The ordinary members remained in a state of confusion after hearing the crow's final words.

For several moments, none of them dared to speak. They simply exchanged uncertain glances, each silently trying to make sense of what had just been revealed.

The art they had been taught by their captain—the very technique they had always believed to be an ordinary purification method—might have been something the Soul Sector had deliberately discouraged. But why?

And, more importantly, why would their captain have gone through the trouble of learning it? The questions immediately began circulating among them.

Some whispered amongst themselves, trying to recall every lesson the captain had given them concerning...