"I understand."
Phainon nodded.
"If it comes to that, we only need to protect Kephale's Core Flame."
"It's our chance at Re-Creation. As long as we make it to the next cycle, everyone can start over."
"Blinding speed, disguise, the ability to come and go unseen... and that inscrutable authority of [Deception]."
"Miss Saifeier, you're the best person to guard the Core Flame."
"Use whatever means you need, even if you have to deceive us too. I have only one request: please protect Kephale's Core Flame."
"Mm-hmm~" Miss Saifeier smiled.
"Tell me, Salvation boy, do you honestly think I couldn't possibly turn you down?"
"If I wanted nothing to do with this mess, what's your backup plan?"
"Then I'd have to take the less desirable option." Phainon smiled helplessly.
"Kephale's Core Flame is just as important as Aegle's. We need both to fulfill the prophecy."
"People might object, but I'd entrust Kephale's Core Flame to Brother Yan Huan."
"Then give it to him." Miss Saifeier spread her hands.
"Who in all Amphoreus could beat him now?"
"I'm telling you, put the Core Flame on him, and even ten Fire-stealers and a hundred Kenises couldn't take it."
"You have a point, Miss Saifeier." Phainon nodded.
"But the vessel Brother Yan Huan is using is unusual. Once its energy runs out, he'll be unable to move."
"And his consciousness will return to the Outer Realm."
"If he suddenly disappears in the middle of a fierce battle, we'll be in trouble."
Guarding the Core Flame didn't require great fighting strength. The ability to escape was enough.
As a Demigod of [Trickery], Miss Saifeier was the perfect choice. Besides, Yan Huan still had to fight Aegle.
"Fine. I'll give it a try."
Miss Saifeier looked toward the Cloud Stone Celestial Palace in the distance.