents of her bag, destroying the scroll. Deborah became worried because her easiest way out was gone. Pilav's behavior became increasingly irrational, and he seemed unable to understand why she rejected him. Pilav then revealed a strange six-sided magical artifact. He cut his thumb, let his blood touch the artifact, and filled it with mana. The artifact began glowing with magical symbols. Deborah suspected it was a powerful ancient artifact. Pilav hinted that it would take them somewhere special and that it would help convince her to stay with him. Just as the artifact activated, golden energy attacks suddenly struck from the sky. The artifact was knocked from Pilav's hand. The attack came from Isidor, who teleported to Deborah's location. He grabbed Deborah and demanded that Pilav stop. Pilav was furious and shocked that Isidor had appeared. Unfortunately, the damage came too late. The artifact became unstable. Reality around them started twisting, and a powerful wave of mana spread outward. Deborah felt dizzy and weak. As the magical disturbance grew stronger, she lost consciousness while being held by Isidor. The story then switches to Isidor's point of view. He checks Deborah and confirms that she is unconscious but not injured. Looking around, he realizes they are no longer in the normal world. They are standing in a strange place made mostly of blue water and magical energy. Isidor understands what happened. The artifact was a special tool used by the Montes family to enter an isolated training space within the spirit realm. When he attacked the artifact to stop Pilav from kidnapping Deborah, he accidentally damaged it. As a result, both he and Deborah were pulled into this strange realm together, leaving them trapped there.

Deborah wakes up in what feels like a strange dream. She is walking across hot white sand, unable to control her body. She hears a man with red hair shouting at her, but she cannot understand his words because her ears are ringing. Suddenly, a sandstorm surrounds her, making it hard to breathe. Just as she feels like she is about to die, someone gently strokes her forehead. The comforting touch calms her down, and she slowly loses consciousness. When Deborah opens her eyes, she realizes she is resting with her head on Isidor's lap. He asks if she is alright and tells her not to sit up too quickly. She becomes dizzy and notices they are trapped in a strange place with nothing but endless blue water and a single stone platform beneath them. Isidor lets her keep resting on his lap, covers her with his coat, and gently cares for her while she recovers. Isidor explains that the heirloom artifact belonging to the Montes family exploded with magical energy during Pilav's attack. The explosion pulled both of them into a mysterious magical dimension. Deborah is furious with Pilav for causing all of this and vows that he will not get away with it. Isidor also blames Pilav and promises he will find a way to escape, even if it seems impossible.

Deborah thanks Isidor for helping her, but he feels guilty for not arriving sooner. She tries to comfort him by joking that getting angry will only give him wrinkles. Instead of making a joke back, Isidor becomes serious and says that Pilav is his problem too. His unusual reaction makes Deborah wonder what he truly means, but she is too confused to ask. After feeling a little better, Deborah carefully studies their surroundings. She notices that the stone platform is shaped like a hexagon. Remembering the artifact Pilav was holding, she realizes it also had six sides, each a different color. She guesses that the artifact is not simply a gate but a magical object containing several separate spaces. Because Pilav was standing on a different side of the artifact, he may have been sent somewhere else. Isidor is impressed by her clever theory and agrees it makes sense. The only problem is that they are surrounded by endless water. Deborah worries they cannot search for another exit. Isidor then casually reveals that he can use magic to levitate through the air. Deborah is shocked because that means he is a spellblade, someone who can use both sword skills and powerful magic, a very rare talent. She wonders why he kept such an amazing ability secret.

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Isidor smiles and says he hides his strength because he does not want other people to feel uncomfortable around him. He then kneels and tells Deborah to climb onto his back so he can carry her while they travel. Deborah feels embarrassed because no one has carried her since she was a little girl. She also remembers how badly Kim Hanjun (her trash ex boyfriend from past life) treated her in the past, making Isidor's kindness stand out even more. Although she feels awkward, Deborah wraps her arms around Isidor's neck. He admits this is the first time he has ever carried someone too, which makes both of them feel less nervous. Deborah worries that she is too heavy and even suggests using magic to make herself lighter. Isidor clumsily adjusts his balance, making the moment feel sweet and natural. The two of them begin floating across the endless sea. As they drift through the air, they are pressed close together. Deborah accidentally hugs Isidor tightly, and she notices his neck turn bright red from embarrassment. Realizing he is blushing, she quickly looks away, feeling flustered herself. While carrying Deborah on his back, Isidor suddenly becomes very aware of how close she is. At first he tries to stay calm, but her body against his, her breathing, and even her scent make him lose his focus. He accidentally keeps flying in circles because he cannot concentrate on escaping anymore. During this time, he realizes that what he feels for Deborah is not simple affection, it is love. He wants to protect her, keep other men away from her, and become someone special to her.

When they finally land, Isidor notices Deborah looks weak. She admits she is very thirsty but stayed quiet because she did not want to burden him. Feeling guilty for not noticing sooner, he rolls up his sleeves and decides to test the nearby water himself. After confirming it is safe, he scoops the water into his hands and gently offers it to Deborah instead of making her bend down. Deborah hesitates because she does not want him to get his hands wet for her, but Isidor insists. As she drinks from his cupped hands, her lips accidentally touch his skin. The small moment feels incredibly intimate to both of them. Isidor becomes overwhelmed by his feelings, while Deborah blushes and grows nervous. Unable to hold back anymore, Isidor moves very close to Deborah. He gently tastes the drop of water left on her lips instead of kissing her directly. Then, while standing only inches away from her, he quietly asks if she would like to officially become a couple with him. Deborah is completely surprised by the sudden confession. She is attracted to Isidor and thinks he is kind, handsome, and caring, but she feels it is too soon to start a relationship. She tells him that she wants to know him much better before becoming his girlfriend. Isidor is disappointed but understands her feelings. He asks if she is rejecting him or simply saying they should wait. Deborah explains that she is interested in him, but she believes a real relationship should be built after spending time together and learning about each other. She also reflects on her past life, where she often felt pressured to accept people's confessions even when she did not truly love them. Because of those experiences, she wants to be careful this time and only start a relationship if her feelings become genuine. Isidor immediately accepts her answer. Instead of pushing her, he agrees with her idea. He suggests that they keep meeting regularly, eat meals together, and slowly get to know each other. Deborah is relieved because he respects her wishes instead of forcing her to decide. So both of them agreed to slowly build their relationship, making it clear that they both have romantic feelings for each other, even though they are not officially a couple yet.

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