Xianyu's pupils trembled. For a moment, he had no idea what to say.
His special constitution as a "Higher-Dimensional Invader" could affect high-level NPCs to a certain extent.
For example, in his presence, Fuli seemed to suffer a debuff that inexplicably reduced their combat power, exposing flaws even a human could spot.
He suspected Aha would be affected too. Offering Aha canned food had served two purposes: having some fun and taking the opportunity to test his theory.
Of course, having fun had been the bigger reason.
Xianyu had originally assumed Aha knew what the cans contained and was playing along for amusement. But after Aha burst out laughing, he came up with another theory.
Could "Higher-Dimensional Invaders" interfere with high-level NPCs' judgment to some degree?
With too few samples available, Xianyu merely filed that theory away.
He understood Aha and knew retaliation was inevitable. But he had never imagined... this Aeon would ruin his reputation with a mutually destructive attack!
That happened a thousand years ago... why are you dragging up ancient history?! Why won't you let the whole ○ Master thing go?!
Xianyu forced himself to keep smiling while inwardly falling apart.
Akivili, who had heard the same words and received an overwhelming amount of information, was utterly bewildered.
First, Akivili glanced at Xianyu, whose expression betrayed nothing, then at Aha, who was chugging champagne nearby.
Akivili pointed at themself and asked hesitantly:
"Did I come at a bad time?"
Xianyu's mind raced as he restrained the urge to shake his head frantically.
At those words, he looked firmly at Akivili and said with complete sincerity:
"No, Akivili. You came at exactly the right time."
Akivili did not agonize over it for long.
On one side was the Aeon of Elation. On the other was a dear friend