Isaac wanted to obtain the Spirits' power. That much had been clear from their conversation earlier.
But what had he meant by "their current power isn't enough" and "how can I drive you into despair?"
Could Spirits fall into an emotional abyss, turn dark, and gain even greater power?
"Anyway, everyone's safe now, so stop worrying about all that. Let's get out of here, okay?"
Shido smiled as he spoke from up ahead, then turned and walked out through the door.
After all, he had lost contact with Kotori ever since entering this building.
He needed to get out quickly and let her know he was safe.
"Indeed! We have already been rescued, so why dwell on such matters, my vassal?"
"Agreed. Obsessing over every little thing all day will give you wrinkles."
Kaguya and Yuzuru each patted Lingmeng's shoulder with a smile.
Lingmeng's lips twitched.
"Oh, come on. You realize you're raising flags, right? Don't end up being the first ones to turn dark."
"Heh-heh! We are the Hurricane Princesses! How could a mere setback plunge us into the abyss of despair?"
"Confidence. Yuzuru and Kaguya are both strong at heart, so there is no problem."
The two spoke with absolute conviction.
Yoshino and Tohka nodded as well.
"A-as long as Lingmeng and Shido... are by my side, I... would never become like that..."
"Oh! Same here!"
"How are all of you so confident...?"
Lingmeng scratched her head, her expression helpless.
If she were Isaac, driving the Spirits into despair would be ridiculously easy.
To make the Yamai Sisters despair, he only needed to kill one in front of the other.
For Yoshino, he could target her puppet, Yoshino.
As for Tohka... hmm...
Lingmeng had a feeling that tying her to a pillar and piling mountains of Kinako Bread