Hidden Investigation

"Smile" was not foolish at all. Punk was certain that the maiden goddess had noticed the abnormalities and discordance of this land the moment she arrived at Altar Canyon. To say nothing else, the flesh and blood crushed into the petrified ground by immense force did not resemble the style of a knight like Kane, who specialized in skewering people with a lance.

Punk even had reason to believe that Smile possessed a fairly thorough understanding of Kane's combat style after his advancement to the Legendary tier.

Thus, the rational "Her Majesty the Queen" had cleverly used this opportunity to display her strength. Kane, meanwhile, apparently had no idea that Smile possessed such an excellent divine technique. By the time the pink twin-tailed figure vanished into the ground, the knight had reacted too late to interfere or stop her.

"Hey, hey, Smile, don't suddenly hide like that. It makes me feel nervous."

Gripping his lance at once, Kane complained in a carefree manner while immediately looking around with feigned nervousness. In truth, his glances elsewhere were merely for show. Throughout his vigilant survey, all of the knight's attention remained fixed on the center of the altar.

Punk knew very well that what Kane feared most right now was Smile discovering Gollania's presence beneath the altar, because the purpose of the goddess's sudden descent underground was simply too obvious.

There was no need to guess. The caster was certain that Smile was now frantically using every moment to search the entirety of Altar Canyon in the role of a rogue. Yet Kane had no reason to react too drastically, or it would become a case of protesting too much. Even his excuse about "feeling nervous" was extremely forced... The old saying that the most dangerous place was the safest place apparently