The question struck at the heart of Duke Gwendolyn's growing seriousness.
Her expression became somber as she prepared to reveal information!
Heavy information!
"Because," she said, her voice carrying the weight of someone admitting to fundamental weakness, "a single Honored Dead Existence can easily overwhelm ten Honored Living Existences in direct combat. The power disparity is not merely significant…it is absolute, insurmountable through normal means."
…!
She paused.
