The black-mist Demon's blood-red eyes lit up. "What about the Human Emperor?"
Di Tian fell silent for a moment. He raised his head and looked at the mass of black mist, a flicker of complicated emotion crossing his eyes before quickly vanishing.
"Leave the Human Emperor to me." His voice was quiet, but carried an unquestionable resolve. "On the day of the National Fortune Tournament, everyone's attention will be on the arena. I'll fabricate an 'urgent military report' to lure the Human Emperor into the Imperial Study alone. The restrictions are already in place there. With the Great Elder personally taking action, combined with my-"
He paused.
"Combined with my ability, success will be guaranteed."
The black-mist Demon gave a low laugh that echoed through the sealed bunker, sending chills down their spines.
"Good. Very good." Its gaze swept over the two men. "Lord Hades will be delighted to hear this. Once Great Xia falls, the Skyhawk Empire will become our race's ally in the mortal world-"
It looked at Di Tian.
"And you will become the Human Emperor of the new Great Xia."
Di Tian did not answer. He merely lowered his head slightly, as though bowing-or hiding something.
Layton looked at Di Tian, a meaningful smile curling his lips. "First Prince-no, Your Majesty, the future Human Emperor. Here's to our partnership."
Di Tian raised his head and looked at Layton's outstretched hand, remaining silent for a moment. Then he reached out and shook it.
"Here's to our partnership."
The black-mist Demon's laughter rang out again, its blood-red eyes flickering in the mist like two flames from hell.
"In three days, Lord Hades will personally march on Great Xia. By then, the Four Great Powers will have gathered in the Imperial Capital, and all eyes will be on the