"Lin, I thought I'd made myself very clear. Didn't you understand?"
"I just wanted to confirm something. The previous battle assumed that the participants' fighting strength would be scattered, right? But what if the participants didn't split up and instead gathered together before fleeing? How should that be handled?"
His Highness revealed a surprised expression, perhaps startled that Lin's question was actually so reasonable.
Thus, His Highness began reflecting on his failure to explain things clearly before continuing.
"Sorry, I wasn't clear earlier. If the participants flee, you can ignore them. Our objective is to prevent the birth of a new Floor Master. Given the current situation, we only need to destroy Andouward."
Lin continued asking questions, her face brimming with curiosity. "What if the participants attack the Giant Race together?"
"That won't happen."
His Highness's words surprised Lin. The girl had not expected such an absolute attitude.
"Since Your Highness says so, I'll believe you. But why can't I touch that blonde girl?"
Lin felt somewhat regretful. Leticia was so cute, after all.
She was like a cat forbidden from touching a toy it wanted, her mood thoroughly deflated.
"You've heard the saying that curiosity killed the cat, haven't you?"
Lin dejectedly lowered her shoulders, pouting with a wronged expression.
Aura intended to steer the conversation back on track, so she continued asking, "Your Highness, Lin and I will head to the surface. Will you and Gleia be enough to handle this ancient city?"
"Yes. Old Gleia, remember this arrangement as well."
Aura turned her gaze toward the corridor. Then, a voice completely unlike the previous aged one emerged from the shadows, resembling the low growl of a beast.
"I understand, Your Highness. However, there is something that concerns me. It is about the Nameless Community that defeated the