The Most Realistic Problem

The Most Realistic Problem

Before she knew it, Qiyana had changed the way she addressed Karya. Even though she didn't believe he was actually Karya, she still had no choice but to lower her head and acknowledge his identity as "Karya."

The reason was simple: Karya had truly activated Karya's Relic.

Anyone who had activated ten of Karya's Relics—even if they weren't Karya—was someone Ixtal had no choice but to treat as Karya.

It might have sounded a little convoluted, but Qiyana immediately realized that, given the current situation, negotiating with him might be the better choice.

If they couldn't take him down quickly, negotiation was the best way to minimize their losses.

They could deal with the problem first and worry about the rest later!

Faced with Qiyana's swift change in attitude, Karya's eyes held a rare hint of admiration.

"Quick on the uptake, aren't you, Your Highness, Tenth Princess?" He also made a small adjustment to the way he addressed her. "Since you're willing to sit down and negotiate, that's good for everyone."

However, not everyone was as clearheaded as Qiyana. As Karya spoke with a smile, a disgruntled Great Elementalist stepped out from behind her, his language less than polite.

He clearly didn't approve of Qiyana's attitude.

Or rather, he and Qiyana weren't on the same side to begin with.

Although Qiyana wanted to resolve the issue through negotiation, he saw no reason for Ixtal to hold its nose and acknowledge that a thief had the right to negotiate. They'd gained no advantage even when all the Great Elementalists had attacked together, but that didn't stop him from running his mouth.

Faced with this blockhead who couldn't read the room, Karya watched Qiyana's expression while directing Malphite Two to block the big man's path.

Qiyana watched the