“Then… can you tell me why they are so wary of you?”
Pi Ping looked at her with a kind, almost benevolent gaze: “As an observer, I have a small privilege.” He displayed a cunning smile, his dark eyes glinting, “I don’t need the Demon King’s death to activate the device. I can traverse time at will according to my wishes. Moreover, such time traversal has no temporal limitations and doesn’t require the participation of the other four.”
“If I wish, I can abandon the others and come to a new world alone, enjoying absolute power, and then I wouldn’t care what happens to the world.”
” Pi Ping seemed to find this notion amusing, letting out a light chuckle and glanced at Naily: “But this opportunity exists only once.”
No wonder Klovi dared not move against Pi Ping. If they truly offended this observer, the other four would be left desperate in a world destined for destruction.
Naily, now understanding the situation, asked seriously: “What do you plan to do?”
Pi Ping shook his head, the wrinkles on his face revealing his age: “As you can see, the device must never be used again. The switch of Magical Device No. 2 consists of two parts: one key inside the Demon King’s body, and the other a keyhole, typically kept by Ifa.” He nodded to Naily, gesturing for her to come closer, as if about to share a crucial secret.
Even with his compelling explanation, Pi Ping’s words were still just one side of the story. Should she believe him?
Naily ultimately chose to trust him, stopping at a distance where she could hear his whisper.
Pi Ping looked at her and smiled: “You remind me of someone.”
This was difficult to respond to, so Naily simply lowered her eyes and smiled silently. Pi Ping didn’t find it awkward and continued softly: “To completely end this hopeless cycle, merely destroying Magical Device No. 2 is not enough.”
“Then Magical Device No. 1…” Naily hadn’t finished speaking when he gestured for her to be quiet.
“Both Magical Device No. 1 and No. 2 must be destroyed, and additionally…”
“Pi Ping patted Naily’s shoulder, “The treasure of the nameless ethnic group must never see the light of day from the beginning.”
Naily’s eyes widened in shock: “But how can that be done…”
