Toru slowly picked up the roasted leg of lamb on the table and began eating!
He showed no intention of speaking right away!
(?┏~┓?) "Before I tell you what was discussed at the meeting, shouldn't you fulfill the promise you made?"
Ruiya scoffed. "Get this straight: you're in no position to bargain with me!"
"If the Holy Star hadn't infused you with Bose Particles to help you break through, would your talent and age have left you any hope of advancing further?"
"Who do you think gave you your Dao Heaven Level 5 rank?"
Toru's expression darkened. "I took a huge risk by working with you. If you don't give me what you promised, you won't get a single word out of me!"
Ruiya narrowed her eyes. "Taking that risk was your own choice! Do you really think the Holy Star can't do without you? If I can't get it out of you—"
"I can get it from someone else! Opportunities like this don't come along every day. Whether you can seize yours is up to you!"
Toru's heart jolted. "You have someone else in the council? Who?"
Ruiya's expression remained blank. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't. The more you know, the more likely you are to lose your life!"
"As long as you cooperate, Dao Heaven Level 6, Level 8, the peak—even surpassing Dao Heaven—won't be a dream!"
"Stay close to the Holy Star, and it won't treat you unfairly. You know we have the power to make it happen!"
"When Blue Star becomes a Star Ruin, you might even be made a king among men for your service. But that person could be you, or it could be someone else! Understand?"
Toru swallowed, his eyes brighter than ever. Surpass Dao Heaven? Become a king among men?
He'd never