The silver starlight did not strike directly, but suddenly stopped a few feet in front of the two, then slowly dissipated, revealing a figure.
In an instant, time seemed to slow down throughout Dawncloud Cliff.
The howling mountain wind suddenly stopped, the morning mist floating between the cliffs solidified into still fragments of jade, and even the trajectory of the moonlight became stagnant.
A sudden, overwhelming pressure crashed down like a chasm, sweeping across the entire mountaintop.
This is a power derived from " Eternity," disregarding the passage of Years, crushing the will of living beings, without the slightest murderous intent, yet instilling in everything around it an instinctive awe and submission.
Fulisina stood there indifferently.
Her long, silvery-white hair cascaded over her shoulders, adorned with silver ornaments engraved with Eternity runes. Her light gray priest's robe reached the ground, its hem shimmering with a faint glow.
She stood tall and straight, her delicate face devoid of any expression. Her emerald green eyes swept indifferently across the room, showing no joy, anger, sorrow, or hatred.
Throughout the entire ordeal, the elven priest kept his thin lips tightly pressed together, not uttering a single word.
But this silence alone made the surrounding air almost freeze.
Just as Dan Heng was wondering, Fulisina sighed softly, and a group of Senate assassins in black suddenly sprang out from the shadows.
The moment Fulisina arrived, even as assassins following orders, they could not resist the suppression of the " Eternity " level, and their bodies involuntarily stepped out.
Fulisina remained standing there expressionless, her gaze indifferently fixed on the group of assassins, without the slightest ripple of emotion.
Dan Heng's eyes were cold and deep. His gaze swept over the black-clad assassins surrounding them, then he turned to look at ' Lygus ':
"A trap... Is this really why you followed me here?"
"Please don't misunderstand, Your Excellency Dan Heng. As a ' Audience of Divine Ordeals,' I have no right to support their plan."
" Lygus, I have no obligation to stop them. I am neutral."
He raised his arms and, under Fulisina's bewildered gaze, slowly retreated to the edge of the battlefield, completely distancing himself from the situation, as if he were truly just a bystander.
"Out of personal respect for you, I hope to provide a peaceful solution to ensure your and your companions' safety."
Dan Heng calmly surveyed the scene. Several black-clad assassins exuded a chilling aura, their blades drawn and gleaming coldly.
Hmm... plus Fulisina, who remained silent the whole time, as far as he knew, this seemingly aloof but actually chuunibyou " Eternity " Emanator wouldn't make a move easily.
Fortunately, the situation wasn't hopeless. Dan Heng's tone remained calm as he spoke in a low voice:
"... one against four."
"Just to confirm: if things get ugly later... will you step in to help?"
' Lygus ' responded without hesitation: 'No. As I said, I always remain neutral.'
"Even under her gaze?" Dan Heng looked at the expressionless Fulisina.
" Lygus " replied, "As always. Are you asking this because you intend to reject my offer and continue to stand with the Chrysos Heirs?"
"You're right about one thing, Lygus. Indeed, we must find a way back to our train companions..."
"But the word 'partner'... now also includes the Chrysos Heirs who Flame-Chase. The Nameless cannot, and will not, abandon the fate of his partners."
"I see. This is what you meant by ' Trailblaze '," ' Lygus ' murmured with admiration.
"Also, when I asked you if you would intervene, I meant..."
"... They are the ones who need help."
Dan Heng said coldly, and the Cloud-Piercer Spear he was holding instantly left his hand, the spear carrying a sharp whistling sound as it pointed directly at the group of black-clad assassins.
At the same time, the Grove of Epiphany
The image of the " Flame Reaver " still flashed through Phainon's mind from time to time. Therefore, he specially asked Xing and Mimi to recreate the scene from the past so that he could fight against him:
"Given such immense power, why do you...?"
The phantom of the Flame Reaver remained silent.
"Answer me! Why are you hindering us... Why are you stealing the Core Flame?!"
After a brief exchange, Phainon seized the opportunity, wielding his greatsword to shatter the illusion of the Flame Reaver, thus ending the sparring session.
Phainon gasped for breath, wiping the sweat dripping from his forehead. "Huff... huff..."
Xing took out a cup of milk tea and handed it to Phainon: "Are you alright?"
"I... I'm fine. If it were a few months ago, I probably would have been unconscious."
"I'm always so worried, thankfully you're more skilled."
"Thank you for your trouble, partner." Phainon smiled.
"Thank you for your help. To face Aegle, and with other potential threats... I must hone myself, using the most aggressive methods."
"That being said, it's truly remarkable that you could conceive of such a training method. To battle against the phantoms of the past in the long river of Years is like the 'sanctuary of time and spirit' described by bards..."
Phainon put one hand on her hip and said, "Haha~ I have to say, the effect is quite obvious?"
"But combat isn't just about strength and skill; you also need a suitable weapon. Compared to that guy's weapon, mine... sigh, it's like swinging a block of iron. I've worn out countless longswords since I started training."
"Why not ask Hatonus for help?" Xing asked.
"Of course we need him. Don't worry, I've already made arrangements."
"I commissioned him to forge a divine weapon that would suit my needs. It's a little embarrassing to admit, but he turned down all his other business to help me with this."
"After all, Hatonus is also part of the Journey of Flame-Chase, and he's full of enthusiasm!" Mimi said.
"Ha~ Thinking back to his initial state, maybe you guessed right."
"However, Phainon, it's about you that someone has been somewhat concerned about..."
Mimi discovered the key point. "Lately, have you become increasingly obsessed with that black-clad swordsman?"
That sudden change of topic really caught me off guard.
"This is a question that's been on my mind for a long time! You're getting stronger and stronger, but seeds of unease are also sprouting and growing inside me!"
"Don't worry, I'm not wielding my sword for revenge. Hoshino also experienced Nikador's trial."
Phainon wasn't consumed by revenge; "She'll understand that those who can't escape the shadows of the past are ultimately weak."
"Times have changed. What I bear is... both incredibly precious and incredibly fragile."
"I wield my sword for the future of Amphoreus, and therefore I will not allow myself to be blinded by hatred again, thus failing in my duty."
Xing said earnestly, "You still have us."
"You're right, buddy. I can't handle that guy on my own right now; I need the help of my buddies..."
"Alright, then I'll lend you all the light!"
"Do you think this is a novel?!"