And at that moment...
The Emblem Sphere trembled continuously, as if it were desperately trying to convey some information.
But Ren Yu could not understand it or grasp its meaning.
He only felt that the Emblem Sphere was becoming more and more familiar. It was as though it had become a part of his body, something he could control as easily as his own arm.
Badges... badges? Right, badges!
Ren Yu suddenly understood.
How could he have forgotten about the badges...
No, how could he have forgotten about Rita's role?!
The grown-up Rita from the future possessed one of his badges—Unrivaled God of War!
That was it!
That had to be right!
Could this be the key to breaking the deadlock?!
At that thought, Ren Yu's heart pounded as he abruptly turned around to look at the young Rita.
She was still immersed in grief. Although her mother was no longer groaning in pain, the severity of her injuries showed no sign of easing.
With trembling hands, Ren Yu summoned the badge, "Passing the Flame."
His spiritual power settled upon the girl, sensing the information she transmitted back.
Ren Yu's breathing quickened slightly. "Affection... meets the standard. Trust... meets the standard. Reverence... meets the standard! I can already let Rita inherit a badge!"
A powerful premonition rose within him.
It seemed that as long as he passed the badge on to Rita, he would become connected to her.
Right! Put simply, he would become entangled in karma!
It sounded mystical and unscientific, but Ren Yu truly had such a premonition!
As long as she became connected to him, he could influence Rita herself and perhaps... alter the life trajectory of her mother, Lis!
That's it... it must be! Rita, come here!
The girl slowly emerged from her grief.
Seeing Lord