"He was no longer an Authority Holder, but a source of pollution in the rules—a calamity that had to be eliminated."
Lilith's gaze fell on Shen Yi, carrying a rare solemnity.
"When that time comes, any Authority Holder can launch an unrestricted hunt against them. No reason is needed, no trial is needed, and there is no need to consider any consequences. Methods are unrestricted, numbers are unrestricted, time is unrestricted. Until their existence is completely erased, along with the polluted rules, purified as much as possible or banished into the deepest chaos."
She even used herself as an example, her tone carrying a hint of self-mocking absoluteness.
"Even me, Lilith. I can scheme, I can plunder some rule-power from weaker Authority Holders, play little tricks that dance along the edge of the rules."
"But I absolutely, absolutely will not allow myself even the slightest possibility of being tainted by that thing. That means eternal exile and pursuit. It means you will become the public enemy of every still-rational existence throughout Beyond the World. There are no exceptions."
Those utterly cold words instantly made Xilos's face pale slightly.
She came from the Shadow World, and though she had experienced brutal struggles as well, such an absolute, unquestionable extermination order still surpassed her imagination.
Shen Yi's brows furrowed as well.
He had caught the deeper issue within Lilith's words, as well as the near-instinctive reverence Alvin and Gor's earlier attitudes had shown toward this rule.
He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, his voice calm yet edged.
"Lilith, Alvin... I have a question."
"According to your description, Beyond the World is chaotic and disorderly, everyone fighting for themselves, filled with selfish desires and conflict."
"Authority Holders come from countless different worlds, with wildly different beliefs, personalities, and goals. Then, solely