Mu You gave the Fairy Queen a puzzled look, then glanced at Vivian.
He had previously asked Vivian how she had come to the Heart of Time. According to her, when she and the Forest Spirit had been researching Black Magic and reached the time-related portion, they seemed to have accidentally touched upon some kind of time rule and been pulled here by a strange force.
Yet judging by the Fairy Queen's tone now, she seemed very familiar with Vivian, and their relationship seemed far from ordinary...
"You were the Clearer I had the highest hopes for in all these years. I was even ready to promote you to Permanent Assistant, but you resolutely chose to leave. That saddened me for a very long time."
The Fairy Queen smiled alluringly, looking straight at the crow and sizing her up. "Just look at you. One trip outside, and you've ended up like this... But it doesn't matter. I've still kept a place for you. You understand, mortal life must eventually end. Only here with me can you attain true immortality."
"Thank you for the offer, but I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I have little interest in immortality. I'm only here today to bring my disciple. He needs to enter the Time Prison." Vivian politely declined, her tone unruffled, and took the opportunity to introduce Mu You.
The Fairy Queen glanced at Mu You beside Vivian and smiled. "But why should I help your disciple? You know how precious a place in the Time Prison is. You're the one I value, not your disciple..."
"Unless you agree to stay..."
The Fairy Queen smiled, speaking at an unhurried pace, seemingly certain she had Vivian in her grasp.
Vivian sighed, as though she had expected this, and closed her eyes. "If you