Zoe Smith looked quite indifferent and explained: "The Underworld is different from the Card Master Plane, with a different flow of time... I went on a journey to some dangerous place and was contaminated by the aura of the Underworld, and that's how I ended up like this."
As she spoke, she saw the worried looks in Leonard Churchill and the others' eyes and instead offered comfort: "It's nothing serious. This is the destiny of the Great Priest Lineage. I've done what I wanted to do; this price is totally worth it. Don't all stand there; we still have a long journey back. Take a seat... Leonard, come, sit beside me."
None of those in the carriage were ordinary people; they all understood the meaning behind her words.
In Zoe Smith's speech, there was not a hint of pity for herself, only unwavering belief.
"..."
Listening to her words, Leonard walked over and sat beside Zoe Smith.
He knew this elder had something important to impart.
