At that moment, Huang Hao noticed something wrong with Kevin's words. "Let's not talk about how good the Moth to the Flame's reputation is. Those people were too busy running for their lives—how would they have come back?"
Kevin said, "I don't know either, but there really are people there."
Huang Hao asked, "So, are we going or not? This could very well be a trap."
Kevin said, "We've confirmed that those people really are alive, but a Herrscher wouldn't be smart enough to come up with a plan like this—at least not from what we've seen so far."
Huang Hao still nodded. "All right. Looks like the only thing we can do for now is go take a look. Kevin, you should head back first. In your current condition, you'll only hold me back."
Flames ignited in Huang Hao's hand as he looked at Kevin with a wicked grin.
Kevin hurriedly waved his hands. "Don't. I can walk back on my own. Don't use your—"
Before he could finish, Huang Hao plunged his sword into him.
With his dying breath, Kevin said, "You really need to fix that bad habit of not letting people finish speaking."
"Wait, if you already have this ability, why did you have to heal me?" he added before dissipating.
Huang Hao awkwardly rubbed the tip of his nose. "Sorry, I forgot too. But what matters now is what that Herrscher is trying to do."
"It's time to meet him."
At the same time, Kevin arrived in this blank space.
Kevin asked, "Where... is this?"
Seeing that someone else had entered, Angela hurried out to explain. "Uncle Kevin, this is my father's space. Everyone who needs protection is usually kept here. I'll take you back to headquarters in a moment."
Kevin said, "If this place exists, why not bring all of humanity here directly? That way, everyone could be protected."
Angela replied, "The main problem is that we don't have enough power. And the power we have doesn't come from nowhere either. We also bear other responsibilities."
Kevin asked, "What responsibilities?"
Kevin looked at Angela expectantly, and Angela replied, "I... don't know either."
Kevin said in surprise, "As your daughter, he didn't even tell you?"
Angela said angrily, "I don't know! He's always treated me like a child."
Looking at the sulking Angela, Kevin found himself agreeing with Huang Hao after all.
Kevin asked, "Then isn't there any way for me to return to the battlefield? He can even restore the dead, but not if he lacks the strength?"
Angela said, "Resurrection also requires power. Although killing you can provide power, resurrecting you requires an equal amount. Acquiring power is the upper limit, while resurrection consumes energy. The two can't be converted into each other."
Kevin said, "All right. Hurry up and send me back to headquarters. I need to recover quickly so I can go provide support."
Angela looked at Kevin speechlessly. "Did you not understand what I said? We don't have enough power to restore you right now either."
Kevin asked, "We?"
Angela pointed toward Cosmo in the distance.
Kevin said, "Cosmo, you're here too? Were you ambushed by him as well?"
Cosmo nodded with a dark expression.
Kevin was helpless, but he still asked Angela, "According to what you said, when will we be able to leave?"
Angela said, "With my abilities, I can't send you out yet. It might be possible after Father finishes fighting. After all, my power comes from Father. The stronger Father becomes, the stronger I can become."
Kevin's face twitched. "You mean that we're currently considered dead over there, and headquarters believes the same thing? We can only reappear after the battle is over?"
Angela confirmed that this was the case.
"But why can't you just let me walk back?"
Angela said quietly, "I already told you. I have to become stronger."
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