Chapter 358: Searching for a Way Out

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Half a month had passed, and the days had been unnervingly quiet. Nothing of significance had occurred. The warriors we had stationed covertly around the sacrificial candidates reported no suspicious activity. The artifacts, rare plants, books, and other items associated with demons remained untouched, whether in museums or their natural locations. It was as though no one was even interested in them. But despite this calm, none of us dared lower our guard. The formation of a new divinity was a process shrouded in mystery. It could take a few days or stretch into years. For all we knew, Azazel might have already regained his strength, or he could still be in the early stages of rebuilding himself. Regardless of his progress, we felt the pressure of time far more acutely than he did. Waiting was a luxury we could not afford. The Evaria Family members detained in the dungeon proved to be less resilient than anticipated. Unlike Locke, who was stubborn a