When Albert's fist hung threateningly above Sagittarius's head, Sagittarius knew that unless time ran out and he was summoned back to the Realm of Chaos, he would never regain the initiative and fire the Arrow of the End.
In other words, an impossible outcome lay before him.
As a Constellation with some aptitude for combat, he had lost.
He had lost to a human.
Albert's fist carried the promise of destruction.
Sagittarius had no doubt that the instant he tried to resist, the man would kill him.
Because this was a man whose will even the Arrow of Nihility could not unravel.
Only three minutes and fifty-odd seconds remained.
He lay on the ground and stopped struggling.
When Wen Xishu caught his arrow, his fear had reached its peak. When Albert threw that punch, his mind had been at its most chaotic.
He had never overcome the shadows of his childhood.
But now, his fear gradually receded, and his distracting thoughts began to disperse.
Sagittarius's gaze grew somewhat unfocused.
"Albert... why go this far?"
Albert could tell that his opponent had lost all will to fight. He had been thoroughly beaten into submission.
Wen Xishu had already begun gathering intelligence, so Albert did not mind spending these remaining minutes talking to this soon-to-fall god as the victor.
"Are you asking about this duel? I've fought countless bloody battles. Throughout my climb up the tower, you've certainly been the strongest opponent, but our duel wasn't the most dangerous."
"I went this far simply because, to me, this was something I had to accomplish."
Albert looked down at Sagittarius.
"If you're willing to tell me about Jin Zhenyuan, perhaps I'll consider..."
After a pause, Albert shook his head.
"Sorry, I'm afraid I can't spare you. I'll kill you before time runs out.