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The sudden sound froze Shana in place, rendering her unable to move a muscle.
However, despite her outward composure, Shana’s inner turmoil intensified, trembling as if on the verge of collapse, unable to conceal her wavering emotions.
At this moment, a figure descended slowly from mid-air, appearing before Shana’s eyes.
Their figure seemed even more precarious than Shana’s inner turmoil, as if they could collapse at any moment, clutching their chest, almost kneeling on the ground.
Seeing Fang Li like this, a hint of unbearable emotion finally appeared in Shana’s eyes, unable to hold back her words any longer.
“What… What are you trying to prove? Even in this state, why did you chase after me?”
Hearing this, Fang Li only glanced at Shana, seemingly indifferent to the weakness of his body and soul, and said nonchalantly:
“Well, I’m sorry about that. Humans are creatures who suddenly try to show strength when it’s unnecessary. You, who used to be human, should understand, right?”
Listening to Fang Li’s indifferent words, a surge of anger erupted in Shana’s heart.
Driven by this anger, Shana lowered her head, as if suppressing something, and spoke softly.
“Do you… Do you just want to leave as soon as possible?”
Clearly, in Shana’s eyes, the reason Fang Li chased after her despite his condition was to completely settle the matter at hand.
At this thought, Shana felt the urge to once again flee as far away as possible.
*(So hateful…)*
It was truly hateful.
But compared to the feeling of hate, Shana felt more afraid.
Afraid of what would happen next.
So, in a rare moment of weakness, Shana spoke with a hint of vulnerability.
However, Fang Li did not respond to this, but instead looked directly at Shana and said:
“The reason I chased after you was simply to clarify everything that needs to be said.”
*(I don’t want to hear it!)*
*(I don’t want to hear it!)*
*(I don’t want to hear it!)*
Shana kept shouting in her mind, trying to dispel the fear within her.
And to Shana’s surprise, the first words Fang Li uttered were not about his need to leave.
In front of Shana, Fang Li suddenly said:
“In the coming time, this world will undergo immense changes.”
This completely unexpected statement came abruptly from Fang Li’s mouth, leaving Shana stunned on the spot.
Conversely, Alastor’s thunderous voice emanated from the pendant in front of Shana.
“Are you referring to the ‘Bal Masqué’?”
Nowadays, even the discerning can see that the large-scale Denizen group led by Trinity is about to make a big move.
And this big move revolves around the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child).
So, Trinity spared no effort to obtain Fang Li’s Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child), preparing for their upcoming major operation.
This is not an exaggeration.
From the evidence so far, the ‘Bal Masqué’ is indeed preparing to make some major moves.
Otherwise, Sydonay wouldn’t abandon his usual idleness and return to Seireiden, and the Great Priestess Hecate, who had been hiding in Seireiden, wouldn’t suddenly emerge. Bel Peol, who manages the entire Bal Masqué, wouldn’t mobilize such a large force for just a single Treasure Tool. This ultimately led to chaos engulfing all of Seireiden.
Moreover, since the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) is a Treasure Tool closely related to the Power of Existence, and Crimson World Denizens cannot harness their power without the Power of Existence, acquiring the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) has become necessary. So, it’s not surprising that they have some major moves planned.
And the Bal Masqué is a large Denizen group capable of rivaling all Flame Hazes.
Therefore, when it comes to significant changes in the world, Alastor naturally thinks of the Bal Masqué first.
This idea isn’t entirely wrong.
“At least, the Bal Masqué led by Trinity will definitely undertake some kind of activity, that much is certain.”
Fang Li looked directly at Shana, and facing the bewildered girl, he said:
“And facing this upcoming major change, Shana, what do you think we can achieve with our strength?”
This question caused a subtle change in Shana’s charming face.
Before Shana could respond, Fang Li mercilessly continued, “A week ago, in the battle at Seireiden, you’ve already witnessed how terrifying Trinity can be when they unleash their full power. If not for Alastor’s intervention, we wouldn’t have been able to escape.”
“And that’s just Trinity. In the Bal Masqué, there are countless powerful Crimson Lords, and the Denizens of the Crimson World are even more numerous.” Fang Li questioned with an equivalent tone, “If they were to fully target us, what could we do with just the two of us?”
The unexpectedly sharp topic finally calmed Shana’s inner turmoil.
Because this topic was enough to switch Shana’s strong sense of duty to Flame Haze mode.
So, Shana remained silent for a moment, then met Fang Li’s gaze and said, “Are you suggesting that our strength is not enough?”
Fang Li nodded.
That was something that didn’t need to be explained.
Leaving aside everything else, just considering Trinity, they are beings at the level of the third rank.
And Fang Li and Shana are only at the fourth rank.
Take Fang Li for example, if it weren’t for the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, even Sabrac could instantly take his life.
“So, in order to have the power to control our own destiny in the upcoming major change, we can’t continue to be content with the status quo.”
Fang Li looked at Shana and slowly spoke,
“I need to enhance my own strength, so I must leave here and grow in my own way.”
“And you also need to enhance your strength to fully unleash the power of the God of Retribution within you, and become a true ‘Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Assassin.'”
“Otherwise, even if we continue to stay together now, sooner or later we will separate.”
“And it will be permanent.”
Each word of his speech turned into an undeniable sword, piercing into Shana’s heart.
This time, Shana couldn’t say anything more, she could only hang her head, her gaze constantly changing.
Fang Li also didn’t say anything more, he just raised his head, looked at the sky, and gazed at the fiery horizon.
Time passed quietly.
Until nightfall.
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