Jorge stared in horror at the scene before him. His mouth hung wide open, large enough to fit a whole egg. His eyes were filled with disbelief and utter confusion as he struggled to comprehend what he was seeing.
Leila, on the other hand, let out a shrill scream while covering her eyes tightly with her hands. Her face twisted with a mix of embarrassment and disgust, and her body instinctively recoiled.
She even stumbled backward as if trying to escape the dreadful sight.
It took a long moment for Jorge to snap out of his shock. In a flustered panic, he tossed a piece of clothing at Alfie, and his expression momentarily flashed with deep contempt.
"W-What… What happened to you?" Jorge stammered.
Alfie felt a wave of unbearable shame wash over him. His manhood had been severed, leaving him no better than a eunuch.
All he wanted was to disappear into the ground and never be seen again. With his head bowed and lips sealed, he stood there, mute. He was overwhelmed by fear and despair, unsure of what to do next.
Leila eventually regained her composure and stepped toward Alfie. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the bloody mess where his manhood had once been. Shock and disbelief filled her gaze.
"Alfie, how did this happen to you?" Leila's voice was a mix of anger and astonishment. In her mind, Alfie was now worthless, someone broken beyond repair.
Alfie, who was consumed by shame, muttered bitterly, "I don't know... The combat pixies suddenly increased. There were dozens of them. It was as if someone was controlling them."
At that moment, in the third layer of Chimes Tower, Sebastian could no longer hold back his laughter. He threw his head back and laughed heartily.
"What's so funny?" Faylin asked, puzzled by his sudden outburst.
Sebastian grinned and said, "That scoundrel Alfie bullied you, right? I just got revenge for you."
"You can have half of these," Sebastian said generously while gesturing toward the pile of soul crystals. With Chimes Tower now in his possession, he knew he wouldn't lack soul crystals in the future.
Faylin had been a significant help to him, and given their unique connection, it was only right not to be stingy.
"Then I won't hold back," Faylin replied excitedly as she stored half of the soul crystals into her storage space ring.
"Let's go. It's time to head out," Sebastian stretched his body, feeling refreshed and thoroughly satisfied.
This trip to the forbidden ground had far exceeded his expectations. Not only had he obtained the fourth-stage of the Eternal Rebirth Codex, but he had also acquired the priceless treasure that was Chimes Tower.
"Are you planning to take Chimes Tower with you?" Faylin asked curiously.

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