Having friends come from afar was one of life's joys. Unfortunately, the friends themselves didn't seem very happy.
That was clear from the way the group that appeared said nothing in response to Fu Qian's greeting and raised their crossbows in unison, once again aiming every one of them at him.
Their uniform equipment and movements gave them a distinctly military air.
"So they really aren't together?"
The Awakened Ones hiding nearby were deeply shaken by the scene. At the same time, realizing they were no longer the immediate target, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Once people relaxed, their thoughts became a little more active.
Someone immediately looked at Lady Raven in surprise, seeking confirmation.
She had just insisted that the Dark Moon apostle standing there was actually a minion of the Nightmare.
But no matter how you looked at it, this circle of people concealed all around them had attacked without a word and looked far more hostile.
And the Dark Moon apostle was even their primary target.
Lady Raven, under everyone's gaze, was undoubtedly in an awkward position.
Of course she knew the Dark Moon apostle and these attackers were at odds. After all, she had already witnessed it once through Mariana and the others.
Setting aside the ever-dwindling chance that this was some coordinated act, the claim that he had come to deliver enlightenment was becoming more and more credible by the second.
But as he had said, she had no choice.
The point of her actions just now had been to eliminate the heretic first and keep everyone calm. Whether he was innocent had little to do with it.
Who could have guessed that the power of the Nightmare would appear again—and even take the opportunity to quietly surround everyone?
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