297.

Just now, the stone that was thrown went through, and the rolling sounds indicated that the stone could penetrate through these black substances and roll forward.

However, the black ball had also once emitted a monstrous resistance, extending its tentacles in an attempt to break through Daniel's magic barrier.

Although the Magicite Crystal wasn't significantly consumed by this resistance, there was still a repelling phenomenon.

Daniel rapidly analyzed in his mind. This could possibly be the first and last chance to analyze the truth of the Source of Darkness.

Daniel didn't care about the witch's life or death, but since she had lured the enemy to chase after her, Allen's strategist had no choice but to outwit her and let her carry out her plan of leading the tiger away from the mountain.

The trap had been set, and everything was within Daniel's control.

Using the Source of Darkness was indeed a wise decision, but it still couldn't escape Daniel's calculations.

Cyclone is coming, he said, he will save you...

Daniel turned around and once again looked at the center of the black ball.

When you died, this power of darkness also separated us. And now...

Saying this in his heart, at the same time, Daniel said to Cyclone.

"The Pentagram Array has already been activated, and with a large quantity of Magicite Crystal, the Source of Darkness can't break free..."

Daniel spread his hands, as if comparing the distance.

"One hundred meters! Just the same as the maximum casting range of this witch. And then, extending its tentacles one hundred meters away, different from this black ball."

Turning around again, he looked back at Cyclone.

"Not only is it unstable, it is also very brief. These alone indeed confirm that this black ball itself is subject to the laws of magic, similar to the witch's own abilities, which means..."

Slightly hesitating, Daniel continued speaking.

Once again turning around, Daniel looked at Cyclone.

"The method you mentioned has a possibility."

This might just be an act of redemption, a redemption for himself who didn't lend a hand at that time.

When her figure was labeled as a betrayer, Daniel didn't refute or defend himself.

Because even before that day, Daniel had already sensed something strange about her.

She was planning something, preparing something, and he had turned a blind eye.

But not anymore, at least, Daniel didn't want Cyclone to step onto the same path as him.

This can be considered as a bit of apology for misunderstanding Cyclone back then.

"You will die, Cyclone Theodore!"

"I won't!"

Boldly saying this, Daniel was truly amazed.

"The Source of Darkness, your method only has a possibility, but maybe not even a one in ten thousand chance."

"Huh?"

Seeing Daniel's attitude, Cyclone felt that he could move forward and step by step advance.

"Don't joke around. In front of me, it's definitely not a one in ten thousand chance!"

Amidst the murky air, a breeze blew between Cyclone and Daniel.

"Again~"

"Daniel?"

Sonja sensed something was wrong as Daniel responded with a helpless tone.

Meanwhile, Cyclone moved between the two of them, forming a straight line.

Seeing that Daniel did not make any moves to stop Cyclone's advance, Sonja couldn't believe her eyes.

"For you, nothing matters except success or escape..."

Cyclone had already passed by them, just a few steps away from the black sphere.

"In other words... you never fail, it's just a fifty-fifty gamble in your world."

Cyclone, my love is already gone, but you...

Daniel turned his back on the man behind him and looked up.

"No!!!"

Just as Cyclone was about to touch the Source of Darkness, Sonja swiftly turned around, took a step back, and swung her sword towards Cyclone's neck.

The sword was only inches away from piercing Cyclone's neck, and the force of the swing even halted his progress.

Just a little closer to the Source of Darkness, and Cyclone was almost there.

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