The pain of death pervaded Lanci’s entire body, his consciousness nearly shattering apart.
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Even though it was just a simulation in the spiritual world, he felt as though he had gone through a brutal battle, experiencing not only a total defeat, with bones scattered and ashes vanished, but also those deeply engraved emotions.
The moment he stepped out of the Mirror of Tiberius, he staggered slightly and couldn’t even stand firmly.
A bright light spread, and Talia immediately materialized in front of him, supporting Lanci so he did not fall.
They were deep underground at the Purgatory Corridor Academy, in the Central Energy Room.
"Lanci, are you alright?"
Talia now deeply regretted not stopping Lanci from entering the Mirror of Tiberius.
Any legendary artifact is probably no good thing.
She had witnessed the entire process of the defeat of the Holy Polante Pope, including the shattering of his Indestructible Lapis Body, the besiege by despair, being cut in half, and his body being displayed in pieces.
Now they had returned to the Shadow World.
Talia’s first concern was to check the information in the Shadow World.
[Objective 1: Read the letter from old friend Calila; Go to Demon World’s Purgatory City Pasqual & protect the Small Spark left by Calila; Comprehend the Mirror of Tiberius. (Completed)]
[Objective 2: Understand the mindset of Black Sun Lankros: 19.53%. (Completed)]
[Objective 3: All Challengers survive until the end of the 21-day time limit, remaining time 5 days 11 hours 09 minutes.]
Seeing Lanci’s understanding of Black Sun Lord soar, Talia couldn’t help but feel her heart quiver.
Just one experience in the Mirror of Tiberius made Lanci move much closer towards the Black Sun, and it was only twenty percent so far?
Talia looked towards the cubic Magic Mirror behind Lanci, feeling a sense of fear in her heart.
"I’m okay."
Lanci’s eyes still had a hint of drowsy vagueness.
He didn’t try to act tough but instead sat on the steps in front of the Mirror of Tiberius, leaning on Talia for support.
"Lanci, do you want to continue watching in the Mirror of Tiberius?"
Despite likely knowing that she couldn’t persuade Lanci to stop, her concerned heart compelled her to speak.
It wasn’t just an illusion, but it was projecting a future that allowed Lanci to almost experience it firsthand.
She too sat down beside Lanci.
"Have we two ever had the option to stop?"
Lanci turned his head and asked Talia.
"Indeed..."
Talia understood that whenever she hesitated, Lanci would be decisive, and when Lanci hesitated, she would be the firm one.
So ever since their first involvement in the game at Golden Bee Amusement Park, the two of them, like competing with each other, never stopped, no matter what came their way, they would see it through together to the end.
"Then let’s see it through to the end, but if you’re feeling upset, could you please not ignore me?"
Talia placed her hand over Lanci’s, seeking to warm his ice-cold hand.
She had seen Lanci’s condition at the end of the Mirror of Tiberius and was very worried.
"Master, does this sound like something you would say?"
Lanci stared at Talia in surprise and asked her.
How had the Master become like a little girl?
Talia realized that touching Lanci was perhaps inappropriate, and she withdrew her hand as if she had received an electric shock.
After a while.
"Heh, the more you want me to scold you, the less I will, just to show you my gentle side."
Talia frankly met Lanci’s gaze and smiled brightly at him.
She didn’t seem to be hiding anything at all.
Miss Isatia once said, only a contrast can make a man never forget you.
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Lanci felt that after returning to the real world, he really needed to have a good talk with Miss Isatia.
What strange things she had taught her sister.
Now Lanci dared not tell Hugh about finding Miss Isatia, fearing that Miss Isatia upon meeting him might call him "brother," making their mother and daughter’s future relationship awkward.
"Do you feel like your desire to talk with Miss Isatia appears very much like a brother’s attitude towards his sister?"
Talia asked out of the blue while sitting beside him.
In fact, she could clearly understand Lanci’s thoughts.
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Lanci, faced with Talia’s rare teasing, had a face full of question marks.
"Actually, having her as a sister is pretty good, you should just accept it." Stay tuned to freewebnovel
Talia spoke without any coaxing intention, her tone was casual as if talking to herself.
"No, the next time we meet I must clarify the familial ranking with Miss Isatia."
Lanci said earnestly.
"Miss Isatia, do you think this glass of water will just come to brother’s hand by itself?"
Talia mimicked Lanci’s tone, voicing for him.
She felt that this was how Lanci would teach about familial ranks.
"Who talks to a classmate’s mother like that?"
Lanci was caught between laughter and tears, covering his face.
He intended to elevate Miss Isatia’s generational rank, not demote it.
After their brief conversation, Lanci’s expression regained much of its vigor.
Several days had rapidly passed inside the Mirror of Tiberius, while in the outside world, only about two hours had passed.
On one side of the Energy Hub Room in Purgatory Corridor Academy, a small figure noticed the changes in the cubic mirror, walked around to the other side, and saw Lanci and Fake Calila sitting on the steps.
"You’re back."
Tamisha called out to Lanci from afar.
Although it might have sounded like a greeting due to her toneless voice, it came off more as a statement.
Initially, she didn’t plan to speak, but seeing this Phantom Demon walking out from the six-faced Magic Mirror in poor condition, as if having died once, she was somewhat worried.
She didn’t want this Phantom Demon she had barely saved to die.
Lanci gave Talia a glance to indicate that he was going to talk to Tamisha, and understanding his intent, Talia disappeared into pure white light right where she stood.