Void passage. Nobody knew what Sophia was scheming, but she spoke again.
"Orion, are you worried about your people?"
"After all, I've already sent two waves of my subjects over to your territory. By now, it must be drenched in blood and echoing with endless wails!"
Her tone was so gentle, yet her words were utterly cold-blooded. That was Sophia.
Orion lifted his head, eyes shut, silently focusing on Sophia without saying a word.
"Orion, closing your eyes is the dumbest way to escape a nightmare!"
"If you're willing, we can have a real conversation!"
"I can send even more of my subjects for you to slaughter as you please!"
It was blatant temptation—filthy and unmasked.
Still, Orion kept his eyes tightly shut, entirely unmoved.
Because he'd left a will projection in Blackstone City, Orion was also keeping tabs on the battle there.
Blackstone City, outer walls.
