Chapter 299: A Single Tear
"And what, little human, is the price for this ’Entertainment Industry’?"
The Platinum Prince’s voice echoed in the pristine chamber, no longer dripping with the agonizing boredom of immortality, but laced with a sudden, razor-sharp interest.
Damien didn’t flinch under the Demigod’s burning white gaze. He held up three fingers.
"Three things," Damien stated, his voice steady.
"First, a Healing Soul Elixir. Second, an artifact or catalyst capable of perfectly fusing opposing energies to push me toward the 8th Order. And third, unrestricted passage to Layer 7."
The silence that followed was so profound it was almost deafening.
Behind Damien, the four Royal Guards bristled. The Captain stepped forward, his halberd humming with lethal intent.
"Insolence!" the Captain barked.
"You stand before the prince and demand all these treasures in exchange for parlor tricks? I will take your head—"
"Silence."
The Prince didn’t raise his voice, but the Captain was instantly slammed to his knees by an invisible force, his armor grinding against the platinum floor.
The Demigod leaned his chin on his hand, looking down at Damien with a mixture of amusement and genuine respect.