It all happened so suddenly.
The people of Dark Night City pulled away from Hell's jailers almost instantly, while the Origins in Lynn's legion erupted in fury.
Shing, shing, shing-
One Origin after another drew their weapons, glaring at the injured jailers.
Silver Fantasy had clearly been on the verge of being persuaded, but the jailers' rash actions had all but sent everything back to square one.
"Who told you to act?!"
At the head of the jailers, their leader frowned deeply and shouted at the offenders.
The jailers immediately scrambled up from the ground and dropped to one knee, bowing their heads without a word.
Their leader turned his gaze back toward Silver Fantasy and said,
"I apologize for what just happened, but please believe us. Our Female Host is on the same side as you now. We have no reason to harm him. If he dies, everything we have now will turn to dust. That alone guarantees that we are allies."
At that moment.
He actually stepped forward, then dropped to one knee in her direction beneath everyone's stunned gazes.
"Lord Lin Meng!"
"Our King!"
Every jailer behind him looked on anxiously.
Without question, in their eyes, their Southern King's display of such humility was already the greatest concession their jailers could possibly offer.
"Whatever happens, please trust us."
The figure gazed at Silver Fantasy, who held her sword ready.
"Our Female Host has been defending us against external enemies in the Time War all this time. She cannot spare prolonged attention for this place. But now, she is the only one who can treat his injuries. We have already delayed too long. Miss Machine Intelligence, whatever happens, please put the bigger picture first!"
Dead silence fell around them.
Everyone looked anxiously toward the girl, while the people