When Eira and Luigi saw that Felix was determined to go through with it, they moved instantly. Appearing right in front of him, they dropped to their knees.

"Please, Felix! For the sake of all those innocent lives, stop."

"If you're really set on taking this flame, then kill us first."

Seeing the two of them so resolute, Felix hesitated. The lives of hundreds of thousands—maybe even millions—now hung in the balance, all dependent on one decision from him.

"I haven't known you for long," Eira