Uchiha Madara was glad that Alustriel was here at a time like this. She was unaffected by the Magic Stone, so even if Latro opened his eyes now, Alustriel could warn them.
"Latro, if you take another step closer, I'll kill you right now," Alustriel said sternly.
"Latro!" Di Sifeier's voice rang out. "What are you doing? Close your eyes!"
"Didn't you want me dead?" Latro said with a smile. "But I never felt that way about you. I always wanted us to live well together, to live happily."
"But it seems I have no way to change your mind now. The Magic Stone told me that it can change your mind. In this world, it's the only thing that can change your mind," Latro said.
At that moment, Uchiha Madara heard Latro's voice with exceptional clarity. It did not sound at all like the voice of someone who had gone days without a proper meal. Moreover, Latro's quiet laughter made Madara feel that something was very wrong. He had heard that sort of laughter far too many times before—it was the voice of someone being demonized.
Madara immediately expanded his senses to their fullest and instantly pinpointed Latro's location.
Alustriel and Di Sifeier stood together while Latro walked toward them, one step at a time.
"This man has already been demonized," Madara said.
"If we don't act now, he'll be even harder to deal with later," Madara said.
After hearing Madara's words, Alustriel took the Magic Stone in her hand and ran back inside, leaving behind a single sentence. "You can open your eyes now."
Madara and Di Sifeier both opened their eyes. To Madara's surprise, however, Latro did not chase after Alustriel. Instead, he kept his eyes fixed on Di Sifeier before him.
Black smoke continuously seeped from