When William first saw the Dark Moon Tower, the Moonification Disease left inside him by Lorien had already reacted.
Now, through his understanding of the circular Stone Door's design, William gained an even deeper understanding of the city lord. The other party possessed a unique understanding of the moon and an almost obsessive love for it.
He had even studied and explored the stars of the universe for the sake of the moon.
He had gone so far as to place the moon at the center of the universe in the door's design, treating it as the starting point of all stars and things.
William truly wanted to gain a deeper understanding of such a unique Rat Citizen... That was why he had chosen to ignore the danger of the Abyss and attempt to communicate with him.
All William had to do was "take a gamble."
If the gamble failed, he would immediately join forces with Jin to suppress him. Throughout the process, he would also work with the dual illumination provided by Thirteen and Little Grape to combat the darkness of the Abyss.
"One minute, William. I'll start timing now."
As she spoke, a flesh-and-blood watch directly grew from Jin's wrist, and its whisker-like hand began to move.
Thirteen, who was following at the very back, asked nervously, "Teacher! The Abyssal Aura is so intense. Let me provide illumination for you. My candle has a certain restraining effect against the Abyss."
William waved away the proposal. "No need. You don't have to do anything during this minute. Just make sure you don't get hurt."
"Got it."
Although Thirteen couldn't guess what William wanted to do, he trusted his teacher absolutely.
At that moment, as the pitch-black Abyss Mask woven from the Abyss completely adhered to the city lord's face,