Everyone was at a loss for words after hearing Elena’s words.

“Hm…”

“Uh…”

“Then…”

Koo…

Sounds that were hard to decipher whether they were words or groans came out of everyone’s mouths. While in this state of shock, Hans spoke first.

“Could you explain in more detail? How could such a thing happen? We were told that Ms. Lyla would wake up safely if we use that device and go through the proper steps.”

“As I said before, the problem is that the World Tree’s mana had been strangely distorted. Although this is a device that controls the World Tree’s mana, the device ironically needs the World Tree’s mana to be activated too. Therefore, if something happens to the source of World Tree’s mana, a problem arises with the device too.”

“But Ms. Lyla sent you a new method just now.”

“It’s a method that forcefully activates the device even while it's out of control. Obviously, that could produce unreliable results.”

“Since it’s unstable, are you saying that Ms. Lyla’s self-identity will disappear?”

“If we fail, it will be the same as us forcing her awake. You also know, Mr. Hans, that if we awaken...