"Mortals, the one standing before you is a demigod. I advise you to watch your words and actions."
"Mortals, the one standing before you is a demigod. I advise you to watch your words and actions."
"You're standing before a demigod, mortal. I advise you to watch your words and actions."
### Cheng Shi merely smiled and paid it no mind. ### Who wasn't a demigod these days? ### When you were out in the world, you made your own identity. If you insisted on bringing this up, he would have to trot out his long list of titles and scare people again. ### Cheng Shi had seen through the other party's desire to discuss something with him, so he did not hold back at all. Seeing that Cheng Shi was not buying it, Candlelight Person grew furious, and the flames on their body suddenly flared with a bang. ### They were startled by the sight as well. Their gaze sharpened as they studied Cheng Shi, and they said thoughtfully: ### "My feeling was right after all... ### "Tell me why you're here, Fate Weaver. If you want my trust, you have to offer your sincerity, don't you?" ### Cheng Shi waved a hand. ### "No, you're the one who wants my trust. ### "We may indeed be the two being manipulated, but my game can proceed without you. I just don't know whether yours can proceed without me... ### "So tell me your purpose first. ### "Little... Hope's Flame, I never wanted to become a Fire Keeper. If you want me to shield you from the wind, you need to tell me why I should—and..." ### "The benefits?" Candlelight Person blinked. ### "..." ### Great. Another episode of my reputation getting ruined. ### *Which Fire Keeper has been badmouthing