For a moment, there was silence between them. Finally, Alister spoke, his voice vibrating the air around him.
"I see," he said, narrowing his gaze.
Quinton smirked as he replied with a slightly smug tone, "Indeed."
For a moment, more silence descended between them. Vira and the remaining humans who were alive watched the exchange with unease, all hoping things would turn out in their favor.
Alister finally spoke up, with a touch of skepticism in his tone. "So, from what I understand, you want my protection, for you and some chosen others, for these humans here to be spared, and my cooperation with a celestial in the future."
Quinton nodded slightly to confirm Alister's words.
Observing this, Alister paused for a moment. He then proceeded to speak. "A tempting offer… A truly tempting offer indeed."
As he spoke, Quinton felt a bit uneasy but hid it behind a calm and composed poker face.