The Circle Mask Duo had finally caught up.
Mu Wanrou and Bal didn't want to accept it, but they had both seen it coming.
Bal let out a long breath and stepped in front of Mu Wanrou. "Go. Now."
Mu Wanrou bit her lip. Instead of leaving, she spoke quickly.
"Your brother gave his life to expose their trick. The Black Energy they use together can seal Star Power, but they can still use Star Power inside it. Getting close means certain death!"
"To beat them, you have to attack from a distance. I don't know whether ranged attacks will still work once they enter the Black Energy. You can try, but I suspect any Star Power attached to a skill will collapse inside it."
"So your best option is a purely Physical Attack."
Bal's brow twitched. Surprise and understanding flashed through his eyes, along with admiration for Mu Wanrou.
After the first wave of grief had passed, he had spent the journey thinking about how to fight the two Black-Robed Circle Mask Men.
He had considered everything she said, but nowhere near as clearly as she had.
Mu Wanrou went on quickly.
"If you have guns or cannons, use them. If not, find spears, darts, anything you can throw. Accelerate them with Star Power and attack from a distance."
Bal nodded, but he insisted, "You've already helped me so much. Go. I have just one request, if you can grant it."
Mu Wanrou nodded. "Tell me."
"If you meet my older brother or anyone else from the Northern Barrens, pass on what happened. And please ask my brother to take good care of Yidel's wife and children once he gets out."
Before Mu Wanrou could answer, a low, hoarse chuckle came from above.
"Giving your last wishes already? Neither