The phantom continued his explanation, giving Liora a deeper understanding of the concept of Eras, the continuous cycle of the universe, and the cultivation civilization as a whole.
Unfortunately, there was only so much he could reveal.
Every time he touched upon certain subjects, an unknown power would descend and censor his words.
Even if Liora attempted to resist it, she found herself completely powerless.
"Don't even try."
"Even the mightiest experts were helpless before that power in the past. If they weren't, they wouldn't have gone through all this trouble in order to..."
The phantom was unable to finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear enough.
Liora did not press further, merely nodding in understanding.
Seeing this, the phantom visibly relaxed. Yet only a second later, his expression became tense again.
"About what we agreed before... You... you wouldn't go back on your word, right?", he asked, his gaze fixed warily on the prison surrounding him.
