In an instant, silence fell over their surroundings.
She said nothing. Or rather, she had not yet processed what he had said. Her expression first froze, then seemed to slip into a daze. Finally, it gradually turned stern and cold, and uncontrollable killing intent surged in her eyes.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
But Lin En paid no heed to her reaction, because he knew she was protecting her followers. When faced with an Outer God who had imprisoned her, her best option was to reveal nothing about any of her believers, lest he target them. Though now that he could freely enter and leave the Seven Nights World, that protection did not mean very much.
Lin En paced slowly, continuing at his leisure:
"I'm only here to let you know. Earlier today, in the predawn hours when the Great Sun reignited, someone took advantage of her exhaustion and attacked her. By the time she was found in the city today, she was practically dead."
He spoke with perfect ease, as though recounting something that had nothing to do with him.
"It was a murder specifically aimed at her."
"Five of her seven pieces of origin substance were severely damaged outright, and her Holy Flame was corroded. That left her unable to bring her full power to bear immediately. The killer's methods were highly targeted, and her soul was almost destroyed. Even though people from your Church came to her aid, she was already beyond saving."
Lin En slowly recounted what Ophiel had experienced, observing her reaction as he spoke.
And sure enough.
The more he said, the more turbulent the emotions in her eyes became. Even her hand tightened instinctively around her sword.
Lin En glanced sideways at her and said:
"She really is as good as