Styxocosia / The Dead Dragon; The Mystery of Evernight's Origins

Castorice's eyes lit up as she looked at Hua Yi with hope.

After Cipher's catlike hissing, the Savior saw Castorice make another adorable expression like a small animal.

"Cheer up, Castorice. You have never harmed the innocent. [Death] truly is a blessing."

"Alright! Save whatever's in your hearts until we reach Styxia. Let me get you there first—everyone, hold hands and don't let go."

Cipher began directing everyone.

"Hua Yi, remember to free up one hand. I'll pull you along, and you keep an eye on the others."

"Understood."

Hua Yi freed his left hand and waited for Cipher to lead the way.

He wasn't about to say that he knew where Styxia was and could simply open a portal there, sparing the thief Miss the trouble.

She was so eager to show off—how could he pour cold water on her enthusiasm?

As for Hua Yi's right hand, Asta or Star should have been the ones to take it. However, the two of them felt that Aglaea, Amphoreus's number one, deserved special treatment this time.

Aglaea took Hua Yi's right hand, their fingers interlacing.

"Hold tight~"

Before Cipher had even finished speaking, she tossed a Flying Aureus into the air, streams of light rippling around her.

She grabbed Hua Yi's left hand and leaped forward.

Beginning with Cipher, Hua Yi, Aglaea, Asta, Star... the group of dozens became a streak of light, charging ahead at extreme speed...

At such godlike speed, space blurred before their eyes. The group became like a string of beads pulled straight by Cipher, lifted by the force ahead and shooting directly toward Styxia City.

"Interesting."

Feixiao was clearly taking it in stride as she grinned and offered her assessment.

Miss Cipher's incredible speed was not achieved through physical ability, but through the Authority of Trickery.