Pannis was acutely aware of what this deal meant for him.
Before entering the Realm of the Dead, Pannis had made all necessary preparations, fortifying his inner defenses to be unbreakable. It could be said that almost nothing could sway his decision—no fear, no hesitation, and no turning back. Having attained a level of inner realization, he would never waver under the mental assaults of his enemies or crumble from inner confusion. Even up to the point of entering the Door of Mist, to prevent his weaknesses from being exploited by the enemy, he had even taken the initiative to unveil his biggest secret to the young girls of Nellie's adventure team—revealing to them his most shameful and regrettable error. This was not only because he recognized the young girls, but also as a way to interrogate and temper his own soul.
