"Even so, I'm only barely holding on! Even very powerful Authority Holders would have to pay a steep price if they wanted to force their way into the domain without my consent!"
"And what about you? Other than watching, what can you do?"
He was questioning them, but he was also displaying his own efforts and sacrifices, refuting Mia's lofty argument about observation.
Especially after the surrounding Authority Holders heard this, the way they looked at Mia's group changed almost simultaneously.
Shen Yi merely remained silent when he saw this.
Alvin was not seeking an explanation at all. He was practically roasting Mia and the others over a fire, taking the opportunity to negotiate for more favorable terms.
What a business genius... Shen Yi silently mocked inwardly.
Just as the atmosphere grew tense once more, Miao Xing, who had been shrouded in flowing starlight beside Mia all this time, gave a soft laugh.
The laughter conveyed a thought through the starlight, gentle yet carrying a trace of helplessness and disdain.
"Alvin, even if you hadn't tried to provoke us, one of the purposes of this trip was to help you strengthen the defense system of the Mechanical Divine Domain, as well as assist with the subsequent plan to eradicate the undead."
"We have seen all that you have done. The Association has not offered nothing in return, so there is no need for this."
As her words fell, the vast, icy starlight around Miao Xing suddenly brightened.
She made no exaggerated movement. She merely raised the eyes hidden behind the starlight slightly and looked toward the thin Rule Domain surrounding the Mechanical Divine Domain, forcibly maintained by Alvin and flowing with dim blue light.
The next instant, a wondrous sight unfolded before everyone.
Countless tiny, brilliant specks of starlight appeared