Scarlettid out her n candidly, harboring no doubts that Jeremy and hispanions could thwart its sess.


    After listening to Scarlett''s words, Jeremy smiled and nodded slightly.


    "Your n indeed poses a significant threat to us. However, how do you intend to usher ourpanions into the Mirror Maze instance?


    Before we entered the instance ourselves, we explicitly warned our allies. We made it clear that if we did not emerge from the instance, they should refrain from entering under any circumstances.


    Do you truly believe that your illusions can lead them to make erroneous judgments? We have a considerable number ofpanions! Furthermore, they operate as a cohesive unit!


    Even if you manage to deceive some of them, it is impossible for you to mislead everyone. Ultimately, your n is bound to fail!"


    As Jeremy articted these words, his tone exuded unwavering confidence.


    However, in truth, he did not genuinely believe the words he had just spoken.


    The reason Jeremy articted such statements was solely to extract more information from Scarlett.


    Upon hearing Jeremy''s remarks, Scarlett let out a series of heartyughs.


    "It seems you are not as clever as you imagined. Do you truly think I would use illusions to persuade yourpanions? I do not resort to such lowly tactics."


    After delivering this statement, Scarlett rose from her seat.


    Behind her, a massive mirror materialized.


    Within that mirror, another version of Scarlett appeared.


    "Now, let me engage you in conversation through my clone from the Mirror World." After saying this, Scarlett swiftly exited the hall.


    The Scarlett in the mirror spoke with an air of arrogance.


    "After entering the instance, you all have traversed into the mirror''s internal world. This implies that you left behind clones within that mirrored realm.


    You cannot manipte those clones, but I possess the ability to control the manifestations within the Mirror World. I will grant those clones a fleeting capacity to appear in the real world.


    At that moment, all I need to do is send forth your clones, and yourpanions will undoubtedly believe every word I utter. They will certainly venture into the instance!"


    After the mirror version of Scarlett finished speaking, she vanished without a trace.


    Once both versions of Scarlett had departed, the atmosphere within the hall underwent a dramatic transformation once again.


    The once lively banquet hall reverted to a dark and silent abandoned chamber.


    Only Jeremy, Howard, and Liam remained within the hall.


    The excitement that once filled the air had been reced by a palpable sense of dread among the three.


    "We must act quickly! If ourpanions enter the instance, they are surely doomed!" Howard eximed urgently to Jeremy and Liam.


    Liam responded with a slight tone of resignation.


    "I, too, wish we could take immediate action. But have you not noticed that we are unable even to leave our seats? We are trapped here by Scarlett!"


    As Liam spoke, Jeremy was also attempting to establishmunication with Bonnie and Ritchie.


    His means of contacting Bonnie and Ritchie was, in essence, a miniature teleportation channel.


    Under normal circumstances, Jeremy could maintain the channel''s functionality using his gift, The King of Time and Space.


    However, Jeremy now confirmed that the teleportation channel had been sealed.


    "Not only are we unable to leave this ce, but we cannot even reach out to anyone else. If you doubt my words, try using your own means to contact someone outside the instance."


    Jeremy spoke in a calm tone.


    Upon hearing Jeremy''s words, both Liam and Howard immediately sprang into action.


    Indeed, just as Jeremy had stated, they were unable to establish contact with theirpanions outside the instance.


    "What are we supposed to do now? Are we just going to sit here and waste time?!"


    Howard shouted at Jeremy and Liam in an uncharacteristic disy of anger.


    In Howard''s view, he had reached a point where he could no longer find a solution to their current predicament. He could do nothing but rely on Jeremy and Liam to devise a n.


    "General Howard, I believe you should try to remainposed. Even if you are exceedingly anxious, raising your voice at us is not advisable. Such behavior will only disrupt our thought processes."Liam coldly addressed Howard.


    The rtionship between Liam and Howard had never been particrly amicable, so Liam was certainly not inclined to amodate Howard under the present circumstances.


    "You two need not continue bickering, I believe that until ourpanions enter the instance, we are unable to take any action."


    Jeremy expressed his viewpoint with a tone of resignation.


    He felt that rather than ruminating here in deep thought, it would be more beneficial to take this opportunity to rest.


    "We should indeed take a moment to rest! For once ourpanions enter the instance, we will undoubtedly encounter even more perilous situations. Before that, we must prepare ourselves mentally and physically."Jeremy asserted.


    After uttering these words, Jeremy closed his eyes.


    In such a critical situation, he chose to rest.


    Jeremy''s actions left both Howard and Liam utterly astonished, for a moment, they were at a loss for words.


    Ultimately, it was Liam who grasped Jeremy''s reasoning.


    Liam also closed his eyes and began to rest, saying, "General, I believe Jeremy''s perspective is quite reasonable. Since we are currently unable to assist ourpanions, let us focus on restoring our own states."


    Liam offered this counsel to Howard.


    Howard was left speechless, yet he found himself with no other recourse.


    After wrestling with his thoughts for a while, Howard too decided to hastily take a break.


    As Jeremy, Howard, and Liam rested, Scarlett''s n was set into motion.


    Around the entrance of the mirror maze instance, the reflections of Jeremy, Howard, and Liam gradually materialized within the mirrors.


    These three were, of course, the doppelg?ngers corresponding to Jeremy and hispanions in the mirrored world.


    Upon their emergence, these doppelg?ngers swiftly departed from the mirror realm.


    They departed from the entrance of the instance under Scarlett''s urging.


    When the doppelg?ngers from the mirror world manifested in the real world, an unusual wave of energy emanated from their surroundings.


    Although these fluctuations urred around the doppelg?ngers, only those with considerable strength and keen perception could detect them.


    Ordinary individuals remained oblivious to the anomalies surrounding the doppelg?ngers from the mirror world.


    The doppelg?ngers of Jeremy and hispanions made their way directly towards the makeshift camp that had been established.


    The first to spot Jeremy''s doppelg?ngers was the aide-de-camp of General Howard, who was patrolling around the camp.


    Upon seeing the three figures, Howard''s aide rushed over to them without dy.


    "You all returned surprisingly quickly! It seems that the high-difficulty instance could not hinder you. When are we set to enter the instance? What are the specific conditions within?"


    Howard''s aide had a multitude of questions to pose.


    After all, once they entered the instance, it would be his responsibility tomand the other soldiers.


    Although Howard was incredibly powerful, he needed to coordinate his actions with Liam and Jeremy.


    The doppelg?nger of Howard in the mirror world slowly shook its head.


    "You need not ask so many questions, you simply have to follow ourmands. We havepleted our exploration of the entire instance, and you may now enter."dered the doppelg?nger of Howard.


    After speaking this statement, Howard''s doppelg?nger proceeded to pass directly by Howard''s aide.


    The doppelg?ngers of Jeremy and Liam followed closely behind as well.


    Howard''s aide was undoubtedly perplexed by the demeanor of the three individuals.


    He could notprehend the reason for such an urrence, however, he did not question the authenticity of the identities of the three before him.


    He merely apanied them as they advanced, and soon the trio, along with Howard''s aide, arrived at the front of the camp.


    "We havepleted the exploration of the high-difficulty instance, you may enter the instance and act alongside us. During the operation, you must exercise caution.


    Although the difficulty of the instance is not particrly high for us, you will still encounter some dangers."


    Stated Jeremy''s doppelg?nger, articting these words in a remarkably fluid manner.


    In terms of logical reasoning, Jeremy''s doppelg?nger was significantly stronger than that of Howard''s.


    This situation arose entirely because Scarlett believed Jeremy was the central figure in this operation.


    Thus, she reasoned that only Jeremy could persuade the others to promptly enter the instance.


    Scarlett''s judgment was fundamentally wed.


    This miscalction led to the participants in the operation not immediately entering the instance.


    Ritchie and Bonnie moved directly to Jeremy''s side.


    Although Jeremy spoke with considerable logic, they couldn''t shake the feeling that something was amiss with the Jeremy before them.


    "Are you truly certain that you have explored the entirety of the instance? Did you not previously tell me that the difficulty of the instance was exceedingly high?" Bonnie inquired, her tone tinged with slight confusion.


    Jeremy nodded, responding, "You are correct, you should indeed enter the instance quickly."


    Jeremy''s response bore no relevance to Bonnie''s question whatsoever.


    This disconnect swiftly led Bonnie and the others to realize that there was undoubtedly something wrong with the three figures before them.