Seeing that there was no room to turn things around, the Third Island Master's gaze slowly shifted from its earlier chill to sheer fury.
That fury infected every Star Sea Giant Beast on Third Island.
Chen Changan could feel that, at that moment, the entire Third Island seemed to be blanketed in anger.
Even so, Chen Changan never gave up on what he wanted. Some things simply weren't up for compromise.
Even if they didn't matter in the grand scheme of things.
Chen Changan's unyielding resolve had pushed the Third Island Master's emotions past the point of control.
Yet Chen Changan continued to gaze calmly at him, with a calmness that was frightening.
"When did you figure it out?"
Suddenly, the fury vanished from the Third Island Master's eyes, leaving only boredom and frustration.
"From the moment I set foot on the island, everything you did told me the same thing: enjoy yourself, accept your status as an honored guest, and enjoy everything this place has to offer."
"You did a great job, and your service was impeccable."
"But the moment I realized I was starting to feel tempted by what you said, I knew something was wrong."
"I'm not someone who refuses to enjoy himself, but I also know what I'm doing and what I need to do."
"Feeling tempted was a dangerous sign, because you... and all of Third Island, were constantly interfering with my mind, trying to bewitch me."
"Why interfere with my mind and bewitch me? It's obvious there's a trap here. So the third trial isn't about enjoying yourself. It's about... refusing to enjoy yourself."
"Am I right?"
After Chen Changan finished speaking, the Third Island Master sat down helplessly, looking both dejected and resigned.
"Boring. So boring."
"I thought someone had finally come along