Though it had not been by choice, Xu Zhi knew that simply being born in the Federation and surviving until now meant she had already been drawn into a massive conspiracy.
Especially now that she had stepped off the chessboard called the Federation, she likely would not gain true freedom. She would merely be leaving a small game for a larger one.
One ring linked to another, and she was the variable within them. As a variable, she would become something others wanted to eliminate.
No matter how she looked at it, her situation after leaving would be terrible.
But this was not the time to think about that.
The thunder in the sky had clearly weakened compared to before, but the aura of the [Cup] attribute in the air was also gradually dispersing as that rift continued to be forced open. Both sides seemed to have reached their limits. The victor was about to be decided.
Yet at this critical moment, Xu Zhi's movements drew the attention of those two.
Before, her aura had not been enough to concern that unknown Archbishop or the [Observer]. But at the instant she "broke through," the aura belonging to "Xu Zhi" became distinct, like a faint yet impossible-to-ignore lamp suddenly lit in the darkness.
When the unknown Archbishop turned to look at her, Xu Zhi realized that the gaze which had once placed immense pressure on her no longer felt frightening. Part of that was because she had broken through the constraints of her level, but more likely because it was already exhausted and badly injured.
[Even if It helped the Archbishop reach strength it should not possess to replace itself, an Archbishop is still only an Archbishop. Your chances of winning are much greater than before.]
Xu Zhi smiled and drew