The Wraith Empress watched him warily.
Wu Heng leaned back in his chair, fingers stroking the armrest. "You're already a captive. What schemes could I possibly have? The island is safe now, but there are fewer tourists. I was planning to let you go out for some fresh air. Forget it if you don't want to."
"Hmph!" The Empress narrowed her fox-like eyes. "The Church attacked? That's why you suddenly grew a conscience..."
The information she had received still only went as far as the Church preparing to attack Treasure Island.
Wu Heng suddenly wanting to let her out for some air made her deeply suspicious. Could the Church's army already be on its way?
Was that why this brat's conscience had suddenly awakened, letting her see the territory he had built before he fled?
"Auntie!" Xiaoxiao, who had been eavesdropping nearby, immediately flew over. "You're like one of those suspicious villains from costume dramas!"
"Like this." She grabbed her own throat and imitated a dramatic tone. "I don't believe it! This must be a trap laid by villains."
"You little brat." The Empress rolled her eyes at her.
Though she had not fully understood it, she knew it was not anything nice.
Beni floated over as well and said, "You don't need to worry. The Church Fleet has already sunk in the Emerald Sea, and the two heroes were driven away too."
"By a hero who only advanced a few months ago?" The Empress sneered.
Xiaoxiao put her hands on her hips. "Stop looking down on people. We killed a Pope, and the Religious Leader could only turn into a wraith and flee. We're far more impressive than you."
The Empress looked suspiciously at Wu Heng.
He said, "There's no reason to lie to you. The Church matter has