Her words were like a heavy hammer, pounding on Su Li's heart. Yes, knowing it's a trap, can he just stand by and watch? Can he give up the power that's crucial to him? The council's methods are indeed vile, but the power of Bayonetta herself and the predicament she's in are real.
"The fault lies with the council! They are the real culprits!" Hilude's voice carried a righteous conviction, "If we shrink from fear of conspiracy and let the lady be consumed by the curse, that would be the true failure! Not only would we lose that power, but the council's evil schemes would also succeed, sullying our moral standing!"
She looked at Su Li, her gaze full of trust and encouragement, "Lord, the urgent matter is to lift the curse on the lady! As for the council's scheming... once the lady regains her clarity, we have time and power to make them pay tenfold! Let them understand that employing such despicable tactics will only hasten their demise!"
