In the dim room, a book with a dark blue cover silently opened, and silver letters emitting a faint glow appeared:
"You've been discovered again."
This was "Cassandra." By now, she had fled through two cities with Selwyn; this was the third. Unfortunately, although Selwyn was becoming more experienced at spreading news, they were being discovered faster and faster.
Though she was far from clear-headed and her ability to think had seriously declined, Selwyn still vaguely sensed that something was wrong. She frowned and asked:
"Why so quickly?"
"Cassandra" answered calmly:
"Don't be nervous. This is a good thing."
"A good thing?" Selwyn let out a sharp challenge. "If being discovered is a good thing, why don't I just stay and let them catch me?"
The silver words faded from the page. A moment later, new words rippled into existence:
"What I mean by a good thing is not being discovered, but drawing attention.
"Do you remember the coded message I had you leave behind?"
Selwyn froze for a moment before answering, "Of course I remember... You said that if someone recognized that coded message, they would come find me, and then help me..."
After a two-second pause, her unfocused gaze solidified once more as she asked in a low voice:
"You mean that this matter drawing attention will help with..."
She was choosing her words. After "Cassandra" remained silent for a moment and saw that she could not organize them properly, she continued:
"Yes.
"Drawing the attention of official Beyonders will only benefit you.
"Of course, the premise is that you cannot be captured before the person who will help you arrives.
"However, with me here, you do not need to worry about being caught for now—you will definitely meet the person who is destined for you. They will