"Ten days?"
Though Sister Devlin's proposed timeframe surprised Shade somewhat, he still nodded.
"No problem. Now we only need Priest Augustus's side to act, and for the Council to find Maria Edwards, then we can plan the landing. My current agreement with the Witch Council is to stop that diviner and have Lust Edwardz and that former Grave Robber perform the ritual to become Chosen Ones."
The nun did not answer immediately, but Shade could clearly sense the eyes behind that silver Mithril Blindfold "looking" at him.
"Hero of the Flame, you should understand who is most suitable for this position. Since they set out with Granny, they have already made their preparations."
"..."
Shade lowered his eyes.
"I know they want to help me. But precisely because of that, I cannot let them—besides, the second candidate is not dead yet. It is not their turn. Are we supposed to kill Durut Giles in advance?"
The nun remained silent. Shade then spoke of the new idea he had obtained from Dorothy yesterday: the possibility of the Edwards Family merging with Durut Giles.
Sister Devlin was a Ring Arcanist skilled in soul power, and she was also Death's Chosen One, so Shade believed she might be able to make a judgment. But the nun did not offer a conclusion. Instead, she raised another question.
"If the first candidate and second candidate can merge, could there be other possibilities?"
The nun's voice was very soft.
"United as One is the true Chosen One. If, after the Chosen One Ritual, 'one' becomes 'many' again, can the separate individuals still be considered Chosen Ones of Space?"
Judging from the current situation, the effect of the Edwards Apotheosis Art was certainly permanent devouring. Laplace Howard would advance toward his goal amid the support of his