The Hatred from Glitchtale flashed through Linde's mind like lightning, but he quickly shook his head.
No, this wasn't the Glitch Universe. How could the same thing happen here? Besides, Villar looked so innocent and guileless. She didn't seem connected to that terrifying Hatred at all...
Then what exactly had caused her soul to take on this color? The mystery weighed like a boulder on Linde's heart, filling him with unease.
He stared intently at Villar, trying to find some clue in her expressions and words.
After a brief silence, Linde finally couldn't help asking, "What... kind of magic can you use?"
At his question, Villar blinked her large, crystal-clear eyes and looked at Linde in bewilderment.
Then she replied with innocent simplicity, "Me? I can't use magic!"
She even gave him a sweet smile afterward, as though she didn't care in the slightest that she couldn't use magic.
Linde: ???
What are you talking about?! Aren't you a mage?! You can't use magic?!
Seemingly sensing Linde's confusion, Villar stuck out her tongue. "Hee-hee."
Hee-hee, my ass! I think your soul's true nature is just begging for a beating! Looking thoroughly exasperated with her, Linde said, "Looks like I'll need to give you some extra homework."
Villar wilted at once. "No more hee-hee."
Satisfied by her reaction, Linde nodded. "Good. Let's leave her aside for now and continue explaining how to use magic."
"Come on, you three. Form a team and attack me." Smiling, Linde pointed at the group consisting of Perseverance, Kindness, and Justice, a hint of fighting spirit in his eyes. "Discuss your tactics among yourselves first."
With that, he folded his arms and stood there at ease, waiting for their response.
Meanwhile, Wang Hao quickly made his own arrangements.
He turned to Grace and Milakov and said