Without using any Magic Power, her long hair floated in the cold wind like ink, swiftly falling.

[Hero activates the skill: Gale Power - Feather Fall]

Then, just before she was about to kiss the ground, a gentle breeze brushed by, slowing the Hero's speed abruptly, making her descend like a feather.

Finally, her bare feet lightly touched the ground, like the soft, silent spring rain, gracefully landing without a sound.

Nearby, her brother moved his gaze away from the unresponsive Guardian Array, casting a faint glance at the Hero.

"Not bad, seems you haven't turned completely stupid."

The summoning was a great success, and no signs of exposure were caused.

The young man felt little joy over the fully predicted outcome, merely nodding slightly.

"Brother——"

The Hero couldn't bother with pleasantries with her brother she hadn't seen for months; as soon as she landed, she raised her head, quickly scanning her surroundings.

[Is the Little Girl present?]

1. Yes (currently being studied)♛

2. No (currently helping refugees)

D2=d2(1)=1

Her gaze didn't linger long, it just slightly shifted, and the Hero saw her long-lost friend.

Though children's growth always surprises people, the Hero immediately recognized her still not in the Little Girl's likeness dear friend.

Then, the Hero's pupils slightly contracted; the smile that was about to form suddenly froze.

The black-haired Noble Lady was standing in the light chamber formed by layers of Array, maintaining an inorganic smile.

Her posture was standard, her expression unchanged, not even reacting upon seeing her arrival.

If it weren't for the slight rise and fall of her chest, claiming she was a wax statue would raise no doubts.

"Do I need to explain it specifically?"

Brother raised an eyebrow, also looking at the Noble Lady who cooperatively participated in the research upon his request.

[Brother's Analysis (Thousand Forms Array Intelligence d2, Seeking Pupil d Perception+50, 500+ threshold, confronting Four-winged King)]

2D321+d201+50=d321(191)+(107)+d201(98)+50=446

[Hero's Perception (Seven Seas Witch Status, All-Domain Super Sense d Perception + Intelligence, baseline 100, 120+ threshold, understanding the situation)]

D104+d132+100=d104(101)+d132(8)+100=209

The Hero's perception spread out, like a gentle breeze, meticulously brushing over the entire body of the Noble Lady.

Her expression fixed, lips slightly parted, yet silent, just staring in confusion at her friend's wine-red pupils.

The Noble Lady's pupils moved, meeting the Hero's gaze, her eyebrows curving with the right arc, looking soft and friendly. Yet the Hero could distinctly recognize the lack of emotional fluctuation in those eyes.

For other Professionals, even those familiar with the Noble Lady, it might take a while to notice what exactly was wrong with her.

However, for a Beast Spirit Mage who can devour souls, the girl's status was blatantly obvious.

It was a more evident flaw than a body that ceased to breathe or superficially decaying fruit.

Even though the Hero saw this truth at a glance, her rationality found it difficult or rather was unwilling to understand and accept it.

Yet reality would never accommodate her resistance.

For a moment, the Hero wanted to tightly close her eyes, avert her gaze from this cruel truth, but ultimately she only slightly lowered her head, letting out a stifled groan.

"Her soul has disappeared..."

The Hero's fist gradually clenched, her knuckles turning slightly white.

[Hero's calmness——Anger (90+ directly charging in)]

D100=d100(58)=58

The Hero had considered the worst-case scenario.

The Noble Lady might not have remained safely in the Capital, possibly being caught in a disaster, so when she heard her brother's words, she almost accepted the summoning without hesitation.

But the black cat, previously the Noble Lady's Familiar, had shown no abnormalities, so when summoned by her brother, the Hero held a glimmer of hope that the Noble Lady might have been fortunate enough to be safe and sound, even encountering her brother.

Compared to the prepared disappointment, the gap brought by unfulfilled expectations often delivers a greater impact.

The Hero took a light breath, closed her eyes, forcibly suppressing the complex emotions deep into her heart.

A moment later, she reopened her eyes, emerald pupils calm as the tranquil sea, yet hiding a turbulent ocean beneath.

"Brother, was her soul eradicated?" The Hero's tone was steady.

Meeting his sister's gaze, the brother answered straightforwardly:

"When I encountered her, she was already in this state. But based on my analysis, her soul should have been taken away by an external force rather than destroyed on the spot.

"To avoid conflict with the mastermind, I didn't delve too deeply. Since she's your friend..."

[Hero's Perception Critical Success!]

1.5. Assisting the Brother

2.6. Reaction of the Doctrine of Reason

3.7. Angel's Breath

4.8. Overlooking the Scenery

9. Blazing Heart Illusion Realm

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(3)=3

♛: Angel's Breath

Upon hearing this, before her brother finished speaking, the Hero's perception quickly delved deep into the Noble Lady's body.

Then, she sensed the familiar presence belonging to the Four-winged King.

——Her soul was kidnapped.

Understanding this fact, anger erupted like thunder in her heart.

The Hero's whole body tensed immediately, a gleam of ferocity flashing in her deep blue pupils, Magic Power surging madly in her clenched fists like a fierce beast baring its fangs, ready to devour.

She took a deep breath, the icy high-altitude air forming a small vortex in front of her, barely calming her intense fury.

"It seems you've made a discovery."

The brother, who had been observing, spoke indifferently, raising his hand with a light wave, the light from the array surrounding the Noble Lady gradually dimmed.

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