Miss Eisberg's question was very important. If they could only choose three people, then the optimal arrangement would naturally be for Shade, Vanessa, and Miss Eisberg to take the field. But the arrangement that maximized benefits would be to send Stella instead, though that would undoubtedly increase the danger.
Shade had his own idea:
"After all, there was no rule saying we couldn't switch people midway, right? We just can't have more than three people appear at the same time. So at the start, you, Vanessa, and I will make a move, test the Falling Star Beast's strength, and then decide what to do next."
The Sorceress nodded lightly, agreeing with Shade's plan as well:
"Then do you think the only danger we face is the Falling Star Beast?"
"What do you mean?"
"Fated Story has reached the Fourth Act. Even if Mr. Snake has occupied the Temple, as you said, making some things that would have been convenient impossible, will there truly be no conflict at all between the candidates?
"I have a strong premonition. It came after I touched that holy emblem. What awaits us ahead is definitely more than just the Falling Star."
The road ahead was long and dull. Moreover, after they left the tomb's confines, everyone's perception of space was suppressed by an inexplicable force, to the point that they could not even detect the Sea Surface above them. That tomb truly served as some sort of entrance. Thus, Shade still did not know where the group had reached. For a time, because the surrounding "scenery" was too monotonous, he even suspected that they had fallen into a Space Circulation.
At least, however, the Ring Arcanists and Witches in the group with powerful perception were all certain that the force obstructing their senses came from