[That was the more unbelievable part, but she was indeed being sincere. Patient as ever, she awaits his answer. When it's given, the blood stains slowly begin to vanish as her appearance begins to change once more - back to how it had been the other night, save her eyes.]

I had seen your potential when we first met, Narukami-kun... There was no doubt that you would be able to brave the hollow forest. You even exceed what I thought humanity to be capable of... Hmhm... perhaps that is why he chose you?

[She knows. And was that faith from a goddess?]