Upon seeing the familiar figure, Aster Grant immediately attempted to use a Spiritual Link to contact Lazuli.
However...
His spiritual power approached Lazuli but was blocked by an invisible barrier.
Unable to get close!
Realizing this, Aster's gaze sharpened, landing on the profoundly auraed old Angel beside Lazuli.
This is Lazuli's Guardian?!
A Totem Ninth Tier existence!
It seems it's because of this Angel's presence that his spiritual power was hindered from approaching Lazuli.
Aside from spiritual power....
The scene was a cacophony of voices.
Trying to rely on sound to let Lazuli detect his presence was nearly impossible.
If that's the case, to see Lazuli, there seems to be only one way—
Let Laney participate in the competition and seize the first place!
At the same time.
At the same time, on the high platform, Milos was advising Lazuli in a low voice:
"Before officially entering the Trial Space, a clan-wide competition will be held first."
