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The atmosphere trembled.
On the rusted suspension bridge before the rocky island known as the Prison Barrier, the opposing sides glared at one another. Slowly, they raised their magical power, spreading its fluctuations throughout the entire space.
Luo Zhen and Number Six stared at each other.
Kojo and Sendougi Yuma stared at each other.
As though they had each identified their opponent, everyone except Kojo released surging magical power, seemingly intent on showing that they would never back down.
As for the Meiya Sisters, they had already secretly retreated to the side, apparently not daring to intervene at all.
Even Aurora seemed cowed by the current atmosphere. She could not say a word and could only watch anxiously.
Under these circumstances, Luo Zhen, who continued raising his magical power, confirmed something.
"It seems Jada didn't come along."
After releasing waves of magical power and scanning the surroundings with the technique known as Heaven's Eye, Luo Zhen made this conclusion after finding no trace of anyone nearby.
Number Six did not deny it.
"She seeks the one who remains after we have fought to the end."
Number Six frankly admitted that Jada would not intervene in their battle.
"That is also what I seek." Number Six said this directly to Luo Zhen. "Regardless of whether the outcome of this Feast of Blazing Light is that I devour you or that you conquer me, she will only appear after the result is decided. So you may rest assured."
In other words, Jada was not only pursuing powerful opponents—she was also supporting them before they grew stronger, allowing them to bring her even greater pleasure.
Was this what they called giving salt to one's enemy?
Therefore...
"You may fight without restraint and show me everything you possess. Otherwise, I will never acknowledge