Yan Qi was different from the one in front of him; she maintained her original appearance, spoke her original words, and wielded the powers that truly belonged to her.
Alandia was not a figment of his imagination.
Alandia did not deceive him.
The black-haired Gongsun Ce sat on the small bed, dispirited, as if all the strength had left his body.
"...Why are you here? You should be in the outermost place. Only I can enter here."
The Dawn Knight sat back at the desk.
"Ce, it was you who placed me here," she pointed out bluntly, "because..."
"I don't want to hear it, shut up."
Gongsun Ce responded rudely, utterly disregarding any semblance of courtesy or friendship. He had totally forgotten about the search for the Spirit Light; there were more important matters to resolve. He needed this woman to quiet down, better yet to leave, because the Dawn Knight could always uncover all truths, including the secrets buried deepest in his heart.