"No way!"

It was a completely instinctive move, Valentina left Flora and the others behind, leaping out to stand between the unknown existence and the doorway.

Ha!

She looked like the old muscular mage who fearlessly stood in front of the Flame Demon, uttering that classic line.

"You!"

"Don't go in!"

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However, her hands were empty, without a Magic Staff or Longsword, and she didn't appear very intimidating.

Like a small panda encountering danger, she stood up and spread her arms to make herself look bigger.

"Valentina! Don't be impulsive!"

When Flora realized what Valentina was about to do, she actually tried to pull her back, but failed, watching helplessly as she rushed over.

Damn it!

Flora didn't know what Valentina sensed, but she knew that whatever was making this Epic Giant Dragon so tense wasn't something easy to handle.

And now, she was directly confronting it head-on.

This is bad.

If it angered the other side, it could lead to rather serious consequences.

"You have to stay calm, get out of the way!"

Valentina was also acting on a rush of blood, instinctively wanting to protect the temporary little nest for herself and Herbert.

But when she actually stood in front of that invisible presence, she realized just how impulsive her actions were.

She could clearly feel her own insignificance.

Seeing Valentina seemingly stuck in place, Flora shouted anxiously: "Get out of the way! Don't mess around... oh!"

Miss Demon was really worried that Valentina might do something reckless and provocative at this time, further stirring up the other side, making the situation even more unmanageable.

She initially thought that with the stubborn nature of the Giant Dragon, Valentina would stubbornly continue to stand blocking the doorway.

But, that proud Giant Dragon actually backed off smoothly after hearing her call, shrinking her neck and graciously stepping aside from the door.

She cleared the doorway, forced a smile, nodded towards the front, and even raised her hand to make a "please come in" gesture.

"Ahem, you can go in..."

Miss Hungry Dragon was never the kind to bang her head against a wall stubbornly.

Her personality was actually quite simple.

When facing enemies she could defeat, she would definitely not back down easily and would fight to the end.

If the tide is in my favor—why should I dodge his edge?

But when the enemy far surpasses her, then it's time to recognize reality and retreat prudently.

If the tide is against me—better to dodge his edge!

At a life-and-death moment, who cares about the pride of the Giant Dragon? Or the dignity of the strong?

Stop the nonsense.

Life is critical!

Endure for a moment, the storm will pass, take a step back, the sea will open wide.

Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!

You're not retreating, are you?

Just walk.

Then I'll retreat!

Okay, I'll retreat now!

"Whew..."

Seeing Valentina being so obedient and sensible, Flora felt a bit relieved and took a breath.

She finally understood what Herbert meant when he privately reminded her earlier — you don't really need to worry too much about Valentina, she will make the right choice when necessary.

My child might not excel in other areas, maybe not very smart, but she has incredibly accurate intuition.

Innate intuition is one thing, there's also a Sage in her mind helping with judgment.

After Valentina made the right decision, not only Flora was relieved, Kreti also quietly released her right hand hidden behind her back.

Miss Devil had unconsciously been ready to forcefully pull Valentina back.

Frankly speaking, it was quite dangerous.

One mistake could result in a swap, using herself to replace Valentina, facing that unknown presence.

Kreti didn't understand why she thought this way, why she had such self-sacrificing thoughts.

Perhaps because Valentina didn't abandon her in danger? Choosing to face danger alone?

Such actions moved her and perhaps even sparked a feeling of competitiveness in her?

But she's clearly a demon, why would she have such thoughts!

Kreti didn't think it was a problem before, but after being thanked by Bishop Evelyn for her reminder, she suddenly realized —maybe she was never truly normal.

Reflecting on the past, such occurrences seemed not that uncommon?

She seemed to live in a very un-demon way, yet had no awareness, thinking she was a role model among demons.

The abnormal demon didn't know what this truly meant, but at least... she didn't hate the thoughts in her heart. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

With our current concession, the situation on the field seems to have improved.

This unknown presence doesn't seem to intend a direct confrontation, as it hasn't done anything unusual during this time, and may leave on its own when satisfied.

That's what Flora speculated.

As Flora thought this, she noticed Valentina still standing rigidly in place.

Hmm?

Flora was wondering when Valentina turned her head, looking over with a pleading gaze.

Help me, help me—

"..."

Flora swallowed silently, though she couldn't feel the presence of that being, she guessed the situation from Valentina's reaction.

But the problem was—that after Valentina had proactively conceded, the other side didn't seem to be accepting it.

One side retreated, while the other remained motionless.