"Oh, Eguptos."
"Why did you suddenly decide to open up?"
Zong Shen folded his arms across his chest and watched him with great interest.
In truth, he understood perfectly well.
What had changed Eguptos's mind was not his need for a spatial teleportation artifact.
It was the power of chaos Zong Shen had displayed earlier.
The claim that chaos could break all laws was no empty boast.
Possessing the power of chaos was effectively equivalent to possessing a Master Key capable of breaking through the vast majority of magical restrictions.
That was the real reason Eguptos insisted on expressing his willingness to cooperate with Zong Shen despite having suffered a setback.
With the power of chaos aiding him, he would have far greater confidence in stealing the [Crescent Scepter].
Beyond that, he also coveted the secrets on Zong Shen's person.
He was already proficient in all manner of theft techniques. If he could likewise master the power of chaos, he would be able to target those high-level magical restrictions that had once given him trouble.
The range of things he could steal would increase dramatically.
It would not even be an exaggeration to say that he might obtain the authority of the God of Thieves!
This was a niche divine path with few followers.
Yet it had its own merits.
Zong Shen's blunt words displeased Eguptos.
He ground his teeth inwardly.
"This guy... he really leaves no openings!"
"And he seems to have developed quite a bit of hostility toward me."
"Could he have noticed my original intentions?"
Eguptos Neil was no dull-witted fellow.
He could clearly sense the change in Zong Shen's attitude toward him.
At that moment, he did not refute Zong Shen. Instead, he pondered silently.
His thoughts raced as he slowly raised his head.
"So what