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But he couldn't suppress the image that appeared in his mind of Hulena not hesitating to pull him back to the narrow path when he killed the Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat King. Although he didn't understand why Hulena bore no ill will toward him, even being quite sincere to him.
Yet because of this, he struggled to raise his hand against her. Even if he were to strike, he knew he might not be able to inflict any real harm on her.
Just then, Hulena suddenly raised her head and, with a backhanded palm, struck herself in the chest.
With a retching sound, blood burst forth, but her eyes, now red, showed a moment of clarity, "Tang Silver. I can't hold on any longer, if we continue like this, I'm afraid we won't make it out of this hellish path. I am entrusting my life to you. Although I don't understand why I trust you, I know that you will definitely take me out of here. While I'm still conscious, knock me out."
