"T-Thank you..." Erika stammers, feeling a surge of power flow through her as the brand takes hold. Her eyes fly open, and she looks down at herself in amazement. Tentacles have sprouted from her back, forming into plates of armor that seem to move with her every motion. She flexes them experimentally, marveling at their strength and agility. "Wow..." she whispers, "This feels incredible!"

With renewed vigor, she bows once more before Dangalatus. "I vow to use this gift wisely and protect the innocent from harm, just as I did before." Her voice is strong and determined now, filled with the confidence that comes from accepting her new form.

With a nod and grin, Erika replies, "I look forward to seeing what this new power can achieve!" Her eyes sparkle with excitement as she turns away from the demon, eager to test her abilities in battle once more. The world seems brighter and more vibrant now that she has been gifted with such a unique blessing, and she knows that it's only going to make her a stronger knight - one who can protect those around her even better than before.