Miss Marquis, who was called by name, came to her senses just like awaking from a dream. At that moment, feeling the still vibrant life force within her, Lekti was overwhelmed with excitement.
She realized that her previous gamble paid off.
Although she wasn't holding much hope before making her decision, the irreversible nature of the Blood Burning Curse was already evident, and while the Judgment Court was formidable, its strength mainly lay in combat power. The judges were great at fighting, but saving people was not their forte.
Regardless, back then she was destined for death either way, whether she was burned alive by the Blood Burning Curse after leaking information or massacred by the Extermination Order of the Judgment Court, it would all end the same — a complete annihilation of the soul.
Furthermore, dying in the Blood Burning Curse would at least offer instant relief, whereas she definitely didn't want to experience the Torture Department of the Judgment Court.
