At that moment, James regained consciousness.

Hearing Tobias’ words, he spoke in a feeble voice, “W-Will I die?”

Tobias looked at him and said, “Yes.” Then, he left.

Only Maxine and James remained in the room.

James spoke with great difficulty, “Where’s the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge?”

Maxine said, “It’s still in the basement.”

“I-Is there anything peculiar about it?”

“Huh?” Maxine froze. Then, she said, “No, not at all.”

“That can’t be.” James shook his head. “Something