Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Maiden's face was tinged with sorrow.
"I'm truly saddened... Why can't you understand? Why must you commit such a grave sin?"
As Maiden spoke, the iron coffin behind her vanished in an instant, transforming into something like armor that covered the girl's body. Then she raised her head and looked at Fang Zheng.
At the same time, a spirit that looked like a Chibi doll appeared at her side.
"God of Justice Shamash, heed my wish and eradicate all evil."
As Maiden spoke, countless chains suddenly appeared out of thin air and shot toward Fang Zheng!
"Die, evildoer!"
At the sight, the man with glasses immediately clenched his fists and shouted.
"Lord Maiden's spirit ally is God Shamash, the God of Justice who bestowed the world's first law, the Code of Hammurabi, upon humanity! Before him, all evil shall be destroyed!"
"Oh? And?"
But Fang Zheng's icy words interrupted his impassioned speech. Not only that, the chains that should have bound Fang Zheng stopped beside him, completely unable to advance any further.
"Th-This is...?"
Seeing this, not only was the man with glasses dumbfounded, but even Maiden herself revealed a surprised expression. Yet Fang Zheng stood amidst the chains with his hands in his pockets, raising his head to stare at Maiden.
"Listen up, brat. There is no absolute justice in this world. The justice you believe in is meaningless to others. Besides, aren't you embarrassed to fight while chanting slogans like that?"
What... what was going on?!
Watching Fang Zheng remain utterly calm amid the instruments of torture, Maiden was temporarily speechless. She was certain this had to be the effect of his spirit ally, but what exactly was his spirit ally? Why could she not see it at all?
"And besides..."
At that, Fang