Chapter 505: Sturdy Tower (2/2)

”What?” Leon nearly staggered from her question before he quickly denied, ”Of course, n—”

”Ha, I knew it. To think that you were such a person. Honestly, I am rather surprised and disappointed.” Lumi commented before Leon could finish speaking.

He was immediately struck speechless.

”Like I was saying… I'm n—”

”It's alright. I totally understand.” Lumi cut him off again while nodding with an understanding look, causing the corners of Leon's eye to twitched profusely.

'No, you don't understand at all!'

”You—haiz, whatever.” He waved his hand in defeat.

Why did he need to explain himself? It would make him seem more guilty. So long as he knew he was not one, that was enough.

More importantly, the sliver of will was found inside the Elf King's body. This means the Elf King had long fallen under this unknown enemy's control.

Most likely, the Elf King had visited this remnant ruin on multiple occasions and might even have played a part in tempering the energy conversion tower.

However, there were some things Leon did not understand.

If the Elf King had been controlled by this unknown powerful being the entire time, it would contradict his previous assumptions about the Elf King's sacrifice for the tribe.

Why would that powerful being throw away one of its pawns in that case?

Suddenly, Leon's eyes flickered with a thought.

What if that being's control was limited—only able to influence the Elf King subconsciously like in his sleep, for example?

This was a rather terrifying thought.

Knowing when a person is being controlled is not scary. What is scary is not knowing that person is being controlled.

'The demons are more deeply rooted in this continent than I thought.' Leon frowned.

Shortly after, Leon and Lumi arrived at the foot of the energy conversion tower before they studied the surroundings.

”Seems like there were people around here recently… but not at the moment,” Lumi commented while looking at the signs and traces of footsteps.

Leon nodded in agreement.

After gazing up at the energy conversion tower, Leon turned Lumi with a gesture, ”Would you like to do the honors?”

”Nah, I'm just tagging along. I'll leave that job to you.” Lumi spoke carefully after pondering for a moment.

Leon shrugged at her answer before flicking his wrist. Shortly after the bone spear appeared in his firm grasp, he made a diagonal sweep at the energy conversion tower.

Clang!

A powerful ring resounded through the area from the clash, but the energy conversion tower remained standing after being struck. Only a portion of its edge had been chipped off.

”Hm? It's more sturdy than it looks.” Leon wrinkled his brows before preparing a more powerful attack.