The various factions in Liyue received word that the Geo Archon, Morax, needed another year to consolidate his realm of power and would not accept any visitors.
However, on a certain day the following year, he would bestow a blessing upon all of Liyue.
Members of the major factions could attend then, and they would receive a separate notification of the exact date.
Although the major factions felt somewhat disappointed, since the god had spoken, they naturally obeyed.
The various factions departed one after another.
In the carriage returning to the Star Luo Empire.
Smiling broadly, Dai Weisi raised a wineglass toward the chimpanzee-like creature before him in a token toast. "My foolish little brother, once we return to the Star Luo Empire, your dear elder brother will be sure to give you a proper working-over... ah, no, I mean, settle you in properly!"
That was what he said, at least.
But anyone could hear the mockery in Dai Weisi's voice.
Mitsuki sat beside Dai Weisi, while the Shrek Three Musketeers and Flender sat opposite them.
All four had already had their Soul Power sealed.
Mitsuki still wore a smile, as he seemingly always did. He told Dai Weisi, "There are still some materials from failed experiments in the Laboratory. We could use them to take good 'care' of the Third Prince!"
Dai Mubai's maggot-like body shuddered. He looked fearfully at Mitsuki, remembering the days when the Goblin Teachers had dragged him off to remedial classes.
Although several years had passed, the agony Dai Mubai had suffered in those classrooms remained fresh in his memory.
"Brother Mitsuki, that's a splendid idea! Hahaha, keh keh keh keh..." Dai Weisi burst out laughing, even sounding a little like a villain.
Damn you, Big Waste Gang! Hurry up and save us! Dai