"You said... your blood?"

"Yes, with my blood."

Herbert's answer left Fremay somewhat puzzled.

His reply was like a massive stone suddenly thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up waves upon waves.

Fremay slightly furrowed her brows, carefully staring at her partner to make sure he wasn't joking.

But if this wasn't the most absurd joke, then what did those words mean?

Her eyes were filled with confusion and concern, and she softly asked, "Herbert, do you really understand what you're saying?"

In this mysterious and dangerous land of the Misty Mountains, the real danger was never the creatures hidden within, but rather this seemingly ordinary fog.

Although Herbert had led her through layers of mist into his domain, demonstrating the ability to walk freely here, it still couldn't completely reassure Fremay.

She also knew that Herbert's blood had special powers, capable of partially dispelling the mist.

However, this mist harbored an ancient curse.

The land of fallen divine spirits, the resting place of the Divine Kingdom's remnants, this was not a place to be taken lightly.

To use one's own blood to face all this was undoubtedly a highly dangerous approach.

"Don't you understand? This will put you in great danger!"

"Your angels may possess great power, but compared to this mist, they are nothing."

Fremay urgently said, "No! Even I, in comparison to this place, am nothing more than a small insect."

"Herbert, come to your senses, don't do such dangerous things!"

Seeing her so anxious, Herbert smiled gently, shaking his head slightly, took her hand gently, and said softly:

"I've already done it."

He turned and looked at the wooden stake in the center of the area, inserted in the spring water, observing the dried blood on it, with a faint smile.

"So, don't worry."

Because worrying is pointless.

Fremay: !!?

She originally thought she could stop Herbert from making such an impulsive decision, but she hadn't expected it to be too late.

He had already done this foolish thing without her interference!

When?

The last time?

When he went with Valentina?

That person, why didn't she stop him!

Didn't she realize how dangerous this was!?

The more Fremay thought about it, the angrier she got, the more furious she became with Valentina, but the deed was done, and she could only forcefully suppress her anger.

She tightly furrowed her brows, glaring at Herbert, and said in a deep voice, "Do you... really know what this means?"

And at this moment, Herbert also put away his smile, looking at her calmly, nodding:

"Fremay, don't be mad at Valentina. She doesn't understand, even if she did, she couldn't stop me."

"I realize the risks more than anyone, but I still did it."

The Holy Mark on his arm shimmered slightly, the golden light spreading to his back, revealing scarlet wings.

He looked at Fremay, speaking earnestly:

"This land needs saving, too many beings hidden by the mist need my salvation."

"If I don't do this, then the lives on this land will never attain true liberation."

Those Heroic Spirits lost in the mist, they shouldn't continue to wander so aimlessly.

"They will forever dwell in fear and darkness, and my blood might be the key to unraveling it all."

"So I must do it, and only I can do it."

Through Herbert's speech, Fremay caught a crucial piece of information.

Herbert's blood is connected to this mountain range!!?

After suppressing the shock in her heart, Fremay couldn't help but ask, "…Herbert, who exactly are you?"

What's your connection with this mountain range?

Upon hearing this question, Herbert burst into laughter.

He laughed very joyfully.

He stepped forward gently, wrapped his arms around Fremay's waist, pulling her close to him.

"Me? You're asking who I am?"

"I am your chosen hero."

The white-haired, Blood-Winged young man lifted the mermaid's hand, kissing it lightly.

"For you, I will uphold my promise."

"And for them, I will save them in my own way."

"I will... liberate this place!"

He lifted his head, shifting his gaze from Lei Mei's eyes to the depths of the mist ahead.

"Whether they are willing or not."

Regardless of their compliance.

I will liberate them.

If they are willing to cooperate obediently, perhaps they can suffer less.

But if they choose to resist stubbornly... I will make them understand that this is right.

The final words, Herbert did not speak aloud, but murmured silently in his heart.

Listen to his words, but also watch his actions.

Some things don't need to be said to others; as long as you understand them in your heart, it's enough.

Only, his heart still had an audience.

To his bold declarations, the Divine Spirit gave a playful remark: ["What an arrogant mortal statement~"]

To say such words when one's strength is insufficient indeed holds no real meaning to the strong, only exposing the arrogance in his heart.

But Herbert found no issue with this.

Instead, he chuckled softly.

"As a mortal, these words might seem arrogant, but as your ally, I think my statement is humble enough."

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