399 Star Vampires

Erich stared at Ayumi in disbelief. She had somehow suddenly transformed into a god-like creature. Or at least in terms of the power she wielded. After all, it was clear that Ayumi's rebirth had been fueled by the stars themselves. 

But the girl herself hadn't the slightest clue of what she had become, or why her royal aunt was kowtowing in front of her. In fact, she was quick to ask Yumi just what was happening to her, and how she had gotten to the royal spring. 

"Aunt Yumi? Why am I here? What happened? Why are you bowing before me?"

Yumi's deposition towards her great niece had changed drastically upon the girl's Metamorphoses. In fact, there was a hint of reverence in her voice as she spoke to the young woman.