Just as Vay fell into absolute despair.
"Wait!" Along with a startled shout, a figure flew toward the arena platform.
However, before he even touched the dome of the arena, he was pinned in place by a descending oppressive force from the sky, unable to move.
And this figure was not from Angel's side, but rather… Gray Merchant.
If it had been earlier, Gray Merchant wouldn't have cared whether Vay lived or died; he'd even have preferred Vay to die at their hands. After all, the lens turning red meant that Vay was the Mirror Bearer's target.
But now, Gray Merchant was extremely unwilling to see Vay harmed.
