The Key Changer did not give a direct answer, simply smiled as he reached out and gently placed his hand on the Winged People Clan Leader's shoulder, causing his movements to stop instantly.
"I, we are not..." Despite his face still being charred, the Hero could see that he seemed to desperately want to explain something, but was interrupted by the Key Changer.
"More importantly, Clan Leader, I have news to inform you—the candidate for the ceremony has been decided."
The Key Changer's expression calmed down, a hint of compassion appearing on his doll-like face.
"A sacrificial child capable of anchoring the baseline of the newborn, completing the Sacrificial Ceremony that my failed creation could not achieve, has been found."
"Cough—Cough, really, really!?"
The Winged People Clan Leader's tone suddenly turned excited, shouting as if he would cough up blood despite his throat being scorched by the hot wind.
