Mora studied the "Pale Demon Eye" closely. "I've heard a few things, Mentor. They say you've been keeping a low profile in Deep Blue World because you're aiming to become a 'deity.' Seems there really is some truth to that. But there's no point telling me these insights. I don't understand any of it. You two would be better off talking face-to-face."
Then she added, "You call him pragmatic, Mentor, but have you noticed how many meters the Forward Base digs toward Deep Blue World every day? I think killing you is his most pragmatic consideration. Inner and Outer Earth, the Central Star Zone, and then you, lurking right in the middle. A situation that complicated is a nightmare just to think about. Any deity would blow a gasket if they didn't simplify things fast... Mm, you can take that as a little advice for both of you. Whether you listen is another matter."
Mora made no attempt to hide her desire to watch the trouble escalate.
The Pale Demon Eye opposite her returned to his usual cold directness. "Apart from advice, do you have any information of greater value?"
Mora knew the conversation was ending, and she had no intention of prolonging it. She spread her hands and shrugged theatrically. "At a time like this, in a place like this, Mentor, are you trying to make me squander every last bit of goodwill my junior has toward me?"
"I see. Another time, then."
Li Wei drove the unrecognizably altered Combat Puppet away with heavy steps.
Mora stared at that uncanny retreating figure for a long time, confirming that the "back of its head" also looked like the "Pale Demon Eye." She could not tell whether both sides looked that way or whether it had turned back at a speed