After interpreting the revelations gained from the Prophecy, Abner found it too troublesome to explain that the Chained God was connected to quite a few orthodox gods, evil gods, and Angels. Besides, given Xio's current level, knowing too much might not necessarily be a good thing...
Therefore, based on the principle of "guarding knowledge," Abner did not tell her too much. He only said that he had made some headway in dealing with the "curse," but still needed to confirm it.
After discussing it for a while, the two finally decided to act separately. Abner would look for a way to resist the "curse" and prepare for the subsequent arrangements, while Xio would choose a suitable location for setting up the "Teleportation Altar," investigate Talim's movements, and ask Mr. World for a way to temporarily conceal them from 0-08.
Of course, the last matter had to be clarified first, because all the subsequent arrangements depended on Mr. World having a way to block 0-08's detection.
Thus, as soon as Xio left the Dream Labyrinth Tower, she recited the honorific name of Mr. Fool and asked him to inquire with Mr. World on her behalf.
She soon received a response: Mr. World did indeed have a way, but he needed some time to prepare...
After receiving a definite answer, Xio and Abner no longer hesitated and began acting separately.
Watching Xio's departing back, Abner pondered:
Asking an Angel who was close to being a god for help would surely cost me dearly, even if he ultimately agreed... Even if I don't have to pay now, I'll definitely have to repay it in the future...
If Xio knew that this was my solution, she definitely wouldn't let me try it. She would almost certainly reject Klein's commission outright. After all, neither she