"That may be how it is in your world, but our world isn't like that. Martial strength can determine a person's worth," Belaque said.
"Martial strength can only determine a person's combat ability. A person's worth has to be judged by many factors together—that's what humanity is. It doesn't exist on your Ezerlan Continent," Uchiha Madara said.
The two climbed the mountain slowly, while the little bugs behind them gradually caught up.
"If those snow demons keep following us, we really won't be able to rest tonight. Can't you think of a way to stop them?" Belaque said.
"Don't you know natural-element magic? Why aren't you using it? Don't you have any spells suited for this situation?" Belaque asked, looking at Uchiha Madara.
"It's not that I don't have spells suited for this situation. Look where we are—we're on the Great Snow Mountain. Any Wood Style technique we use would cause too much commotion. If we use one, it'll definitely trigger an avalanche," Uchiha Madara replied.
Gradually, the golden insects drew close to the two of them. A scattered few flew ahead, while behind them came a massive swarm, like a golden wall.
Uchiha Madara casually swatted away the few golden insects nearest to him, but an endless stream of insects soon flew over.
"You're an old hand on this Ezerlan Continent. Faced with this situation, do you really have no idea what to do?" Uchiha Madara asked Belaque.
"I'm only good at stealing. I'm not skilled at anything else. Do you expect me to steal all these bugs away?" Belaque said, rolling her eyes at Uchiha Madara.
Hearing Belaque's words, Uchiha Madara laughed. "You really do have an imagination."
At that moment, the golden Fire Wall drew nearer and nearer, illuminating the entire Great Snow Mountain as brightly as