Chapter 1451: The Artificial Core of Existence (19)
We needed to bring in a more powerful Tool Person, using himself as the reason.
Although Winona was still submerged in darkness, Fu Qian could clearly perceive even the slightest reaction from her.
That was why Fu Qian didn't do anything more.
He'd gone far enough. It should be enough to make her realize how serious the situation was.
Of course, turning off the lights and sending her into a dream just now hadn't been because he was indulging some wicked sense of humor.
It was a crucial part of the whole affair—helping to adjust and correct the strategy, in the hope of making it as safe and effective as possible.
First of all, although anyone who came into close contact with Mr. Rick seemed to risk being contaminated,
Winona, already a contaminated person, might not be able to play a positive role in the pursuit.
As one of the people included in the "me" defined by Mr. Rick, the higher-level nature behind this contamination meant that they couldn't rule out the possibility that Winona's actions would be sensed.
And that could very well turn the situation into a game of cat and mouse where the mouse had the upper hand.
For the mission to go smoothly, she'd be better off staying here with her friend.
Meanwhile, the local Night Watchers needed to bring in more capable help.
For one thing, in a place as large as Los, surely the local chief had to be at least a demigod, right?
And Fu Qian believed that, after being thoroughly toyed with, Winona would understand why it was necessary.
That was the greatest significance of putting so much effort into carefully adjusting things and making use of the surroundings to successfully pull her into