He paused, his gaze turning sharp. "Some evil presence lies dormant deep within your consciousness."
Those words made all three envoys pale. The Consciousness Seeds within them sensed the threat and began to pulse frantically.
"What are you talking about?" Victor's voice carried anger, but even more confusion. He had no idea that a Consciousness Seed existed within him.
"Looks like even you don't know." Lin Ye sighed. "That makes it even more dangerous. Being controlled without realizing it means any decisions you make in that state are fundamentally unreliable."
Mephistopheles nodded from the side in confirmation. "Lin Ye is right. All three of your consciousnesses have been influenced by some force."
The three envoys looked at one another. They had never imagined that they might be under someone else's control. Yet Lin Ye and Mephistopheles's words forced them to reassess their condition.
"Even if what you say is true, it cannot change the Alliance's resolution." Victor tried to remain calm. "You must give us an answer within three universe cycles."
Upon hearing that deadline, Lin Ye suddenly laughed. His laughter was clear and confident, filling the three envoys with inexplicable unease.
"You know, I have a better proposal." There was a dangerous charm in Lin Ye's voice. "Since the Alliance is so confident, why not have every member of the High Council come together?"
Those words exploded in the hearts of the three envoys like thunder.
"Y-you're provoking the Alliance?" Odin's lightning grew even more violent. "You alone want to oppose the entire High Council?"
"Why not?" Lin Ye's confidence stunned everyone. "If you truly have absolute certainty, then you should not fear such a challenge."
Victor, Marcus, and Odin all sensed the absolute confidence radiating from Lin Ye. It did not come from arrogance, but from complete command