Why were they getting along so well now?
Of course, it was because he was rather good at dealing with girls with Mei's face.
—His understanding of Raiden Mei was at negative distance.
Russell thought to himself.
But such words were clearly unsuitable to say to Himeko and Aventurine.
Therefore—
With a solemn expression, like a dignified Buddha, he turned to Himeko and spoke gravely.
"The reason for all this is probably that I'm exceptionally skilled at manipulating people's hearts. I've already turned her into my puppet."
Himeko: ?!!!
What the fuck was that supposed to mean?!!!
Herta, Ruan Mei, and Acheron
Directly controlling a Void Emissary?
"Are you kidding me?"
Himeko's voice rose several pitches without her meaning to.
Void Emissaries were the most unusual category among all Emissaries.
Setting aside their capacity to bear power, the upper limit of that profession was directly equal to the God of Nihility.
Even without setting capacity aside, every being capable of becoming a Self-Extinguisher was among the very best of the best.
If not for the fact that this young lady Emissary seemed to have once been cared for by a Sea Navigator, let alone inviting her to participate in Aventurine's plan, they would probably have had to down three liters of baijiu before even meeting her, just to show respect.
Could an existence of that caliber really be controlled through mind manipulation?
"You guessed right. I was joking."
"I have to burn my life just to unleash an Emissary-level attack, copy skills, and turn the area into a spell formation. Of course I can't control a Void Emissary."
At that.
The Dragon Sovereign spoke as if it were nothing, and while he said so, Acheron—who should have been fighting him in a tangled brawl—was pouring tea for him at his