"Aiden, let me investigate this."
Cheryl suddenly stepped forward. Her delicate face was full of seriousness and resolve.
"My battle Miko class is extremely sensitive to [malice] and [demonic energy]. And I'm a new face here, so I'm less likely to alert them."
She looked at Aiden, her beautiful eyes filled with a strong desire to be recognized.
Aiden looked at her in silence for a moment, then smiled slightly.
"Alright. Be careful."
Aiden raised his hand and gently tapped Cheryl on the forehead.
Buzz!
A pure Force of Laws filled with killing intent turned into a blood-red rune and sank into Cheryl's brow.
"If you run into danger, activate this rune. It can kill any Venerable below level 90 in one strike."
Aiden stood with his hands behind his back. His tone was calm, but it carried absolute confidence.
"Mm!"
Cheryl nodded firmly. Then her figure flashed, turning into an afterimage as she disappeared into the dense forest outside the Sovereign City.
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