Nils' reasoning was simple. Although it seemed like Adelar held the absolute advantage, he was just building his own grave. There was no hope for victory. But to defeat him, her father would have to activate the worm and start his refining plans.
Adelar would first perish. But what happened next? Once he started, would Olrich stop? Could he stop?
Those were questions that none could answer. And the thought of her brother's imminent demise led her to his gate. Alas, nothing she said could convince Elmar from coming out of confinement.
And Nils knew very well that even if she revealed the soul worms, Elmar would never believe her. To say nothing of him, if she'd not witnessed it with her own eyes, Nils could never believe it.
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Though the Holy Flame Seal had caused the intensity of Olrich's aura to skyrocket, Adelar remained undisturbed.
