Silver put away his butterfly knives and spread his hands. "Captain, what are you talking about?"
Lu Yin stared into Silver's eyes. "I know all about you. It wouldn't be difficult for your people to deal with a few Explorers, but think carefully about the consequences. If anything happens to this ship, countless powerful figures across the Human Starfield will turn their attention here. Everything about you will be exposed."
Silver's lips curled. "So?"
"You went to all the trouble of traveling from the Great Yu Empire to the Tenth Academy. You couldn't have come just for this warship," Lu Yin said coldly.
A cold glint flashed in Silver's eyes. "If you know that, why are you still trying to stop me? Are you afraid?"
Lu Yin didn't answer. He was indeed wary of the New Human Alliance's methods. It was a colossal organization.
"Captain, you're not worried about this ship. You're worried about yourself." Silver's gaze turned mocking. "What happened at Pirate Port left a shadow on you. You're afraid something will happen to this ship and you'll have to relive that experience." Lu Yin didn't deny it. Silver continued, "You're also afraid that your talent will draw our attention—and that we might even take you away."
Lu Yin looked at him for a moment, then let go and sat back down on the bed.
Silver looked surprised. "You don't want to deny it?"
Lu Yin raised his eyes. "What exactly is it about the Great Yu Empire that you want?"
Silver's eyes flickered. "You're changing the subject."
"That's right. But I really am curious. You're far too interested in the Great Yu Empire—too invested in it, even. Your organization is enormous, but it couldn't have raised someone like you without considerable effort. You're certainly not a nobody in