There's no denying it, even when faced with life-threatening danger, the dark temptation has a remarkable skill at coaxing people.
He had long seen through the essence of the man before him, knowing that he was fundamentally someone consumed by jealousy of geniuses and filled with resentment toward reality.
Seeing young individuals like Reiger, Melo, and Naisa achieve significant accomplishments and destined to surpass him, easily reaching their goals and becoming the sages he desperately wishes to be—these super geniuses are nothing but a thorn in his eyes, a constant reminder of how harsh reality is.
Therefore, the darkness directly revealed Yarad's essence, using Reiger as an example to tempt him, leading him to complete downfall.
His efforts were not in vain.
At the very least, Yarad was indeed tempted by his words.
Unfortunately...
"Too late."
Yarad said expressionlessly.
"You spoke those words too late."
