After leaving Hall 120, Shinta's steps were light, her mood buoyant. She had achieved her objective, and it left her feeling rather pleased with herself.
It wasn't a lie; she genuinely found Emery's movement technique intriguing. Her own [Slithering Cloud Steps] emphasized unpredictable directions, while Emery's [Dao Steps] focused on unpredictable accelerations. The thought of combining both techniques sparked her curiosity and imagination.
Yet, beneath her fascination with the technique lay her true motive: spending more time with 'him'. As a bonus, witnessing the genuine surprise of that 'woman' had added a delightful twist to her day.
"I will gradually free you from her... with my charm, of course I can!" she mused to herself, a mischievous glint in her eye.
Descending the hillside, she made her way to the river, where the flying beast was stationed. With practiced ease, she mounted one of the water cranes and soared into the sky, heading high toward the towering mountain.
