Xiso's words were serious, without a hint of hesitation, completely different from the comforting tone he used with Igor earlier.
Igor sensed the difference and swallowed hard, then nodded forcefully to show his understanding.
No matter what, they had to be prepared, not only in action but also mentally.
Because the adversary's strength was formidable, this was evident to all and could not be compensated for with numbers.
The power of the Shadow Ghost did not stem from extensive experience or a long history; his strength lay in the fact that he was a Spirit himself.
The reason Adventurers with Class were stronger than ordinary people was their ability to utilize Spirit Power effectively, which involved the Spirit facilitating the Transformation of Energy. Adventurers and Spirits collaborated, enabling the Spirit to aid in energy gathering. This Equivalent Exchange made Adventurers reliant on the power of Spirits, and vice versa.
