That evening, Carmen invited Luo Yan to a banquet.
It was a celebration, and everyone involved had gathered to eat and drink as they pleased.
Luo Yan came alone, and rather late.
He saw an empty seat at Carmen's table and walked over.
Luo Yan sat down and looked at Carmen across from him, then at Huang Ji, Amu, and Saiyid beside them. He glanced around at the hall full of Double Pupils Faction members, his thoughts in turmoil.
When Carmen saw him arrive, he raised his glass with a smile. "First, let's celebrate the recovery of the sacred relic. Cheers."
Everyone clinked glasses and drained their drinks.
Carmen set down his glass and laughed. "Luo Yan, what do you think of what I said this afternoon?"
Luo Yan smiled. "An excellent insight. Since you speak for the Lord's will, big brother, I'll naturally stand with you."
"Good, good! Let's keep drinking!" Carmen sounded pleased, but he was irritated. Luo Yan was still dodging the point.
After another round of drinks, Carmen glanced at Luo Yan. The man showed no intention of speaking up. What's this supposed to mean? Am I not fit to be the Eternal Sword-Keeper? No wonder Carmen was annoyed. He had declared his position and laid everything on the line. Luo Yan ought to have been overjoyed, invited him into the Double Pupils Faction, and said, "With Carmen at my side, I'm like a fish in water."
Instead, Luo Yan had come over and sat there without a word, as calm as could be. What was that about? "Luo Yan, what do you think of what I said this afternoon?" Carmen asked with a smile.
"I just think you acted too hastily, big brother," Luo Yan said. "Dis will be coming down in half a month.