Chapter 808 - 378: The Supreme of Beauty and Wisdom
"...You will accompany me into ’Hell,’ a hell in the literal sense. Once we enter the Spirit Realm, I cannot guarantee your safety," Leon gave Sasha and the others one last chance to affirm their resolve.
"We’ve thought it through, sir. Whether we stay in this ominous domain or step into what you call the Spirit Realm with you, the risks are the same for us. We lack the experience and means to deal with Demons. Rather than waiting here to die, we would rather face visible dangers head-on." Staring at the Dark Gate that was like an endless abyss between the evil tendrils, Sasha replied with certainty, without hesitation.
She turned to look at the warriors she had personally trained, her gaze even more steadfast.
"My soldiers may not be mature enough, but they possess the courage to sacrifice for the battle. This is not just your fight, but ours as well."
Leon nodded, since they had this realization, he had no more to say.
As Sasha stated, once he, the only Spellcaster capable of banishing a Demon Soul, entered the Spirit Realm, staying in a Spiritual Field that could be targeted by Demons at any time was no different than waiting for death for the Church Soldiers.
Especially for the Holy War Knights from the Netti Card, once the portal summoned by the Blood Demon closed, the Heroic Spirits couldn’t maintain their existence across two dimensions. Leaving them behind held even less hope than bringing them along, where they might yet have a chance of survival.
Leon turned the axis of the Magic Lantern, switching it to Guardian Spirit Holy Lamp mode.
The dim light softly enveloped all present, stabilizing their souls. Not only did it strengthen the souls of the warriors, in the worst scenario, if any local soldiers died in the Spirit Realm, the lantern at their waist could at least immediately capture their souls into the Spirit Lamp. As long as Leon could make it back to reality alive, he could ensure their souls wouldn’t be devoured by the Spirit Realm.
Having done all the preparation he could, Leon walked to the edge of the pitch-black abyss, his expression resigned.