"No." After sensing Undying Path's scorching gaze, Chen Li expressionlessly spat out two words.
"What did you say?" The smile on Undying Path's face instantly froze.
"I know about the deal between you and the Miraculous Forger. You were supposed to shine in this Holy Grail War, and in return, he would relieve you of your burden and let you die peacefully in your bed. Besides, you signed a contract. I don't think you'll survive." Chen Li folded his arms, leaving no room for negotiation in his tone.
"But I don't want to die now!" Undying Path said anxiously.
"Take it up with the Miraculous Forger." Chen Li rolled his eyes, looking entirely businesslike.
Undying Path truly felt like crying, but had no tears left.
In Pearl's eyes, Chen Li might simply have been dutifully cosplaying the Miraculous Forger and had gotten too deep into character.
But Undying Path knew that Chen Li really was the Miraculous Forger.
Chen Li's utterly unyielding attitude set alarm bells ringing in Undying Path's heart.
"Do... do I really have to die?" Undying Path asked pitifully.
"Yes." Chen Li nodded cruelly.
"Couldn't we... discuss it? Maybe let me not die just a little?" Undying Path tried to bargain.
"Hmm... as you just saw, I was fortunate enough to witness the entire process of the Galaxy Rangers hunting Phantylia. As far as I know, the Miraculous Forger seems to possess a marvelous item called the 'Human Emperor Banner,' which can perfectly house souls."
"I think you could simply die right in front of the Miraculous Forger to fulfill your contract, then have him take you in. You could keep being lifelong brothers with those Galaxy Rangers inside the Human Emperor Banner. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Chen Li said after stroking his chin and pretending to