"We'll split up from here," Heiserana said, glancing at the witches present, as well as Hao Ren and Lily. "This is Crossroads Hall. From the branching points here, you can reach the North Tower, the cemetery, and the Shadow Cellar. I'll go to the North Tower and find a way to seize control of the Soulless Guard. The witches will go to the Shadow Cellar. That place is a node maintaining the boundary of the Shadow World, as well as an observation point. From there, you'll be able to see everything happening in the castle. Pay close attention to the courtyard. The moment you discover a Demon Hunter entering, report to me immediately. As for you two..."
Heiserana's gaze finally fell on Hao Ren and Lily. After hesitating briefly, she nodded. "You two go to the cemetery. If that 'incarnation' you mentioned has already begun moving, I imagine you'll have plenty to keep you busy there."
Hao Ren knew that Heiserana's arrangement was a desperate measure. In fact, if she'd had any other choice, she probably wouldn't have let anyone besides herself enter the cemetery without supervision. However, all the Soulless had now awakened, and the appearance of the "Head Butler" showed that the guards' movements were becoming increasingly unpredictable. On top of that, the Demon Hunters could enter this world at any moment. Heiserana had no choice but to split them up to save time. She was the only one who could regain control of the Soulless. The others were naturally divided into two groups. Compared to the witches, whose capabilities she knew nothing about, she was clearly more willing to trust Lady Vivian's "friends"—namely, Hao Ren and Lily.
The witches naturally had no objections to the arrangement. They knew their own strength well enough. Even dealing with the