Chapter 863: Strong Women

Almin couldn't speak, but his eyes still showed a mix of doubt and disbelief. Ruri, now in full control of the formation, quickly altered a part of its runes and made sure Alm and Bruno could hear clearly.

"You think we're idiots?" the Demoness began, amused by the panic visible in Almin's gaze. "I was there when the Fire Phoenix was freed and the Chaos Dragon died. All the disciples were investigated. After some effort, we discovered you were also from that planet… the same one where the Behemoth and everything else just vanished."

Her voice carried a mocking tone as she continued, unhurried: "You were never discreet in that sect, always acting completely abnormal for an alchemist. And then, as if that wasn't enough, you were involved in the appearance of those Nine-Star Tree leaves. That solidified our suspicions. And now, here you are again. Oh, we've been waiting for you to walk right into our trap."