Charlot did not know what Zimmerman had figured out, but whatever it was, it was far too dangerous for him.
Charlot shouted, "Attack together! Show no mercy!"
Before his words had even faded, Zimmerman appeared beside Princess Mei like a ghost and struck the Inglima princess in the neck with a hand blade. There had been no warning before he moved. Though Princess Mei's battle qi shifted as she tried to break free of Zimmerman, and Charlot and the others launched a frantic assault, Zimmerman still landed a devastating blow on Princess May Guillaume.
Princess Mei's body turned illusory and vanished into the air in an instant.
Charlot was beside himself with worry, but he relaxed slightly at the sight. He knew Dawn of Destiny had sent May Guillaume away in time and prevented a tragedy.
Charlot had thought he already regarded this figure who had dominated the world with sufficient caution. Yet when Zimmerman became serious, he could only watch as he badly wounded Princess Mei. Without the Serpent of Destiny's gift, he would likely have regretted it for the rest of his life.
Zimmerman looked mildly surprised and asked, "What sort of supernatural ability was that? It actually escaped my killing blow?"
Charlot casually drew Blood Rose back into his arm and said flatly, "That strike of yours nearly killed one of my friends, so I can't allow you to keep living."
Zimmerman smiled faintly, shrugged, and said, "Who told her to be the weakest? Of course I had to take out the worst opponent first."
"Still! It's been a long time since anyone bragged to me like this."
"Let's see how many more surprises you can give me!"
Charlot drew a deep breath and said, "Let me level up first."
He made no motion and gave no