Smir's sudden plea for mercy caught all three of them off guard.
Especially the kobold Renzik.
"Smir, have you lost your mind?"
"You're about to get your reward, and now you're saying you don't want it?"
"And when did the Grand Colonizer ever say he wanted to kill us? If you want to live, just claim your reward and live well!"
Smir ignored his dim-witted companion and continued kowtowing to Shi Aotian, begging for mercy.
His miserable appearance was no different from that of the Palu Minotaur that had been groveling on the ground earlier.
Shi Aotian lowered his eyelids slightly and looked down at the trembling Smir from above, smiling faintly.
"Where did you get the idea that I wanted to kill you?"
Smir shuddered again and hurriedly explained.
"You're clearly very interested in those people from Earth. You really want to know what exactly they told us."
"That interest is far beyond what delaying the liberation of the Palu Star Belt by three months could offset."
"You brought us here because you intend to use some method to learn the memories in our minds and uncover Earth's secrets!"
"But if that happens... if that happens, we'll have broken our oath. The invisible power of the rules will crush us into paste!"
A flash of appreciation passed through Shi Aotian's eyes, and the smile on his face widened.
"You're smarter than I imagined."
"I appreciate capable people. Your ability to read people and situations is a rare talent as well."
"Don't be afraid. I won't kill you. I'm going to reward you, in recognition of your contributions to the Slave Group."
"Come in with me."
With that, Shi Aotian withdrew his gaze from the foxman Smir and walked into the stone door on his own.
He seemed completely unconcerned