The population was growing, faith was gathering, and civilization was advancing.
Everything in Pixel World was developing in a positive direction.
However, Isabelle acted out of character and, rare for her, took the initiative to voice her own opinion.
"My lord, I request to enter the [Black Abyss] and fight for your faith."
Lu Yao keenly realized something.
She was feeling emotional.
This was also a side effect brought about by Wisdom.
The not-so-bright Blood Knight felt no pressure in these areas at all.
No brains, no worries, simple and straightforward. He only acknowledged orders. If Lu Yao told him to cut someone down, he cut them down—and he only cut more, never less.
Isabelle was different. Most of the time, she presented a calm and reserved demeanor. But her fundamental way of thinking was no different from a normal person's.
She had her own dignity and sense of honor, as well as her own judgments and ideas.
It was just that most of the time, she hid these parts of her personal will in her heart and faithfully carried out the orders Lu Yao gave her.
Yet for some reason this time, Isabelle seemed to have suffered a blow to her pride.
Lu Yao thought to himself that he had to find a tactful reason.
So he typed.
—It's just a different division of labor. This rough work can be left to the Blood Knight.
Isabelle knelt on one knee and continued, "My lord, I know my combat ability is inferior to Nevid's. However, my request to enter the abyss is not because I overestimate myself and wish to challenge those powerful opponents, but because there are other places where my abilities can be put to use."
"My lord, you possess the City of Ghosts, Sanilo, where many ghosts