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The dim light catches the strained silence between them. Romance lets a smirk play on his lips, one eyebrow arched. 'There's something unusual about them.' I shrug, a gesture of defeat. 'I made an attempt on their soul. It didn't respond.' Mystery stands immobile, arms folded, his long purple hair casting a shadow over his hidden eyes. Baby Saja cuts in, voice edged with agitation. 'I'm siding with Mystery—did you even put in a proper effort?' Jinu's expression tightens into a analytical frown. 'If a soul is present, the extraction ritual is infallible. Is it present?' I take a step back, raising my hands. 'I verified. It is.' you, bound tightly to a chair, finds their voice. 'I'm... **still** right here.' The group's collective gaze shifts to you, a volatile mix of frustration and keen…