Alternative Proposal

The Blood Goddess' eyes widened with shock at Rui's nonchalant yet unyielding tone.

He wasn't making a request.

Or a suggestion.

No, he made a declaration.

An announcement.

Despite staring a peak Sage in the eyes, he didn't exhibit any fear whatsoever.

RUMBLE!!!

The Blood Goddess felt chills crawl up her spine as the tremendous power of the Blood Lord enveloped the entire facility.

No, it enveloped the entirety of the Blood Valley.

"What…" his voice was chilling and menacing. "What did you say?"

Rui simply gazed at him with a calm and composed expression.

"I said," his voice grew louder. "She's coming with us. If that's what she chooses, of course."

Although Amare hadn't given him a heads up, he could largely understand why she had done what she had chosen to.