"If you want greatness, you must pay proportionally," Angelo continued.

  "I regret stepping into that puddle… and not leaving sooner."

  Zig inhaled.

  "Let us move to the next question."

  Angelo nodded.

  Inside, he smirked.

  He's afraid I'll shatter their illusion.

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  "Mr. Nobell. You are aware of the new goddess, Ehiria?"

  The screen displayed the Violet Crystal Goddess.

  Majestic. Cold.

  "I've heard of her. She now possesses what I once did. Correct?"

  "Correct."

  "How would a battle between you end?"

  Angelo tilted his head.

  "No idea who would win. But I don't think I would lose to a pathetic NPC puppet."

  Tension tightened instantly.

  "May I have a moment of attention."

  A voice from above.

  On the VIP terrace, the masked man stood.

  "Mr. Nobell. Mr. Ackerman. Shall we adjust the structure of this interview?"

  "Of course, Mr. Keller," Zig replied.

  The name alone shifted the air.

  "PvP," Keller said calmly.

  "Between the Bloody Emperor and the Violet Crystal Goddess."

  He turned toward Angelo.

  "Show me how you intend to defeat her."