Maris crossed her arms, her gaze steady on the spirit before her, who had introduced herself as Meri. "So, all the previous Saints, including you, have been working to break this barrier," she said slowly. "You all want to free humanity and remove the limits on their power?"
Meri nodded. "You're correct. This barrier was created to protect, yes, but it also shackles humanity. Saints throughout the ages have seen it as a cage."
Maris sighed, brushing a hand through her hair, her expression contemplative. "I feel the same. This barrier... it feels like a leash. But I need to know," she said, glancing sharply at Meri, "what's to stop the Evil Magician from becoming even more powerful if the barrier falls? Nothing could hold them back. And this time, we're dealing with two of them."
The last part made Meri frown deeply. "Two?" She paused, her face twisting with worry. "What happened? Why are there two? There should only be one in any generation."
