Beyond the ancient relic, the intensely potent feasting flames, and Evora's enigmatic state, Ansel remained wholly ignorant of the Elder Princess's circumstances. Even the intelligence that "Evora had descended into madness" was forcibly imprinted upon the Duke of Wyvern's consciousness by Ansel, exploiting the momentary breach in the labyrinth.
The Dukes, who would flee at the mere sight of the feasting flames, were consumed by fear upon glimpsing Evora, leaving no capacity to analyze her condition. Their utterances were merely echoes of Ansel's orchestrations.
As Ansel abruptly traversed the rift to confront the Duke of Wyvern, a strategy had already crystallized in his mind.
Though not flawless and somewhat rudimentary, it sufficed.
The crux of this plan hinged on a single element: coercion.
"Thus, this presents our most opportune moment, or perhaps our sole opportunity," Ansel proclaimed without hesitation.
