Behind Ronald, Il moved like a feline toying with her prey, her steps steady and unhurried.
At this moment, her expression showed no trace of haste.
She even seemed to enjoy watching Ronald's frantic behavior as he fled.
To humans, such conduct, allowing one's enemy to discover their identity without immediately exterminating them but instead teasing with leisure, is not seen as rational at all.
Yet it was precisely because of Il's actions.
It only made the Grand Mage Shui, on the other side of the crystal ball, more confident in his judgments.
After all, the original bearer knew well—Il was not human.
At this moment, such a reaction perfectly matched every aspect of his speculation.
More importantly, in the eyes of Grand Mage Shui, Ronald was the only bridge to communicate with [Lachmont] at this moment.
If at this moment Ronald were caught by Il behind him.
