Once it was confirmed that Bernadino was controlled by the Paper Princess, another question emerged…
Annan was certain that he had never offended this man.
The Bell Ringer never communicated with His clergy, so it couldn't possibly be His instruction;
As the Pope of the Bell Ringer, Bernardino couldn't possibly use the Book of the Celestial Chariot for anything either. His energy was so deathly that he likely couldn't even resonate with the "radiance" attribute of the Book of the Celestial Chariot, let alone see it, touch it, or obtain it.
Opposing him had no meaning and granted no benefits either.
Moreover, he already knew who possessed the Book of Truth... There was no need to come to Jiu'er to fish for him, he could locate him directly through the eyes of bystanders.
...It was almost as if he intended to deliberately die before Annan.
There's no such way to throw one's life away.
"What exactly is your purpose?"
