A Curse... The Change in Power

Watching the blue flames, I felt as though I wanted to flee from this place.

Curious, I saw Core move backward and bump into me.

Startled, I looked at Core, who gazed back at me in confusion.

Beside Core, I noticed Chai take several steps backward.

Looking around, I saw Big Boss-san and Core's children gradually retreating as they watched the flames.

Something was wrong. Were they being controlled?

In my mind, I pictured strings controlling puppets, then imagined cutting them with the silver power.

"Reject Guidance!"

A soft breeze swept past, and my companions flinched for an instant.

Everyone's gazes wandered around...