Although Miss Olanord did not reveal her Destiny Ring, the woman before the tree cast her a wary glance, as though she had known the information in advance.
But the "Clockmaker" was clearly not afraid of this Ancient Witch. Facing the two of them, she raised her right hand to show the back of it. The somewhat sparse leaf-pattern markings on it were exceptionally clear at the end of the dim temple:
"Since you made it before me, that means Thomas Bennett has already lost. But that is only natural. If I had the help of a God Summoner and assistance from a Fifth Epoch witch, I could have made it this far as well. Fortunately, the Ancient One in the forest is quite a useful helper, especially since he is very generous.
"I can guarantee that if I fail this time, then I will truly have lost. In fact, for both myself and the Tree Hole Association, what the Ancient One in the forest gave us has already fulfilled our purpose in coming to this forest. But one must repay favors received from others, which is why I am standing here."
"Are you saying that you actually do not wish to obtain the qualification for the Time War again?"
Emilia asked. After carefully considering it, the "Clockmaker" actually nodded.
"I do not have much desire to become a Chosen One. We came here only for the secret of time. The Ancient One demanded that I appear before you again in exchange for giving us that secret. That is roughly the situation."
Her left hand, hidden behind her back, pressed against the tree trunk. As her words fell, all thirteen hands at the ends of her hair pierced into the trunk, and the glowing green tree immediately burst into light.