The forest fire caused by Leina's energy sphere was still burning. Although the Fire Brigade had intervened, there were no signs of the blaze weakening.
Under the crimson glow of the flames, a bead of sweat could clearly be seen sliding down Du Kao's temple. He did not wipe it away, instead asking somewhat anxiously, "Hua Zhen Your Highness, why... why are you taking Leina away?"
"Why take her away? Heh." Hua Zhen chuckled. "Earth, a planet still in the Pre-Nuclear Era, has drawn the attention of many factions. At a time like this, how could a little girl wielding world-destroying power suddenly appearing here not attract the covetous eyes of the conspirators behind those factions? If they controlled the Light of the Sun and did something unpleasant that threatened me, what do you think I should do?"
In truth, Hua Zhen had not needed to explain himself to Du Kao. After all, the so-called War Maniac did not amount to anyone important in his eyes.
The only reason he had given him this courtesy was because he was in a good mood. After taking away the Light of the Sun, many of the research problems he would face next would be easily resolved.
"..."
Du Kao wore a conflicted expression and could not answer at all.
"Heh, others covet me, but what exactly are you doing now? Tch, you make it sound as though you're not taking me away because you covet me too."
After confirming that Xuan Kun was not seriously injured, Leina laid him flat on the ground, stood up, and mocked Hua Zhen without the slightest restraint. Of everyone present, she was probably the only one who dared speak to Hua Zhen that way.
"You're right. Of course I covet your power as well." Hua Zhen