The passage of time was becoming increasingly unfavorable for Shade and Sister Devlin. The appearance of phantoms and reflections meant that Flesh City was gradually becoming corporeal. They did not have much time left.
"Moonlight Wheel!"
The enormous wheel of light raised in Shade's right hand slid forward with a humming sound. It collided with the bloody light blocking the Doppelganger, scattering countless bloody and silver sparks. Though the wheel ultimately cut through the curtain of light, it still silently dissolved into Flesh City around the Doppelganger.
The severe depletion of his spirit had left Shade slightly short of breath. Taking advantage of Sister Devlin's flames transforming into a fire dragon and clearing away another batch of bloody humanoids crawling out of Blood Lake, he took a brief moment to catch his breath.
He asked in his heart:
"Is there enough spirit left to unfold a Mystic Lock?"
If he used Match Girl, he could only summon snowflakes and Silver Moon; he could not light a single match.
If he used Tree's Kiss, its seal would not affect House of False Men in its current state.
Sleeping Princess, Water of Wisdom, Cinderella, and Mermaid Princess were ineffective against the current situation.
Clock Tower Lovers and Crystal Light required a minimum amount of spirit that he could not currently afford.
"How exactly did that demon catalyze such a powerful relic?"
As Flesh City became increasingly real, even if they successfully expelled House of False Men afterward, Fatumonst Island would still suffer a terrible disaster. Shade knew he could not wait any longer. Since the Fairy Tale Mizzles could not change the current situation, he could only place his hopes on the most mysterious power he possessed.
"Nun, help me buy an opportunity."
He spoke to Sister Devlin. Though the nun showed