Lucien watched Carly, whose eyes were brimming with unwavering determination, and ultimately didn't say much, just nodded lightly. "Alright, get ready. Once we arrive at Kosai City, we can proceed with the bloodline transplant experiment. If you have second thoughts in the next two days, I won't say anything. But if you want to back out after the bloodline transplant, there will be no chance."
"Mm." Carly nodded emphatically, her gaze devoid of fear but filled with thick anticipation.
...
"Lilia, Lucien!" As soon as they disembarked, Lucien saw Bennett and his few attendants waiting on the pier. Compared to when they had parted ways previously, the number of Bennett's attendants had decreased by five, and many were injured, clearly having engaged in battles on their way to Kosai Island.
