Looking into his eyes, Ji Yan knew that Lu Dao was now completely under the influence of the Virgin Totem.
According to the original plan, Lu Dao was supposed to awaken on time and use a special item to weaken the Virgin Totem's influence, preserving his rationality.
But waking up early had thrown his original plan into disarray.
Moreover, Ji Yan's Capricorn Eerie Mark had stimulated the Virgin Totem, causing its Absolute Purification to spiral out of control. Naturally, its influence over Lu Dao had intensified as well.
As a result, the awakened Lu Dao had turned into... a protagonist even more righteous than a superhero!
"Brother Ji, I'm very sorry."
"You once possessed the twelve Constellation Totems and used them to save the Players in the Discarded Dungeon. Later, you left the twelve Constellation Totems to me, yet I used them to... build my own kingdom and enslave the eeries."
"I even gave the Capricorn Totem an opportunity to amplify my own Malevolent Aspect..."
"People are born with equal good and evil within them. In ability, charisma, leadership, or intellect, I fall far short of you—even in how to be a person!"
"I am ashamed. My sins are grave."
Lu Dao rose to his feet, his head hanging low. His tone was calm, but his eyes were filled with self-reproach and guilt.
Ji Yan looked at him, his eyes flickering. Under Omniscient Understanding, a thought arose in his heart... a thought that came naturally. "It's fine. Everything has been resolved now."
"You've already awakened."
"But next, we may have to face even greater trouble."
With No. 1's death, its memories had also entered Lu Dao's mind. He looked around and said, "That Time Eerie."
"Don't worry. I'll help you leave this place safely, and then I can return to