Within the Black Mist, Ilis wrapped her arms around Su Yi's neck and rested her chin on his shoulder, a trace of complicated emotion in her eyes.
Su Yi, who was hard at work plowing away, did not notice anything unusual about her.
During her advancement just now, she had absorbed countless souls from the Black Mist and witnessed countless memories.
More importantly, she had obtained many ancient secrets that time had buried completely.
In that mysterious state, she had also acquired countless memories that even she could not tell were truly her own.
"If that's really the case... do I really have to take this step?"
Hesitation crossed Ilis's face.
Just then, a peculiar pull arose in her mind.
Her powerful mental abilities allowed her to enjoy Su Yi's vigorous efforts while her consciousness entered that special space.
Within the Rift of Time, everyone gathered once again.
High above, the great being still lounged lazily on the throne, gazing at something unknown in the distance.
Ilis looked around and found that the others appeared somewhat puzzled as well.
Flame Dragon, wearing a dragon-head mask, asked, "What's going on?"
"This meeting seems awfully rushed."
Gu Yang nodded. "Yeah! I was in the middle of a meeting!"
At that moment, the young man who wore a red mask and went by the code name Nightmare broke his usual silence.
"Delusion, are you still in the Mountain River Star Sector?"
A ripple of emotion passed through Ilis's heart. "Not anymore. Why?"
Hearing that, Nightmare sighed in relief. "Good. I was genuinely afraid I'd have to face you as an enemy in the real world."
Fine Iron asked, "Are you going to attack the Mountain River Star Sector?"
Nightmare said, "Not really an attack. We're just carrying out a mission."
"I don't know