Through her adventures with Linsey, Alvitte had become certain of one thing.
Unlike many Awakened, her dear friend was not accustomed to using his exceptional power to solve problems.
Linsey tried his best to avoid conflict, especially direct physical confrontations.
At this moment, standing in the cave beneath the canyon,
Alvitte touched the metal base of the Out of Control Machine.
Her senses, far beyond those of ordinary people, immediately extended downward. She then located a source point radiating immense power.
Combined with the unusual sight of Linsey openly appearing to fight—
"It's here!"
"The path I walk is one of opening the way. Mountains, rivers, and seas all lie beneath my feet."
"Open!"
In an instant, a fissure was torn through the steel inside the Out of Control Machine's base.
Following that force, Alvitte charged straight toward the conspicuous source of energy underground.
At the same time,
Linsey, high in the air, also noticed what Alvitte was doing.
"You..."
Linsey wanted to say something, but found no fitting words.
This had never been a duel between warriors.
It was a battle fought to achieve their respective goals.
Now that a simpler and more direct route had presented itself, Alvitte's choice was beyond reproach. Or rather, such decisiveness was the proper course.
"Ha..."
Linsey sighed and hurriedly accelerated his descent.
The weapon in his hand changed from the Annihilation Blade to the Storm Shooter. A supersonic arrow let out an explosive crack, then chased after Alvitte's retreating figure below.
Separated by several hundred meters, Linsey could not help but feel emotional.
Normally speaking, having a companion with extremely strong Scouting Skill brought all manner of conveniences during an adventure. When he had traveled with Alvitte before, he had gained tremendous advantages through her perception.
But with the two now standing