Qilin stood before X with his cane in his left hand. He pulled it from X’s heart.0

With eyes filled with regret, he said, “So you’ve betrayed humanity.”0

Blood sputtered from X’s chest. He collapsed to the ground, kneeling by Qilin’s feet. “When…did you…”0

“Do you really think I need direct eye contact to give you an illusion?” Qilin adjusted the glasses perching on his nose. Under the slight glare of the lenses, his eyes were deep and cold. “No, I only need to see you from the corner of my eyes.”0

“And I can sense the changes in emotions in those around me, however slight. With no enemies around us, you suddenly exude killing intent. The only possible target is me.”1

Qilin paused, his lips curled into a bitter smile. “Of course, it’s thanks to Seven Shadow’s warning. He told me to be wary of you before setting out, so I’ve been keeping an eye on...0