We agreed to die together, but I escaped into the mine tunnel first. I wanted to turn back, but then heard Qinghan shout from outside, telepathically, "Don't come out, it seems like it can only use its big move on you."
I spun on my heels, twisted my body back around, and sprinted deeper into the mine tunnel.
As I ran, I shouted, "Let it come in with me, maybe it can open that door!"
Doing this was undoubtedly risky, using myself as bait to lure Eyes of Golden Flame inside to 'open' the door.
If it really was coming for me, then it was a personal grudge and had nothing to do with Qinghan and the others.
It was just as well for me to attract its firepower. If going through the Gate of Death meant certain death, then I'd drag it in with me.
Otherwise, at this rate, our newly formed squad really would be heading to the Yellow Springs in perfect unison.
Qinghan didn't reply to me, and I didn't hear the sound of that thing following, assuming Qinghan didn't agree with my plan.
