However, Justice (Order) was ultimately the embodiment of Order, so it had to ensure that every procedure conformed to the fairness of the rules.
It continued:
"Although Sin of Desirelessness's proxy vote may be ruled valid, it cannot be considered effective until we confirm whether the form of the vote it cast represents Filth and Decay's true will. This is to prevent an emissary from taking advantage of the True God's disconnection to collude with a third party and deprive the True God of its rights.
"My existence is precisely to ensure that every procedure is fair and free of errors. Therefore, this matter requires further discussion."
The remark was so pointed that it was practically accusing Nothingness of cheating. The problem was that it was indeed fair, to the point that Cheng Shi could not think of any grounds for rebuttal.
Justice (Order) was truly troublesome... It was both the blade Nothingness borrowed and the shield defending against Nothingness. This contradictory unity was enough to make anyone anxious.
Just as Cheng Shi racked his brains, trying to figure out how to bypass this step, Deception, who had finally enjoyed watching the show, spoke up. It grinned cheekily.
"This is simple. Old fossil, why don't you go to the Sea of Desire and ask?"
Was that even a human thing to say?
The balance fell silent. Clearly, it was only responsible for raising procedural objections; as for how to verify the matter, it did not care. At most, it could drag the issue out indefinitely. At least, that would still benefit Annihilation.
Of course, Justice (Order) did not favor anyone. It was only responsible to the covenant and to Order.
Seeing this, the resentment in Annihilation's eyes faded somewhat. It looked at Deception and sneered.
"So it seems Nothingness must