As he chanted, the dark red glow within the Dark Pyramid began to flicker more rapidly. But at that moment, enormous Dark Purple Runes suddenly surfaced across the pyramid's exterior, sealing the entire structure like chains.
This was the Seal left behind at the cost of his own life by Emperor Phineus, the final ruler of the Ancient Magic Empire. It did not merely seal this Sub-body; it sealed away every piece of information and concept that 'It' had left behind in this world.
At this point, Gray Mist looked around. After receiving confirmation that everyone was ready, he produced a ritual dagger resembling black crystal and viciously drove it into the center of the Girl's chest.
"By bloodline as the guide, the Seal is lifted!"
In an instant, the Girl's blood burst from the wound and flowed onto the Altar Platform beneath her.
The sleeping Girl immediately revealed a pained expression, as if she were enduring immense torment.
As a Professional, such an injury would not directly kill her. But as the crystal dagger continued to devour her vitality, her life was already counting down.
Like a Key, sensing the bloodline power that shared the same origin as the Girl's, countless Dark Purple Runes on the Dark Pyramid began to collapse.
Rumble—!!! But at that critical moment, the defenses at the cave entrance were suddenly pierced by a powerful attack, and a massive sonic boom echoed through the entire underground cavern.
"What?!"
Startled by the sudden turn of events, the Marquises all turned toward the entrance. Even Gray Mist, who was presiding over the Ritual, had his attention drawn away for a moment.
The next moment, Landon, his body wreathed in the Power of Darkness and Wither, charged out of the cave entrance first, making his appearance as the