In fact, upon learning from Lamies that the Unrestricted Spell set against him would directly absorb his Power of Existence from his body, Fang Li took some precautions just in case.
"You guys know there's a Flame Haze by my side, right?" Fang Li frankly said. "I simply asked her to help me gather some Torch's Power of Existence and kept these powers around me."
This was the reason Fang Li wasn't absorbed, preventing his disappearance. The Power of Existence absorbed during the Unrestricted Spell's activation was all Torch's Power of Existence that Shana had collected for Fang Li.
Aware that a certain Unrestricted Spell would absorb his Power of Existence, putting himself in jeopardy, Fang Li took precautions. Before returning to the villa, he had Shana collect a significant amount of Torch's Power of Existence for him.
Subsequently, Fang Li enveloped these Powers of Existence with his own Prana, attaching them to his body and keeping them close.
As a result, when the Unrestricted Spell was activated, the Powers of Existence attached to Fang Li's body replaced his own, becoming the targets of absorption.
"So that's how it is," Bel Peol exclaimed, speaking to herself, "Since there's already Power of Existence, the transfer target of the Unrestricted Spell changed from the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) itself to oneself carrying the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child). That's why you were transported here together."
"Now that I've answered your question, how about answering one of mine?" Fang Li shrugged, looking at Bel Peol. "Where is this place?"
Bel Peol smiled charmingly, not hiding anything, and directly answered Fang Li's question.
"This is Seireiden."
Hearing this, Fang Li secretly thought, "Seireiden."
It was the base of the "Bal Masqué," a large Denizen group, and the Treasure Tool they took pride in.
Its true nature was a mobile fortress.
Tendoukyuu, where Shana had once resided, was also a Treasure Tool of this kind.
Tendoukyuu and Seireiden were actually created by the same person as Treasure Tools. However, they ended up in the hands of different individuals, eventually becoming the training ground for the "Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed's assassin" and the base of the "Bal Masqué," respectively.
Fang Li vaguely remembered that both Tendoukyuu and Seireiden possessed the ability to remain unseen by the outside world.
In other words, if Fang Li was inside Seireiden, he could hardly expect Shana's rescue because Shana wouldn't know where Seireiden was.
The already dire situation suddenly became even worse.
"Indeed," Sydonay, as if seeing through Fang Li's thoughts, grinned and said, "Now that you're here, there's no escaping."
"There are not only the three of us in Seireiden, but also other members scattered in various corners," Bel Peol said, smiling. "Although not all members scattered around the world have been summoned back, even so, it should be enough."
Fang Li fell silent.
"Bel Peol," Hecate finally spoke, emotionlessly asking, "What do we do next?"
"Although the situation deviates slightly from the plan, it hasn't caused us trouble. We just need to retrieve the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) from this human's body, and it will be alright," Bel Peol said.
However, she changed the subject, sounding somewhat helpless. "But, since just now, there's been no sign of the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) in this human's body. It seems like it's not even within the body."
"What?" Sydonay frowned, saying, "In other words, the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) isn't in his body?"
"No, the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) is indeed in his body," Bel Peol affirmed. "Although the Unrestricted Spell was set against this human, in reality, it targets the holder of the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child). Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to transfer the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) later."
In other words, since the Unrestricted Spell was activated, it could be confirmed that the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) was in Fang Li's body.
"However, I have completely failed to locate the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child)," Bel Peol said, gazing at Fang Li as if contemplating dissecting him for research. "So, this human must have found a special way to preserve the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child)."
Bel Peol was correct. Fang Li had indeed employed a unique method to safeguard the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child), utilizing the Ability of the main Divine Envoy to transform the Equipment into a Virtual Equipment form, making it impossible for anyone except the main Divine Envoy to access the worn Equipment.
Therefore, Bel Peol couldn't obtain Fang Li's Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child).
"Then let's proceed as planned before, devouring the Power of Existence of this human's little devil," Sydonay suggested. "In that case, won't the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) appear?"
"I thought the same way before, but now I can't be certain," Bel Peol said, not looking at Sydonay but maintaining her gaze on Fang Li. "Since he can hold the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) in such a special manner, he might have a way to send the Reiji Maigo (Midnight Lost Child) out in an equally special way. We can't act recklessly now."
"So, are we left with no options?" Sydonay found this somewhat amusing. "This doesn't sound like something our 'Bal Masqué' strategist would say."
"It's nothing, just a bit tricky in the process," Bel Peol carelessly replied. "After all, no matter what, the person is already in our hands. Even if he hides many secrets, once Hecate assimilates with this human, we can peek into his memories and find a solution."
When these words came out of Bel Peol's mouth, the light-hearted smile disappeared from Sydonay's face.
Although due to the sunglasses, one couldn't see Sydonay's eyes at this moment, anyone could sense the emergence of unhappiness in his demeanor.
Conversely, Hecate, with an expressionless face, said, "I understood."
After speaking, Hecate lifted her pace, slowly walking towards the direction of the altar.
Observing this, Sydonay sighed, saying, "To think they're making my Hecate assimilate with another man. It truly makes one furious."
"That's also my job," Hecate's expression remained unchanged, saying, "Also, I am not your possession."
With those words, Hecate ascended the altar and approached Fang Li.
Just as Hecate placed her hand on Fang Li's body, Fang Li suddenly spoke.
"I advise you not to do this."
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