"Moon Demon Flora is the guide that leads the Ancient Gods into this world? So if we kill her, we can cut off those monsters' corruption of Yharnam?"
The man's outrageously bold words made Master Willem, who had always revered the Ancient Gods, tense up and issue a stern warning.
"Outlander, don't think that defeating Laurence and Ludwig means you're arrogant enough to challenge the gods!"
The old man frowned as he examined the two of them, his expression growing heavier.
"Not only do you carry the Moon Demon's aura, but the hems of your clothes also bear the Burial Blade's unique arcane energy, as well as scratches."
"If I'm not mistaken, Gherman has already failed, correct?"
Could there be more to Teacher being controlled by an Ancient God?
Maria's expression shifted slightly, and she could not help gazing intently at Master Willem.
"I haven't spent all these years at Byrgenwerth just sunbathing on the rooftop."
"My greatest research achievement has been using astronomical data to calculate when the Blood Moon would descend, as well as where Moon Demon Flora was most likely to appear."
Following Master Willem's gaze, Maria looked toward Yharnam, now entirely shrouded in shadows and blood-red light, until her eyes settled on a familiar area.
"You mean—Byrgenwerth Academy has already deduced that Moon Demon Flora is most likely to descend at the Church Factory?!"
Master Willem nodded slightly. A trace of regret appeared on his face, and he lowered his head with an inexplicable sigh.
"That is a void node capable of communicating with the stars. I had originally planned to entrust the matter to my outstanding student, Laurence, and have him stop the Blood Moon from descending at all costs."
"However, his desire for the Ancient Gods' power was far too insane."
"Before I had