"Sigel, your problem is easy to solve. I already have a specific method in mind. Now I need you to find a container—something that can store the energy inside your body. Put your power into it!"
Green spoke directly to Sigel. Black smoke had already begun to rise from Sigel's body, and the highly concentrated Despair Force was starting to erode his soul. If Green didn't deal with the problem first, Sigel might go berserk at any moment—and then there would be no way to trade.
Hearing Green's words, Sigel replied and vanished from the spot in an instant.
Soon, Sigel returned to Green with a white crystal.
"Pour your energy into it," Green said.
Without hesitation, Sigel followed Green's instructions and began pouring energy into the white crystal.
As the power flowed in, the crystal's glow grew brighter and brighter. Its soft white light even drove away the Despair Force rising from Sigel's body.
"Insert the crystal directly into your heart!"
Sigel had been pouring energy into the crystal until it reached its limit. He had just looked up at Green when he heard those words.
"What?!" Sigel blurted in disbelief. "Sun Lord, an Ascender's power is extremely destructive. If I put this crystal into my heart, I'm afraid I'll be gravely injured at once!"
Seeing the doubt on Sigel's face, Green spoke with calm assurance.
"The Despair Force has coexisted with your soul for too long. Only an extreme method like this can drive it out. The choice is yours. I won't force you."
Green's words immediately plunged Sigel into silence.
But soon, determination appeared in Sigel's eyes.
Clang!
Metal struck the ground. Sigel removed his armor, baring his chest.
Squish!
As the metal breastplate hit the floor, the sound of flesh being pierced rang out at the