Technically, it was the tomb of Muriel’s true form, Muriel Inas, but due to her frequent appearances in the original story, this version felt more familiar.
Speaking of Muriel, she was the heroine and villain responsible for the romance in the original story.
From the 40th cycle, she had masterfully managed a precarious balance with the protagonist. Then, in the 86th cycle, she seductively exploited his vulnerabilities and deliberately drove him to his death for three consecutive cycles.
In short, she was an ex who thoroughly used and betrayed him.
I nodded as I watched Reed’s back as he approached one of the angel statues.
“Yeah, you have every right to take what’s here. You gave your body and soul; it’s only fair you get a hefty compensation. Absolutely.”
[‘The Scales that Judge Souls’ laments your deep misunderstanding.]
[‘The World-Building Lingua’ taps their palm with a carrot.]
[‘The Inspector of Heavenly Secrets’ clears their throat awkwardly.]
What’s this? I don’t understand…