"That's good."
Linda nodded in satisfaction. "All right, next we need to deal with that Grand Commander. Huh, wait. We've been talking for so long—why hasn't the Grand Commander's voice sounded again?"
"Because I pulled your consciousness into the Illusion Realm. Time flows differently in the Illusion Realm than outside."
Andrew explained, "In real time, the Grand Commander has only just finished asking the question. As for how to deal with the Grand Commander, we need to start with the Grand Commander's objective.
The Grand Commander wants to use you against Anna, because you are the Ability User Leader Anna intends to convert next."
"Leader Anna should have converted me long ago. I'm no weaker than Big Mouth."
Linda said proudly, "Huh, wait. How did the Grand Commander know I was the next person Leader Anna planned to convert?"
"Naturally, through a precognitive Ability. Abilities encompass everything—there are all kinds."
Andrew said, "First of all, Linda, you absolutely must not worship the Great Demon God. Once you do, the Great Demon God's Brand will appear on your soul.
At that point, you will become the Great Demon God's property."
"Why does that sound like branding livestock?"
Linda quipped. Andrew said, "It's actually pretty much the same. In the Great Demon God's eyes, all believers are Its livestock.
Whenever It needs to, It will kill that livestock and turn them into food."
"Good thing I didn't fall for it."
Linda said, "Of course, I wouldn't fall for it either. I'm not stupid enough to offer up my soul. I don't even worship God, let alone some Grand Commander."
"God?" Andrew was speechless. Was she really saying that in front of him?
He said, "In a moment, just refuse the Grand Commander's request. You're on the battlefield now, so It won't make