After thinking it over, Xiluda decided not to approach the Evil Spirit Knight for now.
As for this special Mirror Game—yes, in Xiluda's eyes, it was nothing more than a peculiar little game—she did not let down her guard simply because she had obtained ritual materials and offerings.
Previously, in the Black Forest, there had been no living people she could communicate with, so she could relax slightly. But in this castle, the floor plan showed at least thirty Matchstick Men.
Though she did not know whether these Matchstick Men posed any danger, they were surely more threatening than the lifeless things outside...
If the Matchstick Men truly were dangerous, then the Evil Spirit Knight, as the "master" of this ancient castle, should be the most dangerous of all.
So even if she were to make contact, he definitely could not be first in line.
With that in mind, Xiluda decided to first loot some ordinary rooms.
If possible, she would first approach some ordinary Matchstick Men. Once she confirmed there was no danger, she could finally confront the Evil Spirit Knight.
As for which rooms to loot first, Xiluda thought for a moment and decided to begin with rooms around the edges.
For example, the attendant rooms, maid rooms, dressing room, washrooms, and the like on the castle's outermost perimeter.
Having made her decision, Xiluda did not waste time. While traveling in the outside world, she continuously controlled the Crystal Matchstick Man as it moved about the game screen.
Before long, Xiluda arrived at her first destination.
The attendant room.
There was no one inside the attendant room, but two small figures wearing black-and-white bows stood close together by the door.
Only after Xiluda drew near did she realize that the two little figures were talking.
However, they seemed