Although they had changed direction, the blood-red color around them only grew richer as wall after wall was pierced. Ellie tried changing direction again, and after the group had turned three times and passed through three rooms and a corridor, the surrounding walls had even completely transformed into flesh.
This was a sign that they had truly penetrated deep into the House of False Men. The last time Shade had seen a similar environment, he had soon fallen into the core room.
"Neigh~"
The holy white Unicorn cried out again. Its four hooves had sunk slightly into the soft floor. The protection bestowed by the Witch Council, along with its own strength, was no longer enough to protect it in such an area.
The pure white radiance emitted by its horn dimmed like a candle about to go out. Shade placed his hand on its back, and silver moonlight seemed to ignite all the fur on its body. Only after receiving the protection of Shade's power did Ellie recover from her listlessness.
"Neigh~"
It also realized that it seemed to have led them the wrong way, but Shade had anticipated this outcome long ago. It would have been strange if they could easily leave the House of False Men.
"It's all right. I'll lead the way from here."
He needed direct physical contact for his own moonlight to cling to the Unicorns, so as he sat on Little Liana, his left hand was temporarily occupied.
"Winnie, if I really need to fight at full strength, can you protect them for a while?"
Shade then asked the silent maid following behind them. She nodded gently.
"Ellie can briefly change her form, and I can briefly protect the other Unicorn. But if we truly have to face the core of this relic,