Aglaea had clashed with Dan Heng in the Genesis Vortex Heart before.
But now she acted as though nothing had happened and said calmly:
"The situation is urgent. There's no time to discuss this with you in detail... I'll respect your decision."
In other words, Dan Heng could choose for himself whether to go to Castrum Kremnos.
Yan Huan had yet to return, and the Soul Spirit's existence had no direct connection to Dan Heng.
For his own safety, he could remain beneath Kefar's Dawn, wait for his companions to return, and then decide what to do next.
He did not need to take this risk.
"I agreed to work with you, so I won't back down."
Dan Heng looked solemnly at the Chrysos Heirs.
"But if I can, I'll do my best to stay safe. My companions are still waiting for me to come back."
Like Trianne, Dan Heng had a Soul Bead implanted in his body.
If he suffered a devastating blow and even his Imbibitor Lunae egg was destroyed, at least the Soul Bead could survive...
Judging by the Fire-stealer's performance, he could not destroy a Soul Bead while under attack from the Soul Spirit.
That gave Dan Heng another layer of protection.
"I'll keep little Dan safe too," Tribbie said earnestly.
"I'm not as skilled with the Hundred Realms Gate as Trianne, but if everyone can buy me some time, 'I' can open a lovely door too."
Aglaea nodded slightly and looked at the others, all brimming with fighting spirit. "Whether we can seize the Core Flame also depends on Anaxa."
To kill the Fire-stealer, they first needed Anaxa to lure him there.
But there was another problem: the towering beacon above the Soul Spirit's head...
If the Fire-stealer saw that beam of light in Castrum