The foolish humans did not know the name of the chthonic forest. Such profound truths reached the minds and ears only of advanced races like the Wardens.
"I didn't die," Mahra said in surprise. "The creations of Hurat-Rekreta carefully immersed me in the waters of renewal. I completed my transformation and became the second champion of my creator."
In bygone times, Ida might have wondered why everyone considered Mahra beautiful... Now she saw her without a hood and cloak, albeit after a slight evolution.
On one hand, she felt absolutely no hostility from... Mahra? Or whatever it was that introduced itself with the name of her former mentor. Arguing with this entity would be more trouble than it's worth. Especially if Ida wanted to return home safe and sound.
“Okay, and who is Hurat-Rekreta?” Ida began, hoping that her interlocutor would continue the thought. The girl still had no idea what kind of devilry was going on here and what her role was in this performance.
It's a pity that Ida did not talk to Aristarchus and read Utar's notes.

