Leaving her Behind        

As Xin deliberated, Midnight Duchess, seemingly unaffected by the tense atmosphere, spoke again with an air of unwavering confidence. Her words cut through the uncertainty like a blade.

"Go on. I can take care of this. I'll catch up with you later."

Victor gripped Xin's shoulder and urged him forward. "Let's go, Lord Schrodinger. Don't worry; she's a demon, quite literally. I'm sure she'll find a way to cheat death, as she always does."

Midnight Duchess only gave him a side eye as a response. 

The growing spectacle had attracted the attention of other players in the vicinity. Their faces bore the glee of onlookers at a dramatic show, but their hopes of capturing the scene on camera were dashed; the dungeon's camera features had been disabled.