"From the look of you, you seem quite confident. You should know that the Four Divine Beast Sovereigns were killed by the Chief Sovereign of Light."
"That guy treats Sovereign Sparks as trophies. What do you think would happen if I told the Chief Sovereign of Light about this? He's always wanted to kill whoever got his trophy."
Teresia didn't answer right away. He remained completely calm.
"Oh? And? You came to see me just to tell me that?"
Huosi asked in an even tone.
"Of course not. I came to warn you—and, while I'm at it, make a deal with you."
Teresia spoke unhurriedly.
"Oh? What kind of deal? Let's hear it."
Huosi stalled for time without letting it show, while sending his projected clone to check on the satellite in another plane.
"I can keep your secret and make sure the Chief Sovereign of Light never learns about you. But you'll have to give me something in return. Fair enough?"
A hint of amusement entered Teresia's voice. He seemed to think Huosi wouldn't dare turn on him.
"Oh? From the sound of it, you want my Sovereign Spark!"
Huosi's voice turned icy.
A Sovereign Spark was the most precious thing in the Coiling Dragon Universe, bar none. Teresia thought he could just talk his way into one? Dream on.
"So what if I do? You don't want to spend your whole life hiding in a Material Plane, do you? If I tell Augusta, you're finished!"
Teresia paid no heed to Huosi's tone and continued threatening him.
"You said it yourself: this is the Chief Sovereign of Light Augusta's trophy. What gives you the right to take it? Aren't you afraid Augusta will kill you?"
Huosi shot back, his voice hard.
"Of course I'm not worried. If I'm exposed,