As everyone focused on Jiang Yu, Cirrus's words reminding them of this child's habit of doing whatever came to mind, Cirrus chuckled again and said to Xueyi, the Judge:
"Or perhaps I want to exchange this for a promise from the Ten-Lords Commission to let me go?"
Cirrus's words brought Xueyi back to reality. She turned once more toward the Heliobus Jiang Yu had caught, who took the form of an eyeball but currently looked more like a balloon.
"A Judge of the Ten-Lords Commission never makes empty promises. If you can resolve the present crisis, I can petition the Ten Lords to grant you freedom. But I cannot guarantee the outcome."
"Oh, what a stubborn stick in the mud." Cirrus sighed.
Just then, she suddenly felt a tug from below. Her whole body was yanked down, and Jiang Yu caught her in his hand.
Jiang Yu looked at Cirrus and said, "It's fine. I can make that decision. If you do something good, I'll waive your punishment, and you won't have to work as a therapist at my Factory. If you want to get away from the Ten-Lords Commission, that's fine too. I'll talk to them."
"Whoa, seriously? You've got that much clout, kid?"
Speaking in astonishment, Cirrus slowly floated up from Jiang Yu's hand, then turned to Xueyi, seemingly seeking confirmation.
The next moment, she saw Xueyi nod. Then the words that came from the ingenium puppet's mouth left her utterly astonished.
"Mm... if Little Fish makes the decision, then yes. The Ten Lords will not interfere with his decision. If he grants you freedom, you may leave without concern."
Cirrus froze, staring at Jiang Yu in disbelief.
Just who was this white-haired brat? Even the Ten-Lords Commission couldn't interfere with his decisions?
*Could this brat actually be