This man bore some resemblance to the golden-haired man who had appeared at the Green Willow Kingdom Lord's Manor, seized divine blood, and was now holding Pearlglow Beauty hostage.
At the very least, they looked alike.
But upon closer observation, one would discover that their temperaments were completely different.
The golden-haired man who had seized the divine blood possessed an overwhelming, outwardly aggressive aura, sharp as blades and swords, carrying a fierce edge that pressed forward relentlessly. The man who came later, however, was plainly dressed, his presence as steady as a mountain—restrained, still as an ancient well. It was as though he possessed the power to split heaven and earth, yet kept it hidden like a dormant volcano. Like the earlier golden-haired man, this newcomer also carried a sword. The sword appeared utterly ordinary. Rather than hanging at his waist like those of ordinary swordsmen, it did not even have a scabbard, merely wrapped with several strips of silk and casually slung across his back.
"I knew it. They're using you again! These people are all trash, the dregs of this world. Why risk your life to save them? Even if you save such useless wretches, they'll only harm more people. You know what sort they are. Come with me. This is not where you should be!"
Ignoring everyone present, the newcomer walked directly to the Freedom Queen's side.
He looked at her.
Then, seeing that the Freedom Queen remained silent, he let out a soft sigh and gently urged, "If you want to save people, why not do it with me? It would be safer, and you could truly help even more people!" The Freedom Queen shook her head. She did not argue, but she refused his persuasion.
The Two-Faced King, holding his demonic scythe, said nothing.
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