Clang-
The golden greatsword instantly cleaved through the spatial barrier sealing off the area. Holy Flame blazed over Ophiel's entire body as she brought Lin En into the space.
Lin En followed close behind her, glancing at the left hand into which Jiu had implanted an origin substance. The red glow spilling from it pointed farther into the depths of this space.
"This should be the place."
Lin En's gaze was deep.
"I just didn't expect him to stay instead of taking the chance to flee. He was right beneath us all along. His obsession really has poisoned him deeply."
This was the Third Layer of the Spirit Realm. Finding it had not taken very long. The only real difficulty had been the ubiquitous spatial intersections within the Spirit Realm, but guided by the mark Jiu had placed inside him, they had still found this place amid the vast wilderness.
Ophiel looked into the distance, gripping her sword tightly, and said:
"I've already helped you deceive my sister. Whatever happens next, I hope you'll keep your word and spare all of Clockwork City. Don't subject its people to cruel rule."
Her voice had long since lost the gentleness she had shown when speaking to him before.
Because she knew all too well.
Even if they won against the Lord of Crimson, they would merely be pushing their people from the control of one monster into the control of another.
Lin En glanced sideways at her and said softly:
"Don't worry, Ophiel. Spend a little more time with me, and you'll see that although I might look evil on the outside, I'm actually very kindhearted. Besides, isn't everything we're doing right now for the city's residents? Have you ever seen me do a single evil thing?"
Ophiel's gaze flickered. Ever since