The Eternal Night Snowy Land, washed in moonlight, held an unknown chill and danger.
Though the moonlight was bright and pure, it could not completely dispel the shadows shrouding the snowy land.
Sigrid stood before Lanchi, fists clenched as the cold wind swept through her hair.
The beret she had never taken off had fallen away amid the wind, snow, and tumbling when she jumped from the vehicle moments ago.
From beneath her pale hair emerged a pair of wolf ears resembling those of a beastman.
Her breathing was ragged. Each breath became a small cloud of white mist that mingled with the snowflakes.
"Sigrid..."
Lanchi had never been interested in probing other people's secrets. But after seeing Sigrid's ears, he finally confirmed some of his suspicions.
According to the ancient texts he had seen in the previous Shadow World's Sanctuary Villain's Banquet, pure-blooded wolves displayed certain traits resembling wolf beastmen under the moonlight.
And under the moon's blessing, Sigrid had clearly grown stronger.
"I'm not human, but I'm not a bad person."
Sigrid gazed wearily at the Night Sky and muttered softly.
Although she became stronger at night—strong enough to fight a Tier 6—there was an absolute gap between Tier 6 and Tier 7 that no technique could make up for.
Moreover, at night, she only gained enhanced physical abilities and regeneration, whereas the Blood Race possessed immortality at night.
Even a Tier 7 powerhouse might not be able to outlast a Blood Race Earl.
Sigrid did not understand why the Blood Race Earl in the distance had stopped attacking, but he had clearly noticed her ears as well.
Until finally, the Blood Race Earl gazed at the person behind her with faint elegance and saluted him.
"Mr. Luo Qi, I'm very interested in you. If you're willing to