A Relationship of Mutual Non-Interference

As soon as Matthias finished speaking, Sylvia suddenly stood up.

"What... what do you mean by this?"

Sylvia, unable to contain her excitement, asked, "Is it possible that Ursula won't wake up?"

"Calm down, Sylvia." Fang Li grabbed Sylvia's hand, looked at Sylvia, and said, "Listen to me first."

Upon hearing this, Sylvia turned her head to meet Fang Li's gaze. Seeing Fang Li's calm eyes, the excitement in her heart slowly subsided.

Sylvia took a deep breath and sat down.

However, Sylvia's gaze was fixed on Matthias.

"Excuse me, Chairman," Fang Li said indifferently, "Could you please tell me what exactly happened?"

"It's very simple. Forcibly taking over someone else's body is equivalent to suppressing the body owner's spirit and consciousness in order to gain control of the body," Matthias said casually. "With Valda's body in use, Ursula's consciousness has long been in a dormant state. Even if you return the body to you, it's uncertain whether Ursula's consciousness can be restored."

"Is that so?" Fang Li said meaningfully, "But if Valda has the ability to put people to sleep, she also has the ability to wake them up. In any case, it's all about interfering with the mind. For an entity that occupies a body, even peeking into the memories of the body's owner will cause a certain stimulation and wake the body's owner up, isn't that right?"

"That's true." Matthias shrugged and said, "But, as you said, it's a stimulus, a direct stimulus to the mind. Suffering pain is one thing, but whether it will cause any aftereffects is another. In fact, you two have both been subjected to Valda's mental attacks before, so you should understand how much of a burden that would put on your mind, right?"

Fang Li and Sylvia exchanged a glance.

Indeed, both Fang Li and Sylvia suffered from Valda's mental attacks.

The excruciating pain that ripped through Fang Li's mind caused Fang Li to instinctively draw his sword to save himself, while Sylvia couldn't help but cry out in anguish.

It's easy to imagine how dangerous that was.

"And Valda has been in this body for a full five years."

Matthias hinted, "Under this constant external mental suppression, Ursula's consciousness must be exhausted. So, even if Valda relinquishes control of her body, it's still uncertain whether Ursula's consciousness will awaken."

In other words, Ursula may wake up immediately, or she may remain asleep.

Even so, can you accept this?

Matthias said, "To be honest, I didn't expect that Ursula would have a relationship with the Diva Princess. Otherwise, Valda wouldn't have needed that body."

Does that mean you can just take over someone else's body?

Sylvia did not say those words aloud.

Because Sylvia knew that even if she spoke, it would be in vain.

Valda was actually considered a mild-mannered type.

In this world, what is truly distorted is the Integrated Enterprise Conglomerate.

To ensure economic stability, the Integrated Enterprise Conglomerate has consistently maintained a wealth gap between different groups, resulting in the creation of countless slums and causing countless wars in border countries.

That's the real cruelty.

Compared to these things, one person's safety is insignificant.

"Well then, I have shown my goodwill." Matthias glanced at Sylvia, then at Fang Li, and said with a smile, "And I only have one request."

"I know," Fang Li said calmly. "Just like I said at the beginning, I only want to get back my friend's teacher's body. So, as long as you return Ursula, I can guarantee that I will never interfere in your affairs again, and I will not reveal these things to anyone else."

This is just an empty promise.

Surely, if there really is some major plan, Matthias would never trust such a few words.

But Fang Li was an exception.

"My master is Fan Xinglu of ' Myriad Heavenly Net,' and she maintains a non-aggression-free relationship with you all."

Fang Li said, "As a disciple of the ' Myriad Heavenly Net,' the promises I make should be considered credible, right?"

"Of course." Matthias chuckled. "I just hope that Fang doesn't hold a grudge about the time I seriously injured you last time."

Upon hearing this, Fang Li glanced at Matthias's hand and said with a smile, "I think you have more reason to resent me than the harm I caused you."

After all, one side was only seriously injured and has already recovered, while the other side is crippled and will never recover. It's obvious who suffered the loss.

Afterwards, Fang Li and Matthias exchanged some meaningless words before Fang Li got up to say goodbye.

As he watched Fang Li and Sylvia leave, Matthias's smile gradually faded, and he became thoughtful.

Until a voice rang out.

"Are you really going to compromise with that human?"

With these words, Valda's figure appeared out of thin air, slowly emerging from behind Matthias.

Matthias didn't turn around, but simply said, "After all, that person has too many mysteries, unknown sources of information, unknown abilities, and he's also a disciple valued by ' Myriad Heavenly Net.' It's really not appropriate for me to attack him now that he's won the ' Phoenix Star Martial Festival.'"

"But you can't be sure they won't attack you, can you?" Valda said expressionlessly. "Or would you rather believe a verbal agreement made by a human?"

"I'm just choosing to trust my current judgment," Matthias said meaningfully. "At least, he has no reason to interfere with us, just like his master."

"...If this is your judgment, then I will abide by it." Valda was silent for a while, then said, "When do you plan to return this body to them?"

"As soon as possible," Matthias said without hesitation. "I will help you find another suitable body. You should quickly sever ties with your current body and stop giving that person an excuse to harass us."

"Understood." Valda left those words behind, then turned and disappeared.

Only Matthias remained, standing before the enormous glass wall, gazing at the scenery outside, and murmuring to himself.

"So, what will happen next?"