Suddenly Escalating Conflict

"Leave?"

Shana was stunned.

As Fang Li spoke as if it were nothing out of the ordinary, with his usual calm expression, Shana felt a sense of foreboding rising within her.

That was an even more ominous premonition than when I first heard about the Serpent of the Festival the Creation God's sacrificial ceremony.

Although this premonition was both inexplicable and unbelievable, Shana had only one thought when she felt this inner turmoil.

(How annoying...)

That's right.

Hate.

I hate it.

I don't know why, but Shana just had this feeling.

I feel that what Fang Li is about to say will be even more hateful than I imagined, something I hate beyond measure.

Therefore, Shana did not realize that a hint of wavering had inevitably surfaced in her eyes.

Under such circumstances, Shana could see very clearly.

Seeing Fang Li's surprised expression.

That was an expression of complete surprise at Shana's reaction.

Clearly, Fang Li noticed Shana's wavering.

Shana knows what she's saying.

Although Fang Li usually acts as if he does whatever he wants, he has a quality that is hard for others to have.

That is calmness.

No matter what happens, no matter what situation arises, Fang Li remains calm, especially when things get critical.

Shana didn't know what kind of experience made this human so calm in times of crisis.

Shana only knew that because of this calmness, Fang Li possessed an observation and judgment ability that was hard for others to match.

Therefore, it's quite normal for Fang Li to notice Shana's wavering.

However, this only made Shana feel more irritated.

So, Shana said in a cold tone, as if answering Fang Li's previous question, "That's true. Since the ' Bal Masqué ' is going to such lengths to get Reiji Maigo, leaving here is the right choice to avoid being targeted again."

Perhaps even Shana herself didn't realize it?

When she said this, she deliberately added the word 'we' to emphasize the subject.

This means that Shana included her own part in what Fang Li called 'leaving'.

From an objective point of view, this is something that doesn't need explanation.

After all, Fang Li possesses the Reiji Maigo, and the "Bal Masqué" is eyeing it covetously, undoubtedly planning to use Reiji Maigo to do things beyond what outsiders can imagine.

If a large apostle group were to have any activities, it would certainly be no small matter and would definitely jeopardize the balance of the world.

Given this, it's perfectly normal for Shana, as a Flame Haze Warrior, to leave with Fang Li for the sake of her mission.

At least, that's what Shana told herself.

Unfortunately, the next second, cruel words shattered Shana's last hope.

"No, I will leave alone. Let's part ways here."

"————!"

In that instant, Shana's frustration and disgust surged to their limit, causing her unimaginable shock.

However, Shana did her best to hide it this time, so that Fang Li did not find out.

Therefore, Fang Li continued, "You don't need to worry. After I leave, even the ' Bal Masqué ' won't be able to find me, much less take the Reiji Maigo from me. So, there's absolutely no need for you to follow me."

Upon hearing this, Shana simply called out to herself in her heart.

(Stop talking!)

"That's true, but if the ' Bal Masqué ' can't find me, they might very well target you."

(Stop talking!)

"After all, you are the only Flame Haze Warrior who have had close contact with me. If the other side can't find me, they will naturally try to get information about me from you."

(Stop talking!)

"However, Alastor's appearance this time has already given the other side enough of a deterrent. Even the Three Pillars won't casually come looking for you, right?"

(Stop talking!)

"Anyway, I'll be leaving here in a few days, and we'll part ways here—"

"Stop talking!"

In the somewhat dry wooden cabin, Shana's voice finally erupted like a bombshell.

After the sound faded, the entire room fell into an indescribable silence.

But amidst this deathly silence, the people present behaved in completely different ways.

Fang Li was completely stunned.

Shana's terrifying aura stemmed from the outburst of her inner emotions.

As for Alastor, he seemed to be so startled that he couldn't utter a single word for a moment.

As a result, in this deathly silence, only Shana, driven by her surging emotions, shouted loudly at Fang Li.

You can't leave!

One sentence made Fang Li's brows furrow tightly.

So Fang Li asked directly.

"Why?"

A seemingly obvious question left Shana with no way to answer it.

Why?

Shana herself was also curious about why.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, Shana had no reason to keep Fang Li.

Although the Reiji Maigo is important, Fang Li has already proven that he has the ability to protect it. As a Flame Haze Warrior with a mission, Shana should not continue to linger here.

Furthermore, if Fang Li leaves, the "Bal Masqué" won't be able to find him so easily. For the purpose of protecting the Reiji Maigo, this is undoubtedly a proper approach.

It was clearly a harmless and beneficial thing, and if it were the old Shana, she would have agreed without hesitation.

At this moment, Shana felt only resistance and disgust.

Moreover, it was extremely intense.

In this emotional state, and unable to find any reason, Shana could only call out like this.

"It just won't work! No, no, no!"

This is no longer a reason, nor can it even be called a conversation; it's just one-sided willfulness.

Completely unprepared for Shana's vehement Fang Li, Fang Li could only frown and say, "You should at least give me a reason, right?"

"Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!" Shana shouted like a spoiled child, her expression one of utter desperation, "No matter what, you just can't!"

Leaving behind those words, Shana seemed to want to hear no more of Fang Li's rebuttal, or perhaps she was afraid of something, before turning around and running away without looking back.

"Shana!"

Fang Li's voice came from behind, clearly reaching Shana's ears.

But Shana wouldn't listen anymore; she just ran away as fast as she could.

Yes.

Shana knew she was on the run.

To escape the reality that is about to come.

And so, Shana escaped Key Points Outermost Dwelling and rushed straight into the desert.