No.
I don't want to be your brother.
Lake listened to the Heaven Overlord's call coming through the heavenly communications system and couldn't help raising an eyebrow.
After all...
How should he put it?
Even Lake felt a tiny bit embarrassed when he thought about how he was not only going to take the Overlord's daughter and territory, but would even chop the Overlord up in the end.
Especially when the Overlord kept calling him "brother" one moment and "dear friend" the next.
If someone with even the slightest shred of propriety and shame—rather than shamelessness—had been in his place, they probably would have been completely shaken in their resolve by now.
What a pity.
Rest assured, Overlord. I swear I'll let you die peacefully. If necessary, I'll hold a grand ceremony so you'll feel like a hero when you came and a hero when you leave.
That was what Lake thought. He then turned to Hexi, who was already dressed, and said, "Stay here. If you need anything, tell the Six Angels outside. They're my people."
Hexi looked at Lake. "Like those people in the prison?"
Lake smiled faintly and did not offer any further explanation. With a single turn, he was already fully dressed. Then he pushed open the door and walked out.
Inside the Heaven Overlord's palace.
The Heaven Overlord stood on the elevated platform with his back to Lake. "Did the Saintess come looking for you last night?"
Lake entered the palace. "She did."
The Heaven Overlord turned to look at Lake, his gaze flickering. "I imagine the Saintess told you that she would be punished by me if you told the truth."
Lake smiled. "She did. But you won't punish her."
"Oh? Why?"
"I like her."
"..."
The Heaven Overlord's expression froze for a moment.