"That crucial knowledge is also my bargaining chip. After all, only a handful of people in the world know how to do it..."
"And I happen to be one of them."
The last time Yan Huan had heard about controlling a Stellaron was on Penacony.
The Family had its own theory about Stellarons, but they certainly wouldn't share it with him.
"Why should I believe you?" Yan Huan looked Laigushi up and down. "And who the hell are you? Another Great-Eradicator?"
"No, no, no..." Laigushi denied it.
"I'm merely someone drifting among the stars... someone desperate for answers."
"That's all."
"Please weigh your options carefully. After all, the choice before you..."
"—has a one-in-three chance of elevating you into a being unique in the galaxy."
"One in three? Why isn't it a hundred percent?" Yan Huan demanded. "Did you pocket the other two-thirds?"
Laigushi: "..."
"I truly have no interest in that sort of thing..."
Yan Huan: "Got it. Destroying worlds is what you're interested in."
"..." Laigushi fell silent for a moment, then said helplessly:
"Very well."
"You may continue your journey..."
"The hell I will." Yan Huan immediately drew a mimicry longsword.
"You're standing right in front of me. Why don't I just capture you?"
"If I've got this right, you're the only enemy we have left on Amphoreus besides Iron Tomb!"
"Relax. Take a deep breath. You might feel a little dizzy, but bear with it."
"Of course I've taken precautions for my own safety," Laigushi stressed.
"Beyond Mythology is the domain of Erudition. Here, you cannot physically interfere with me, nor I with you."
"Since you refuse to join Destruction's embrace, there's no reason for us to remain in the Audience Gallery."
"Please return to the play. We'll meet again on Amphoreus."
"Of course, this meeting