In the past, when Luo Zhen successfully used the Crimson Wing Formation, Tenzen had displayed an unprecedented loss of composure.
This was partly because Tenzen had never expected Luo Zhen to actually recreate the secret art of the Crimson Wing Formation without relying on Crimson Wing Blood, achieving a miracle that no one had managed in a thousand years, and partly because she was delirious with joy.
Because the threads of the Crimson Wing Formation could seize souls, once Tenzen sacrificed herself to bring back Fuyuko's soul, she would still need someone who understood the Crimson Wing Formation to complete the process, bind Fuyuko's soul, and return it to the body that had been pieced back together.
Therefore, Tenzen had always paid close attention to the Crimson Wing Formation, which was why she had reacted so wildly upon learning that Luo Zhen could use it.
"I originally placed my hopes in Raizen, hoping that his hatred for me would allow him to master the secret art of the Crimson Wing Formation, come before me, and revive Fuyuko together with me."
Tenzen let out a breath.
"Unfortunately, Raizen did not take the path of magic. Instead, he continued studying swordsmanship. For a while, I thought there was no hope left."
Under such circumstances, it was easy to imagine how excited Tenzen would become upon learning that Luo Zhen could use the Crimson Wing Formation.
"Of course, although Raizen did not take the path of magic, he still mastered the power of the Crimson Wing Formation. With the two of you, Fuyuko's soul will certainly be able to return successfully, won't it?"
This was the truth Tenzen had concealed.
From betraying the Akaba Family and defecting to Izanagi, to betraying Izanagi and joining Machina Academy, everything had been done to save her