Rumble-
The moment the threat overhead was neutralized, enormous tentacles erupted from Lin En's body just as the huge bone spikes were about to impale him. Like a swift spider, he dodged the colossal creature's assault and secured his footing on a bone spike.
"Long time no see, Firstborn."
Lin En smiled faintly, shattering the scarlet flames on his body with his psychic power before hoisting Hana Ye onto his back.
"I thought you weren't here. If I had to deal with the projections of two Great Demons alone, that really would've been a bit much."
Firstborn hovered high in the air and glanced sideways at him.
"You'll owe me separately for this."
"..."
High above, the crimson little girl's pupils contracted. As she watched the figure who had grievously wounded Asheris with a single stroke appear, disbelief flickered in her eyes. But she quickly reined it in, leaving only ferocity and coldness.
"Firstborn!"
"That's me."
Firstborn raised his head and regarded the girl calmly.
The little girl's gaze turned savage, her fists clenched. From their conversation, she had already begun to glimpse the truth.
"What kind of joke is this? Why are you here?! Don't you know..."
Firstborn cut her off, speaking softly.
"Of course I know. He's an evil demon just like you. But what of it? Over the years, I've worked with plenty of weird beings like you, helping one side deal with another. That's always been commonplace here. Did you really think a few words from you would make me turn against him?"
He smiled.
"As for your claim that he's a Great Demon from Beyond the Domain, yes, he's already explained that to me too. Only, the truth he told me was far more outrageous than anything you know."
He had met this little girl