Gu Qingshan felt a surge of excitement.
Since the Black Sea Lady had agreed, Order would grow and flourish at an astonishing pace. He just didn't know if they would make it in time—
"Lady, when the World Gate opens, will you have the power to awaken the Waiters?" Gu Qingshan asked.
"Given the current rate of progress, we won't make it in time," the Black Sea Lady replied. "I'm afraid we'll have to wait until an hour after the World Gate opens."
An hour later?
They'd never make it!
"Lady, please put me through to Raven. I need to speak with him," Gu Qingshan said.
"Please wait. Connecting now."
The next moment, a distinctly displeased voice sounded in Gu Qingshan's ear:
"Well, well, Gu Ye. My lord, you finally remembered me?"
It was Raven.
Ever since Raven had gone off to spread Order, Gu Qingshan and Mu had been busy dealing with all kinds of things and had forgotten about him.
Of course he had every reason to be indignant.
Gu Qingshan adjusted his tone and exclaimed, "Raven, you're one of the most crucial people among us, working to save billions upon billions of worlds. How could I dare disturb you?"
Mu had joined the call as well. She chimed in, "Exactly. We can only handle the trivial odds and ends. You're the savior of this world, Raven. We wouldn't dare interrupt your work without good reason."
Silence fell on the other end for several breaths.
Suddenly, a burst of laughter came through:
"Hahahahahaha! Of course! Of course!"
"Saving the world is child's play for me. You've seen far too little of the world; there's no need to be so flustered."
Gu Qingshan kept a straight face as he said, "I'm afraid there's no choice, Raven. We're at a