"It's not just my place. Many small and medium-sized strongholds have been breached or are on the verge of collapse. And these attacks seem organized and targeted, specifically striking places with vitality and order."
"Lilith and I both privately believe this is more like a purge."
Shen Yi's gaze narrowed slightly.
"A purge?"
"A purge targeting vitality and order?"
It reminded him of the scenes recorded in the Dead Sea Tome. But he had yet to tell anyone Beyond the World about the Dead Sea Tome. There should not have been any connection.
"What do you need? If I can help, I'll consider it."
Shen Yi asked directly.
Alvin was indeed in terrible condition, but he had not yet reached the end of the road.
Since he had chosen to meet Shen Yi, he must have something he wanted.
Alvin fell silent for a moment. The flickering of his data streams slowed, as though he were weighing his options.
In the end, he spoke slowly.
"Two things. First, before I completely clear the corrosion within me and repair my core, the defenses of the Mechanical Divine Domain need to be strengthened."
"The existing defense system has been severely damaged, and I lack the strength to repair it. Lilith alone cannot withstand the next large-scale attack. I need you to help defend this place."
"Second."
Alvin's gaze deepened.
"If it is convenient, the power of the Flame of Continued Combustion can help me quickly purge this thing's corrosion. I hope you will not mind using that power in front of the other Authority Holders."
"Also, I need you to investigate the source of this incident, or at least find out what those things capable of corroding rules are and where they came from."
"I have some guesses, but they need to