"Although your people have yet to migrate here, as their sage, you must be vital to them, right? Though you currently stand undefeated, with troubles both within and without, you can only remain undefeated." Cocolia said.
"..."
"You said you could no longer accept failure, but if you refuse my method, prolonged attrition will eventually defeat you. Surrender now, and I can count it as only half a loss. At least you'll still have a chance to develop this planet and reclaim your territory."
"Cocolia, you old witch, you're threatening me?" Chen Luo asked in disbelief.
"..." Once she had confirmed that Chen Luo would not be hurt from being struck, Cocolia punched him in the stomach, right above his injury.
Who were you calling an old witch?
"Didn't you always say we were villains? Then I'll show you what a villain looks like. You said it yourself—villains die from talking too much, and villains die because they have family." Cocolia said coldly.
"Be good and let go. Otherwise, I can't guarantee what might happen to your people." Cocolia said forcefully.
Ding! You have a new commission!
"...Tch. Cocolia, you win." Seeing Cocolia regain the majesty of the Great Guardian, Chen Luo released the shield.
Once Chen Luo's hand left the shield, the amber radiance around him gradually faded.
With a light push from Cocolia, the shield standing on the Creation Engine's palm like a city wall crashed down.
Stelle, holding the Flame Spear, also realized she had regained control of the Creation Engine and guided its palm slowly down to the ground.
Holding the Stellaron, Cocolia led Chen Luo, who floated in the air within the Imaginary Cage, toward the Astral Express crew.
Seeing this, the Astral Express crew could not help sighing at the unpredictability of fate.
Fighting