He exuded an inscrutable aura, like a silent iceberg—calm on the surface, but with raging currents hidden beneath.
Lucifer paused for a moment, as if choosing his words carefully. Then, he spread his hands, palms up, in a gesture of utmost sincerity, showing Chu He he meant no harm.
"Perhaps you still harbor some resentment toward our Dark Holy See. After all, some… unpleasant things happened before in the Great Xia Empire."
His tone carried a faint hint of apology. "But I want to say that we actually share the same goal."
Lucifer gave a wry smile, a complex expression on his face. "Although we've had our conflicts and misunderstandings, you could say we only got to know each other through fighting. I hope that from now on, we can join forces and face the coming crisis together."
Chu He's eyes were filled with doubt. He narrowed them slightly, studying the Lucifer before him like a cheetah sizing up its prey.
