Her tone was harsh, full of mockery and hostility.
Centuries ago, a large-scale conflict had erupted between the Church and the Gods' Families. Although they had since buried the hatchet, as a Divine Attendant who had experienced it herself, she naturally had no fondness for anyone from the Gods' Families.
More importantly, though...
It was this man.
Firstborn still wore a humble expression as he said softly:
"I have no ulterior motives. I've only just emerged from seclusion, and our internal affairs have already given me more than enough headaches. Why would I plot against you?"
"Someone simply asked me to come and look after... a relative of a friend of mine."
Jiu narrowed her eyes.
"Who?"
Firstborn did not answer her. Instead, he took out the Impression Crystal and spoke softly into it:
"I'm here. Come out and meet me."
"That fast?!"
Inside the Grand Cathedral, Lin En heard the voice coming from the Impression Crystal and immediately looked out the window in astonishment. Once again, he envied their ability to teleport long distances at will. He had not even had time to eat, and Firstborn was already here.
Now that was efficiency.
Without another word, Lin En kicked the window open and leaped toward the coordinates Firstborn had sent him.
This should count as their first real meeting, too. He wondered how Firstborn would react upon seeing his true appearance. Judging by how he treated Lin Yin, the fellow should be fairly easy to get along with. Whatever happened, though, he could not let him clash with Jiu.
Soon.
Lin En crossed the Street District and reached Central Square, spotting Jiu's unmistakable Blade Jungle from afar.
Clearly, Jiu's senses were much sharper. She had detected that fellow's arrival immediately.
"Jiu! Don't attack!"
Lin En called out