Done.
Alvin turned his attention back to Shen Yi.
That transactional intent, filled with intense desire, came through again, far stronger than his earlier interest in Xilos.
"Human species... Shen Yi, how about we make a deal?"
"I don't need you to hand over the source of the Flame of Continued Combustion, but I need you to separate out one wisp—even an extremely tiny one. It must be a seed of the Flame of Continued Combustion that retains its activity and root characteristics, and give it to me."
"In exchange, I can provide absolute protection for you, and for a limited number of companions you designate, for as long as ten Beyond the World years."
"Within my Order Domain, your safety will be guaranteed by me. At the same time, you may enjoy basic supplies and information inquiry services."
"What do you think?"
Hearing Alvin's words, Lilith frowned. Clearly, she had not expected him to suddenly offer such generous terms.
"That condition is quite generous."
"The duration of one Beyond the World year is, in terms of breadth, only one-thousandth of the time inside a World Bubble."
"In other words, I can provide you with more than one hundred million years of protection in your original world's time."
"Combined with the rules of Beyond the World, you have thirty Beyond the World years in total. That is enough time for you to cultivate for a very long period, even to truly awaken your power."
Alvin added.
Only—
Before Shen Yi could answer, Lilith immediately cut in.
There was a hint of cunning in her tone.
"Alvin, I'm afraid your calculations are going to fall through."
"Shen Yi is already a member of my alliance now."
"According to the alliance agreement, he should receive my care." She deliberately emphasized the word