Contrelas didn't directly answer Lu Pingping's question; instead, he carefully observed the changes at the altar. When the runes on the altar stabilized, and the heartbeat sound from the giant stone reached its peak, he couldn't help but burst into triumphant laughter.
Lu Pingping asked, "Why are you laughing?"
Contrelas replied, "Haven't you realized? When I was talking to you earlier, it was entirely to stall for time."
Lu Pingping was somewhat puzzled and said, "I know you were stalling for time, but I'm just a weak woman with no combat power, and now I've lost my ability to move. I'm no threat to you, so why waste time on me?"
