Chapter 352.1
Isaac began by addressing the most pressing question.
“Have you been watching us from the Salt Desert?”
During the Dawn Army’s journey across the Salt Desert, they had often felt an unseen gaze upon them. The silhouette they had glimpsed from a distance matched Sadraza’s appearance before them.
Sadraza’s tentacles twisted and writhed restlessly as his eyes rolled in contemplation.
“…Yes. Living creatures are rare here. A group like yours hasn’t appeared since long ago, and they fled soon under the burning sun. I watched you because I didn’t know what you would do.”
“Why?” Isaac pressed.
“You are followers of the Lighthouse Keeper, aren’t you? I recognized it from your banners. I assumed you would try to kill me the moment you saw me. I needed to know exactly when and where you were headed, so I hid.”
At that, Aidan approached and whispered to Isaac.
“It seems genuine. When we tried to open this door, he resisted, trying to hold it closed. If he meant to attack us, he would have flung the door open and struck first.”