On the screen.
Towering flames engulfed the entire Harem district. Crimson waves of fire surged one after another, and thick smoke billowed upward, blotting out the sky.
Scorching gusts struck from far away, heating the very air.
Amid the swirling smoke and flames, a figure hurried toward her.
His gaze pierced the layers of smoke, immediately locking onto Li Xiang.
Hearing footsteps, Li Xiang almost instinctively raised her hand beneath the tree and waved hard at the approaching figure.
"Ryusui! Over here!"
Ryusui paused and turned toward her voice. When he saw Li Xiang leaning bedraggled against the trunk, he snapped his fingers out of habit and hurried over to her.
"Haha! Li Xiang! Wonderful. Looks like I was the first to find you this time."
Only up close did Ryusui get a clear look at her condition.
Heavy chains still encircled her wrists. Her skirt was disheveled and dust-stained, her hair tousled by the night wind and the smoke.
The smile slowly faded from Ryusui's face, unmistakable concern filling his eyes.
She raised her hands slightly and shook the heavy chains around her wrists.
"I don't know what the hell got into Thorn."
At that, disgust flashed in her eyes.
"He's a complete pervert."
After hearing her account, Ryusui's heart sank.
"You've already done amazingly well."
Li Xiang looked up at him. "What's Senku's plan? What's the situation outside?"
"They're doing well. Those of us who split up are prioritizing getting you out safely."
"Okay, I understand."
Li Xiang nodded.
"Let's go."
They set off immediately, retreating side by side away from the fire.
Billowing smoke descended over everything.
As far as the eye could see, the entire Harem was engulfed in crimson flames.
The raging blaze dyed the night sky red. Scorching currents swept wildly in every direction,