But he was not made of stone. If he had the strength to spare, he might as well help these innocent victims—consider it accumulating some virtue, so that the next time he acted sadistic and perverse, he could do so with a clearer conscience.
"Ha—!" "Ha—!"
Lianye kicked aside one transfer device after another that had collapsed near the source of the fire, sending them flying beyond the barrier wall. Since these can-like devices had been designed to withstand the violent shocks of Spiritron Transfer, the Qualified Candidates inside would not suffer much impact even without Lianye deliberately moderating his strength. It was still better than leaving them near the Hellfire to be roasted alive.
"Fouu~~ Fouu~~~"
A small snow-white animal ran out of the flames and darted to Lianye's feet.
"Fou—you want me to follow you?"
Fou seemed to nod, then immediately ran off toward the front side.
"—Mash?!"
Following Fou into the heart of the towering blaze, Lianye finally saw the junior girl who called them Senpai. In all of Chaldea, she was the only person who could make him take a second look.
Perhaps it was that outwardly indifferent yet inwardly gentle and kind nature of hers. Girls like that had always made it impossible for Lianye to simply ignore them.
"Senpai!"
Mash had also noticed the figure rushing out from the flames.
"Wait, I'll save you right now."
"No... this... it's already too late..."
Half her body was pinned beneath a massive boulder that had fallen in the explosion. Even if she could still move, it would only be a final flash of life.
"How would we know unless we try?"
Lianye's gaze remained resolute. The primal essence in the air began to gather under his will, while vigorous stardust underwent a roaring fusion at the