When Ermi was a shadow, it could restrain itself freely without any problem. But once it became the central axis required for the moving illusion, it could no longer rein in its shadow. The moment it did, the moving illusion would automatically dissipate.
Therefore, once they swept through the high skies, everyone else could retract their shadows, but Ermi could not.
And this group of One-Eyed Wraiths had already transformed into shadows and entered a state of shadow fusion, making them exceptionally sensitive to the shadows of living creatures. Especially a lifeform like Ermi, which carried traces of the shadow element.
As long as Ermi passed over their heads, it would definitely alarm the One-Eyed Wraiths.
And that was why Angel had gone to such lengths to have Swift Spirit lift them up, then disguise an illusion and pass beneath them.
The others could not see this, but how could Black Earl fail to?
"Actually, there would have been no problem explaining it clearly. I just felt it would waste too much breath, and perhaps some curious little baby would keep asking questions afterward, wasting even more time. Besides, even if they understood this bit of knowledge, it would basically be useless to them in the future. So, giving a brief answer that left everyone happy made them happy and saved us the trouble of talking." Angel replied.
"Although Sanders has never explained to me why he sometimes suddenly becomes so hypocritical, after hearing your explanation, I think that fellow Sanders probably sees eye to eye with you without prior consultation." Black Earl paused, then continued, "Still, at least you give an explanation people can barely accept. That fellow Sanders, though... Heh heh, no wonder he could not keep Samantha."
Angel did not respond this time. He did not dare