Click—click—
The darkness could not obstruct Linsey's vision.
He saw clearly that Rota's body was still being driven by the madness brought by the Corruption Power. But her cold mechanical structure prevented this virus from functioning normally, and the lack of energy was an insurmountable shackle.
Rota now resembled a doll with its gears jammed, only one step away from complete death.
"Her body still looks severely damaged."
Linsey murmured softly.
The Mechanical Maid's body had not been fully repaired.
She had merely sensed Linsey's intrusion earlier and chosen a goal more important than repairing herself, which was why she had gone underground.
As the skill activated, Rota's detailed data appeared before Linsey.
Corrupted Machine Commander: A Machine Race individual that lost its vitality over the long years. It temporarily regained its action ability due to the intrusion of Corruption Power, but was completely controlled by violent malice.
"An individual that has lost its ability to move."
"According to this description, if I directly extract the Corruption Power from Rota's body, she'll immediately return to her previous state—death."
"Hmm... that's not quite what I had in mind."
Whether out of personal feelings or objective judgment, Linsey could not possibly stand by and watch Rota die before his eyes.
But reversing life and death...
For Awakened of the Eighth or Ninth Stage, it might not be difficult. But with only what Linsey had at hand, such a miracle truly could not be achieved.
The only thing that could improve the current situation was probably his Player Skill.
"Walkthrough Master."
"Now really is the time to use this thing."
Linsey nodded slightly and activated the Walkthrough Master skill, which he did not normally use often.
He had never forgotten the people he had encountered.
Artists ruled by fanatical art, Righteous