:: Don't you think it's unwise not to follow that woman's words? ::
While moving toward the Empress Dowager's Palace, I heard Valeriana's thoughts—understanding that whatever she had said earlier about not participating in the legacy exploration was now coming back to her.
'Hm, are you worried about me?' I teased in a playful voice, though I was certain this wasn't part of some plot. It had more to do with that cockroach hanging over my head. It seemed like she was genuinely concerned for me, going into a place where my life might be in danger.
:: Mortals do have too much emotional confusion. ::
'A mortal who can crush a reaper anytime, yeah.' I replied, smirking at her comment. With that, I focused ahead, arriving at the middle gate. It was clear in my mind that my arrival here would've already sent a signal to both Prista and Nista.
