Shin as the main force, Divine Script as support.
The two formed a cage, trapping the limbless Masked Man on the ground.
Law felt such measures were sufficient, but he didn't let his guard down, keeping most of his attention on the Masked Man.
Trapped by Shin and the Mysterious Script, the Masked Man had no time to ponder the strange sensation of still being able to control his limbs. He continuously vented his Aura, attempting to break free.
However, the white light emitted by the Divine Script acted like an invisible membrane, containing the Aura he released.
Rage, fury.
Accompanied by roars, infused with incomprehensible syllables.
Law couldn't understand the Masked Man's words, but they clearly weren't friendly.
He calmly watched the violently struggling Masked Man, not straying too far, and constantly kept an eye on the three swallowtail butterflies near the [Core Energy].
He needed to wait for his teammates to arrive before taking the next steps.
Because the only people present were Cheadle, Sanbica, and the others, who couldn't help him at all, while the rest of the Association was still tied up dealing with the copper mechanical lifeforms.
When Law first arrived, he only cleared the copper mechanical lifeforms on the periphery. However, subsequent copper mechanical lifeforms came in waves, quickly replenishing the area in a short time.
Within a communication network invisible to outsiders, all the copper mechanical lifeforms in the entire ruins were being drawn here.
That's why there was this endless phenomenon… even the numerous copper mechanical lifeforms wandering on the surface were heading underground.
The Masked Man's struggles continued for a while, seeming somewhat futile.
Cheadle observed for a moment, confirming Law had truly suppressed the Masked Man.
While shocked by Law's real strength, she didn't let her guard down. After confirming the team had stabilized its defensive line, she focused her attention on the three swallowtail butterflies.
She could tell Law wanted to keep the Masked Man alive for interrogation, hence choosing suppression over killing him outright.
In the past, she would have directly asked why he didn't kill the Masked Man quickly, as the three butterflies were an unstable factor. Only by eliminating the Masked Man promptly could they avoid potential risks.
But now, she knew she had no say in the matter.
Therefore, she didn't ask, instead watching the butterflies' movements.
Compared to Cheadle's rationality and self-awareness, Menchi wasn't so circuitous.
Seeing Law hesitate to take further action after suppressing the Masked Man, she couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"Law, why not kill him?"
She looked coldly at the still-struggling Masked Man and voiced her confusion.
"Information."
Law glanced at Menchi and said softly, "I want to pry some information from him. Also, did you find that thing?"
As he spoke, he looked at the Core Energy guarded closely by the three butterflies.
"No, that masked guy brought it," Menchi shook her head.
"Oh?"
A glint flashed in Law's eyes.
'Since the Masked Man brought it and specifically left butterflies guarding it, it must be very important to him.'
'Moreover, the copper mechanical lifeforms near the Core Energy body exhibited extraordinary agitation...'
Thinking of this, Law's interest grew significantly.
"The language barrier, how will you extract information?" Cheadle was puzzled about this.
"We have our own methods," Law didn't elaborate much.
Cheadle fell silent for a moment, didn't press further, but suggested, "Since you want information from the Masked Man, to be safe, it's best to deal with those three butterflies first."
"I know."
Law calmly watched the butterflies weaving their Nen Threads into an impenetrable net but didn't act rashly.
Because the Divine Script used to suppress the Masked Man was formed from Nen separated from his body, equivalent to an Emission-type trait.
If he moved too far away, its effectiveness would diminish, so Law wouldn't actively seek trouble with the butterflies.
He carefully observed the butterflies' abilities.
Their ability was very similar to Machi's Nen Threads but carried a strong sense of incongruity.
The threads seemed delicate and weak, yet upon touching the copper mechanical lifeforms, they could slice the fairly hard copper gears into pieces.
However, what should be done now...
Law withdrew his gaze and looked at the Masked Man struggling on the ground. He brought his fingers together, wreathed in Aura.
Suddenly, he swung his hand, directly slicing off a portion of the Aura covering the Masked Man.
He wouldn't actively distance himself from the Masked Man. So, by forcing the Masked Man into a dangerous situation, he could naturally draw out the three butterflies.
As for the strangely shaped crystal, Law wouldn't let it go easily either.
Seeing Law use that technique to slice away someone's Nen again, Cheadle's eyes sharpened slightly.
Putting oneself in that position would undoubtedly be very uncomfortable.
Seeing Law had his own plans, Cheadle stopped getting involved and went to check on Dafifi and the others' condition.
Fortunately, with Law's intervention, Ginta's life was saved. As for Dafifi, whose injuries were relatively minor, it went without saying.
Cheadle checked Ginta's condition, noting his wounds were healing at a steady pace.
She looked at Ginta, whose focus was slowly returning, and said softly, "We're safe for now."
"Mmm..."
Ginta weakly uttered a word.
Pyon watched silently as Law sliced away the Masked Man's Nen, then glanced at the lifeless Saccho.
A wave of sorrow welled up in her heart.
'If Law had arrived just a bit earlier, perhaps...'
But there were no ifs.
Dafifi watched Law gradually taking control of the situation, remembering various past encounters with him, feeling an inexplicable sentiment.
How long ago was that?
Back then, Law was an examinee, and he was an examiner.
Now, Law had reached a realm he could hardly hope to attain.
Dafifi suddenly said, "We were very lucky."
Cheadle was taken aback for a moment, then said quietly, "Yes, we really were."
At the front of the Association team, Netero still bore the brunt of the pressure from the copper mechanical lifeforms.
This situation fundamentally changed with the arrival of Ging and the others.
The main force was still Stargie with her long-range attacks. After all, the most troublesome aspect of the copper mechanical lifeforms was their rusting attack that ignored Nen Defenses upon contact.
Even Nobunaga dared not recklessly use his long sword to test it, let alone Uvogin, who used his fists directly.
Only Stargie, with her urgent, melody-like strings, unleashed devastating attacks against the copper mechanical lifeforms.
Her intervention directly rendered the Association members speechless.
They were struggling to fend off the copper mechanical lifeforms, yet they couldn't match Stargie's barrage of urgent melodies.
Even Netero couldn't help but take a higher view of Stargie's powerful long-range attacks.
Its efficiency far surpassed the 100-Type Guanyin… it was simply the perfect ability to counter the copper mechanical lifeforms.
With such a super-strong mobile artillery platform, it was no exaggeration to say they could roam freely within the ruins.
Since Law had instructed them not to conserve the Lichens, Stargie liberally cleared the copper mechanical lifeforms, astonishing the Association members maintaining the defensive line.
With Stargie and the others' intervention, soon, the pressure on the Association's defensive line completely vanished.
Led by Netero, they watched the arrival of Ging and the others.
As for the rear, it was already completely under Law's control.
The two points that previously threatened their lives were essentially resolved.
At least for now, they didn't need to worry about how to leave this place.
Netero looked at the energetic and healthy Knov, sighed inwardly, then cursed Law again.
'If only that rascal hadn't taken Knov away...'