Cheng Yu smiled and said,
"Really? If Uncle Dermot knew how much thought you'd put into this, he might be so moved he'd cry his eyes out."
At last, he turned to look at Cheng Yu. Cheng Yu took out the token identifying him as a VIP member of the Thousand Eyes Club. He couldn't read any emotion on that insect-like face, but just then, Miss Puppet's voice rang out.
"Your Highness, the semi-informational energy aggregate before you just displayed a slight emotional fluctuation. Analysis suggests panic."
Hearing her say that made Cheng Yu even more certain, but he continued at his leisurely pace.
"Still, what you did this time has caused quite a bit of trouble for Uncle Dermot's upcoming speaking tour. I'm sure you'll be willing to make a major sacrifice to ensure it goes smoothly, won't you?"
The monster froze. Wait, you're going to sacrifice me right off the bat? You're not here to reward me? The outcome was bad, but my intentions were good! I knew there would be some punishment, but a sacrifice?
Just who was this guy?
He looked at Cheng Yu and said,
"Everything I did was for Lord Dermot. I-"
Cheng Yu cut him off.
"If it was for Uncle Dermot, you should be prepared to make the necessary sacrifices. Your commitment is still lacking, comrade. Or could it be..."
At this point, Cheng Yu narrowed his eyes and asked in a scrutinizing tone,
"You deliberately sabotaged Uncle Dermot's speaking tour?"
The monster remained expressionless, or perhaps Cheng Yu simply couldn't read his face, but his voice grew urgent.
"I did not! Don't spout nonsense! I, Rosetti, have followed Lord Dermot since the moment he became the Disciple of the Divine Emperor. I've devoted all my loyalty and ability to him. Who