"At the fifth level, he could reach the top of the Star Ranking and suppress you by a notch, making the world mistakenly believe he had already reached the ninth level of the Stellar Phase Divine Realm. Such a miracle truly deserved his current status—and a 'princess' like you," the middle-aged man said.
"Imperial Uncle, our relationship hasn't reached that point yet," the Divine Oracle Princess said softly.
"That's right. Keep him hanging slowly. If he gets you too easily, there won't be much freshness left. Your allure to him won't be as strong," the middle-aged man said.
"Imperial Uncle, you underestimate me. He won't escape from the palm of my hand in this lifetime. Unless he becomes incapable," the Divine Oracle Princess said.
"With those lifebound beasts, that 'standard protagonist' is unlikely to become incapable. Keep your heart purer. He isn't stupid—if you're too deliberate, he'll sense it," the middle-aged man said.
"Mhm. Understood." The Divine Oracle Princess nodded.
"You must make the number one on the Star Ranking devote himself wholeheartedly to the Divine Radiance Imperial Dynasty and contribute his entire life to us," the middle-aged man said.
"But according to the protagonist's pattern, shouldn't he eventually replace our Divine Radiance Clan and seize control of the Divine Radiance Imperial Dynasty instead?" the Divine Oracle Princess asked with a smile.
"You're wrong about that. There's no one behind him—no father, no mother. Even if he becomes an Imperial Sovereign, he will ultimately die. Yet as long as your children possess the Divine Spring, they will still be of our Divine Radiance Clan. Our inheritance will never be severed; it will only grow stronger," the middle-aged man said.
"I understand."
"Tell me honestly, do you love him?" the middle-aged man asked.
"I do. But I love the Divine Radiance