"Could it be... that Viktor has suffered a defeat?"

No, that's impossible.

Victor assured her that he would definitely come out.

And how could he possibly fail?

However, once this unsettling thought takes root in your mind, it is difficult to shake off easily.

For a moment, a strong thought occupied Lia's mind.

The initial excitement and joy were now replaced by deep worry.

Her brow was furrowed, and she paced back and forth anxiously.

She even unconsciously bit her lower lip, trying to calm herself down.

But at that moment...

"Woof!"

Cerberus suddenly straightened up, his upper body slightly lowered, and all six of his eyes locked onto a certain point in front of him.

A deep growl came from his throat, clearly indicating that he had entered a battle stance.

This also caught Lia's attention, and she couldn't help but look in the same direction as Cerberus.

Suddenly, clusters of blazing fire seemed to pave a path of light, piercing through the deep darkness and nothingness.

At the end of that distant path of flames, a transparent soul is slowly walking towards this place.

Lia had not yet recognized who it was, but Cerberus beside her seemed to be on high alert.

Highly alert, its burning tail shot straight into the sky.

Sharp, steel-like teeth were exposed, gleaming with a cold light.

It was as if warning the figure not to approach the gates of hell.

However, Cerberus's deterrence did not seem to have much effect.

As the fiery path stretched to the feet of Cerberus and Leah, the transparent soul drew ever closer.

Finally, he stood before Lia and Cerberus.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Cerberus, which had been fierce, baring its teeth and full of hostility, suddenly tucked its tail between its legs and lay down.

The three heads trembled simultaneously, closed their eyes, and lay quietly on the ground, seemingly afraid to look at that soul again.

Upon seeing this, Lia opened her mouth wide in surprise and stared at the sky in disbelief.

Then, the spirit actually reached out a hand and gently patted the three-headed dog's body.

Then, a majestic and calm voice slowly resounded within that soul:

"Good job, little dog."

"I like dogs that don't bark, you've escaped unscathed."