Lilith [II]

"Don't worry, Lilith, we will figure it out one way or the other. I'm sure of it," Lucy said.

The same promise she had made to herself a thousand times since her growth plateaued, but Lucy was confident this time that things would change. Because she can now feel a connection with her summon unlike before.

Maybe Luke was right when he advised her to name her beast.

Since Lucy named the Malefic Spider, Lilith, a thread was born.

More threads make up a bond.

After all, once you give something a name, your feelings begin working in its favor.

But Lucy was sure this will play a role in her breakthrough from stagnation.

"Naming you isn't the only thing I should do. I must care for you, respect you, pay attention to you, and treat you like you're part of me, not an item in my father's pet shop…"