Anyone could make threats, of course.
But Lin En didn't care. He had no desire to wreak havoc on the world, nor any particular interest in destroying it or establishing a reign of terror. His greatest wish was to raise a few more Little Reds, set up a few production lines, tease the Valkyrie, and live as a wealthy man who never had to worry about food or clothing.
(~￣▽￣)~
And to live that sort of life, he naturally had to eliminate every source of instability.
"Come on! Don't try anything funny!"
Lin En kept his eye closed as he urged her to transmit the information.
"Since we've already undergone Soul Fusion, copy what you know and send it over. Remember, don't tamper with any of it. If I catch you, I'll immediately sever your connection to the Great Sun and let Eternal Night descend in seven days. Don't think I can't do it."
Oh dear. That line was rolling off his tongue now. Having leverage over someone really did feel wonderful. The threats just came naturally.
Sorry, Your Majesty the Valkyrie. This is the price of barbecuing me for ten years.
Shinsen Saya's eyes were red as she held Ophiel's Origin Substance, which she had received in their exchange. Without a word, she could only transmit the information about her Seven Divine Attendants under duress.
And how tragic that was.
Because, in a sense, this was betrayal.
Through repeated betrayals and helping a tyrant do evil, she was buying a guarantee of the world's continued existence from this demon. Yet she knew perfectly well that this was merely a slow death. One day, once this fellow firmly established himself down below, he would surely kill her too, and the whole world would become a den for his indulgences.
"I'm