Hearing this, Mushroom's expression immediately turned strange.
"When did you become so compassionate? That's not like you at all. Did Gairo do something unspeakable to you?"
After saying that, he suspiciously glanced toward Niuniu's backside.
His appearance naturally made everyone burst into laughter.
Niuniu's face darkened. "Cut it out. I'm talking business."
"At the moment, we're still severely lacking Soft Coating Liquid. This stuff lets weapons exert their greatest power underwater, but there's no stable way to obtain it in fixed, large quantities."
"So, if Spirit Candle has that option, I suggest the Candle Keepers spare Gairo's life and have Him continuously produce Soft Coating Liquid for us, maximizing the benefits."
Niuniu said seriously for once.
After hearing him out, everyone found it quite reasonable. Indeed, there was no harm in temporarily sparing an Evil God like Gairo when He was useful to the player community. In any case, He could not stir up much trouble.
After discussing it for a while, they made their decision and prepared to speak with the Candle Keepers about it.
As a Candle Keeper, Rogue naturally received the players' request quickly. He had no objections. It was merely an Evil God; Candlewood Island could afford to accommodate one.
However, after pondering for a moment, he still decided to take control of Gairo himself rather than hand Him over to the players.
Soft Coating Liquid was, after all, tied to the players' interests. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Rogue could only trouble himself...
"Candlefire!"
At the sight of Candlefire's suddenly appearing phantom, Gairo was instantly scared out of His wits. He knelt prostrate on the ground, His body trembling.
"Great Candlefire... I have come to clearly recognize my sins..."
"Shut up."
Rogue could not be bothered to listen to His nonsense. He grabbed Him out of