Even as Pan Chabuko was being driven to the brink of collapse by the Legion...
Cheng Yu was chatting with System in the central command room aboard the Iron Throne.
(System, I've noticed you seem a lot quieter since we entered the Small Heavens.) ( ﹁ ﹁ )
"There's not much I can do about that. Almost everyone you meet could trigger an Achievement. I'm afraid saying too much might stop you from getting them." ╮(╯▽╰)╭
Cheng Yu grew a little suspicious.
(Why do I feel like you're in a hurry? Achievements are optional for me most of the time, really. No need to get so worked up.) (´ｰ∀ｰ`)
"Heh." (¬д¬.)
(Am I wrong?) ( ¬､¬)
"I think you've had it too easy for too long. Have you forgotten what's in my system shop? Let me tell you, as long as you have currency, I can let you pay your way straight to Mythic." (¬д¬.)
(All that big talk! Mere Mythic? I thought you could let me pay my way to The Unspeakable.) ( ¬､¬)
"Heh. 'Mere Mythic,' huh? Such Divine Might you have, Lord Cheng~ Give you a few more years of running wild, and will you stop respecting even the venerable Big Shot himself?" (๑‾ ꇴ ‾๑)
(Of course I don't just look up to Big Shot. I respect him in my heart, unlike a certain System! Tsk, tsk, tsk! All you do is flatter and fawn. In ancient times, you'd have been a treacherous courtier for sure!) (｀⌒´メ)
"All right, I can't be bothered arguing with you. Let's talk business." (≡•̀·̯•́≡)
Seeing that System didn't seem to be joking, Cheng Yu grew serious too.
(Is this about why you're so eager for me to get stronger?) (‧_‧?)
"Yes. Listen..."
Cheng Yu's expression remained unchanged.
*(I see. No