{PS: Ehh, the author was actually very hesitant about writing it this way. But it felt pointless to drag things out, so I figured I might as well turn him into an ally. It might also make it easier for the Chrysos Heirs to return the Core Flame, right?}
{And following the original plot would really be a slog, so I planned to do something different.}
"Um, Black-Robed Swordsman, is it really okay for you to keep your back to us?"
Stelle nibbled on melon seeds and helplessly complained as she looked at the black figure facing away from them.
"..."
"There are people on both sides of me. What am I supposed to do?"
"And my name is Flame Reaver!"
Flame Reaver's complaint-like words made everyone lose their composure. Theresa's cat ears twitched, and she felt that his personality was a little like Phainon's.
"You despicable bastard, get out here!"
Flame Reaver's furious shout prompted a young man clad in splendid robes to slowly step forward.
Still couldn't kill him in one strike...
As expected, thou art no ordinary man... That feeling was like porcelain?
Since the ambush failed, it would be hard to succeed again. What a pity, what a pity...
The crazed handsome guy made his dazzling entrance~ And why did the alchemical array on the back of his hand look so much like a Command Spell?
The young man's and woman's voices overlapped as they slowly descended from the throne, speaking in surprise.
"I told you not to interfere in my battle. Are you deaf?"
Kalpas grew increasingly enraged. Scorching flames surged from his body, and the Throne of Enlightenment immediately became sweltering as many plants began to spontaneously combust.
"Don't go setting fires everywhere, Kalpas. Well, whatever. I'll set up a venue for you so