The Fated Battlefield

That night.

On the Misaki Grand Bridge, Fang Li and Shana walked slowly toward the residential area, their steps no different from those of ordinary people.

Naturally, the two did not walk side by side.

Fang Li walked with a leisurely pace, as if he were taking a stroll, appearing so carefree.

Shana, on the other hand, walked forward with powerful, almost painful steps, radiating an extremely displeased aura.

Sensing the faint footsteps behind her, Shana didn't turn around, but instead vented her emotions internally.

(What an annoying guy!)

Shana had this thought countless times.

However, this person, who was clearly so annoying, provided Shana with considerable help, which made Shana increasingly angry.

However, at the same time, Shana felt that she didn't really hate Fang Li.

because...

(Very reliable...)

He usually acts very Youyou, but he is very calm and decisive when fighting.

He may seem so unserious, but every suggestion he makes is incisive, accurate, and concise.

Show no mercy when facing the enemy.

Directly criticize a colleague's mistakes.

Most importantly, beneath that supposedly weak and powerless human body lies a strong heart.

These are all factors that Shana doesn't dislike.

Therefore, in Shana's eyes, Fang Li actually shines a little.

only...

(I don't know why, but this person just makes me really angry!)

Despite having so many 'not annoying' qualities, the fact that she can inexplicably make people angry led Shana to conclude that she was 'annoying'.

These two completely different moods plunged Shana into a kind of vexation she had never experienced before. Her steps naturally gained a bit of force, making her emotions clearly palpable.

Of course, Shana would never admit it, even if she died, that Fang Li's hug today had made her feel very warm.

Shana's reluctance to admit this was one of the reasons she was so angry.

Under these circumstances, even Alastor seemed to be able to clearly sense Shana's anger, and remained silent throughout.

Only Fang Li, as if he hadn't noticed anything, suddenly said this.

"By the way, when are you leaving here?"

Shana stopped abruptly.

"Leave?" Shana seemed somewhat slow to react, as if she hadn't expected this question to suddenly arise.

"It's about leaving Misaki City." Fang Li also stopped, but his tone remained unchanged, still extremely casual. "Next, that ' Bal Masqué ' will probably start targeting this place to get my Reiji Maigo. Aren't you planning to..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shana interrupted him.

"I will not leave!"

The overly certain words seemed to startle even Shana herself.

Fang Li raised an eyebrow and said, "Because of the Flame Haze Warrior's mission?"

"No...that's right." Shana calmed down, her tone becoming more normal, and said bluntly, "I've said it before, if the Reiji Maigo fall into the hands of the Crimson Realm Denizens, it will cause a lot of trouble, let alone if they fall into the hands of an entity like the ' Bal Masqué.' If they are used wantonly by an Apostle group, then this world is doomed."

Upon hearing this, Fang Li shrugged and said something.

"I knew you would say that."

After saying that, Fang Li picked up his foot again and continued walking forward as if he had passed Shana.

Shana immediately followed.

However, this time it was Alastor spoke.

"Aren't you planning to leave this city?" Alastor said to Fang Li. "If I may be so bold, your staying here is not a good thing for this city."

That's the truth.

The current Fang Li is like a delicious cake, constantly attracting the arrival of apostles, especially apostles from large groups like the "Bal Masqué".

Without a doubt, the arrival of these apostles will only bring harm to Misaki City, not benefit.

If things go wrong, the entire population of this city could be devoured by the wanton apostles, leaving no one alive.

If that's the case, then Fang Li is dragging the people in this city down with him.

"I know what you're thinking." Fang Li didn't turn around, and his tone remained completely unchanged as he said calmly, "But I think it's better to stay."

"Is it better to stay?" Shana was a little confused.

"Why?" Alastor asked directly.

Under these circumstances, Fang Li's voice slowly drifted out.

"Throughout history, there have always been places that, as if by fate, become the center of a vortex, attracting different beings and turning them into Matoba."

"And Misaki City is just such a place." Fang Li said with absolute certainty, "It has become the center of the struggle. Even without my existence or the Reiji Maigo, it will still attract all sorts of beings."

"I'm sure you can feel it too, right?"

"The air here has always smelled of gunpowder."

Upon hearing this, Shana fell silent, as did Alastor.

Fang Li's statement has absolutely no basis.

However, just as Fang Li said, Shana and Alastor both had a feeling that there was indeed an unusual atmosphere permeating the city.

The atmosphere was like that of a border region that often becomes a battlefield, with a smell of gunpowder that was imperceptible to outsiders.

Therefore, Shana and Alastor both agreed with Fang Li's words.

Misaki City will definitely become a battlefield.

And it was destined.

"After all, Fariagani once planned to City Devour here, swallowing up a large number of people and creating a large number of torches. Even if it alleviated the distortion of the world to some extent, it was only an alleviation at best."

Fang Li said, "The distortion here has long reached a level that cannot be ignored. Even without me and the Reiji Maigo, this distortion alone would attract all sorts of people, wouldn't it?"

Upon sensing the distortion, the Flame Haze Warrior will definitely rush over.

The Crimson Realm Denizens are a group of busybodies who, for their own purposes, will also be drawn into it like bees attracted by a poisonous flower.

Throughout history, there have been instances where large numbers of Flame Haze Warrior and Crimson Realm Denizens gathered in this way, ultimately leading to massive wars.

For example, the battle in which Alastor's predecessor died was of this nature.

"So instead of leaving, it's better to stay and prepare."

Fang Li smiled wryly.

"We're expecting quite a few visitors soon."

This statement soon came true.