It was foreseeable that the Snake Pupil's ability to control hearts and minds would be extraordinarily powerful.
However, what Gloria cared about more now was Toby's condition, not its abilities.
The coldness and detachment flickering in the Snake Pupil made Gloria somewhat uneasy. Had Toby truly succeeded in overcoming the tribulation? Was the one controlling this Snakebird now Toby, or the Extreme Grudge Intent?
As Gloria's doubts continued to grow, its vertical pupils suddenly changed.
It seemed somewhat dazed when it first opened its eyes. But once its vision focused clearly and it saw Gloria and Angel, the emotions in its eyes began to shift, softening somewhat.
The eye color that had originally been bright crimson changed into the deep red Gloria knew so well—the color of Toby's eyes. Its gaze, too, changed from indifference into closeness, along with the excitement of urgently wanting to speak and... grievance.
The moment she saw that look, Gloria let out a long breath. All the worry she had carried for so many days vanished in that instant.
Without question, this was Toby! That gaze could never have belonged to the Extreme Grudge Intent!
Toby had truly succeeded in overcoming the tribulation!
Although Gloria tried her best to suppress her wild joy, the downward curve at the corners of her eyes still exposed her true feelings.
Yet joyful as she was, Gloria remained somewhat puzzled. Just now, she had seen a trace of grievance in Toby's eyes. What was that about?
Gloria told Angel about her doubts. Angel thought for a moment. "Sometimes, the grievance someone shows outwardly may not be a meaningful signal from them. They might simply want to act spoiled. Of course, they may also have genuinely been wronged."
Gloria narrowed her eyes. "It seems you've encountered quite a few little