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The saintess's generous promise took Chen Rui by surprise, as had her earlier decision to let Paul leave while keeping him behind alone. As the saying went, no one rose early without profit to be had. "Richard" was merely a "weakling" who possessed Beast Taming Technique—what could there possibly be about him that this Lady Saintess found worth relying on?

Chen Rui reacted swiftly, immediately putting on an invigorated expression. "Any three conditions?"

"That's right. The prerequisite is that you complete a certain task."

"No problem! I'm willing to join the Hall of Holy Favor and serve Your Excellency!" Chen Rui looked as though a pie had fallen from the sky, utterly thrilled. Though he had no idea what the saintess wanted him to do, he understood perfectly well that the so-called "any" three conditions could not possibly come without limits. Take Xuedalai, for instance—given his status, if he truly made such a request, he would likely be controlled at once.

Eudora slowly descended, studying him for a few moments before nodding in satisfaction. "What you are about to see, including what I require you to do, must not be revealed to anyone—not even Paul. Otherwise... everything you hope for will turn to nothing, including your life."

"I understand, Your Excellency."

Though it was a naked threat, the saintess's cordial voice seemed to carry a kind of magic that made it nearly impossible to feel any resentment.

"Take this. Don't let go," Eudora said with a wave of her hand. A white sphere the size of a ping-pong ball appeared before Chen Rui. "Follow me. Remember, do not move more than five meters away from me."

Chen Rui grasped the white sphere and immediately felt waves of piercing cold radiating from it. He shuddered reflexively, then followed Eudora toward the