Observing Rigel Star looked like a large blue pine nut.
A Dialogue Box popped up above its head. "Great Transcendent, I have come on behalf of Lord Orion Shepherd to express our side's desire for a ceasefire."
"Lord Shepherd said that whatever you want, it can be discussed."
Lu Yao was amused.
So this was the play after all.
Peace talks were fake; stalling him was real. Orion was buying time for the Star Orbits to recover.
Lu Yao asked.
—What can you offer?
Observing Rigel Star immediately said, "Please name anything you like. We will do everything we can to satisfy you."
—I want the Star Orbits.
"Do you have your eye on that Zodiac Star? Whichever one you want, that can all be discussed."
—I want all of them.
A sweating emoji appeared above Observing Rigel Star's head. "Please don't joke..."
Lu Yao replied.
—Then there's nothing to talk about.
"..."
Lu Yao typed.
—Do you want to come work for me? Whether you go to the Yao Clan Civilization or the Second Star Orbit, either is fine. I'll double your treatment.
—Oh, I forgot. You don't really have the concept of treatment over there. At least I have vacations here. You won't have to be unable to leave your post like in Orion.
"Please don't joke. I'm only an envoy and don't have any real talent," Observing Rigel Star said cautiously.
Lu Yao replied.
—I'm not joking. Orion Shepherd used to be a Rank Shadow too. If he could become Shepherd, you might become a Star Official. Work for me, or be studied by us. Pick one.
A red ambulance light lit up above Observing Rigel Star's head.
After a moment of silence, it said, "I would not dare defy your will. Then I shall impose and