The instant he heard Iver's command, the Grand Guardian brought down his Dual Blades without hesitation!
Because she had heard Iver's earlier words, Anna was somewhat prepared, and barely managed to react.
Several wings suddenly burst from her back—they were black wings exactly like Viennes's, resembling withered branches and covered in gray feathers.
Those wings beat forward, trying to knock the Grand Guardian away.
But the Grand Guardian's movements were incredibly fast—even at this distance, despite Anna being prepared and responding immediately, his Dual Blades had already reached her neck. He simply had not yet cut off her head.
She clutched her neck and looked at Iver with frightened eyes.
Yet even so, there was no killing intent in her eyes. They were merely filled with confusion and bewilderment, as though asking, Master, why?
—Clearly, Iver's decision had completely exceeded her understanding.
And that was precisely the breakthrough point Iver had noticed! "Since you're here, don't leave..."
Two cards rose at Iver's fingertips, then scattered like ash.
Anna was still retreating when she suddenly seemed to collide with someone.
She swiftly turned her head, only to freeze.
—Because it was another Iver!
That "Iver" raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a malicious smile. For an instant, that smile made her think she was looking at the Ring Angel.
At that moment, "Iver" reached out and placed a hand on Anna's shoulder.
Rainbow Light Ice rapidly spread, sealing her inside. Meanwhile, that "Iver" shattered into Sinful Thorns, burrowing into her forearm and piercing her heart!
In that single instant, this top-tier schemer, who had lived for at least several centuries... and was even half a rank above her adoptive father, had actually been pinned in place by Iver's ambush! "...Hmph."
Iver gave a cold laugh and looked at Anna,