"Moreover, this relationship only exists between us. I am an outsider and have no interest in the internal affairs of your Hualan Empire. In the eyes of the world, you are still the high and mighty Empress, and you are the one who decides what happens here."
"Don't joke around! Why should I believe you?"
Such an explanation clearly failed to convince Dongfang Xiao, who remained wary as she looked at the other party.
"So this is a high-stakes gamble, but the choice is still in your hands."
Xu Shi, however, no longer gave her a concrete answer, but instead whispered like a demon.
"If you agree, you will only be my slave; if you don't agree, you will be the slave of everyone in the world forever."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Xiao felt as if something had been squeezed inside his heart.
Because although these words are harsh, they are still the truth.
A canary revered by thousands is nothing more than a slave to the world.
Moreover, all the pros and cons had already been laid out before her, and she had no doubt that if she refused this request, the negotiations would fall apart completely.
His so-called giving and empathy seem to be merely paving the way for this last condition.
She could even imagine what would happen next; the other party might turn around and go to Cheng Gujian—in fact, Cheng Gujian might not have been unable to agree to his previous conditions, and if the two of them joined forces, her situation would probably be even more dangerous.
Even if Xu Shi gives up and goes home, where will his next opportunity come from?
Will another Xu Shi appear? This is something that cannot be confirmed. Even if there is one, how long will she have to wait? And how can she guarantee that the next Xu Shi won't be as terrible as the one before her? Will the next Xu Shi possess the abilities of the one before her?
She couldn't say for sure about any of these things, but what Xu Shi could offer her, and what the consequences of agreeing to his offer would be, were all laid bare before her.
At this moment, Dongfang Xiao finally realized that Xu Shi was not "like a demon" at all. This person himself was a demon, covered in treasures, tempting yet dangerous.
This deal with the devil didn't just happen now; it had already begun long before she chose to observe from the sidelines, seeking this fleeting opportunity.
Now, it seems that all that's missing is her nod.
The young queen sat on her throne with a blank stare, lost in deep thought.
Xu Shi wasn't in a hurry, and watched her struggling expression with great interest.
As he said, he has always admired the little empress.
silence.
A long silence followed.
"You...you are not allowed to...go back on your word."
Dongfang Xiao seemed to have made a decision. He raised his eyes again, looked at Xu Shi, and said hesitantly.
"certainly."
Xu Shi still had a smile on his face. "Please rest assured, Miss Dongfang, I am a person who keeps my promises the most."
He knew perfectly well which sentence the other party was referring to; this was an unspoken understanding between the two, and also the bottom line of this negotiation.
These words seemed to give Dongfang Xiao a great deal of encouragement, prompting her to reach out towards the necklace.
After a moment's hesitation, she pursed her lips and grabbed it tightly.
It's as if we've grasped the future.
(End of this chapter)
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