As for Xiao, this senior of hers, the Guardian Yaksha under the Geo Archon and the one most favored by the Geo Archon...
Testarossa held him in the highest respect, whether for his strength or his character.
Of course, the most important reason was still his achievements and strength.
Moreover, she knew her own limits. She was no match for the Great Sage of Demon Subjugation, so... she knew when to yield.
Besides, they both served under the Geo Archon and were his subjects. There was no need for hostility.
Although the Geo Archon's favor toward Xiao truly made others jealous, as long as she worked hard... she believed that one day, she would obtain what she wanted.
At that moment, Mo Li, seated upon his Demon King Throne, paid little attention to such trivial matters. Compared to these useless concerns, the alliance pact with the Barren Land was far more important.
After hearing those sacred words of the pact, Dagruel felt an invisible, untouchable, indescribable shackle—or perhaps a restriction—descend upon him.
Yet after sensing it, the first thing that rose in Dagruel's heart was not wariness or solemnity, but relief.
Compared to a verbal deal, Dagruel also felt more at ease with a true contract.
Even though Morax's reputation was more than reliable, even though Morax had no reason to deceive him.
Morax was known as the God of Geo, the Geo Archon, the God of Precious Metals... and the God of Contracts!
Thus, when it came to contracts, Morax represented the greatest authority, fairness, and assurance!
Dagruel did not worry that Morax would violate the contract, just as he had never doubted his own love for his subjects.
"Then... when will you travel with me to the Barren Land? Do we need to set a time? Could it