Under the influence of lust, desire, and love, Lu Ce was now essentially a walking succubus, as if exuding terrifying hormonal pheromones from every pore.

Being stared at by such a creature, the Arbitrator felt a sudden, unsettling jolt in his heart, a sense of profound discomfort.

He then jolted awake from the feeling, looking at the other with some shock.

Had "Sin" grown this fast? His ability had actually reached a level where he could influence *him*?

However...

"I originally thought your current state meant a relatively clear mind, one capable of conversation."

"But can you speak without being so disgusting?"

"Also, spare you? Who gave you the courage!"

The lust-version of Lu Ce didn't care at all about the other's tone, just proudly shook his head, as if feeling pity.

"I said, if I die, you won't know what to do."

"A person actually has two lives. The moment you realize who you are, your second life begins."

"Your current state is exactly that—a second life just beginning, like a newborn infant."

"At most, you can only be considered an infant holding a sword."

"So you need me. Otherwise, you simply won't know what to do next, what to aim for."

Hearing this, the Arbitrator showed no emotional fluctuation, opening his mouth to mock:

"You?"

"You're already speaking with such confidence? You, a human who hasn't truly transformed, while my power actually surpasses any single one of Them."

"What help could I possibly need from you?"

The smile on Lu Ce's face in the sky gradually widened as he spoke:

"So, it's not that you don't need help, but that I'm not qualified to give it, is that it?"

"Hahahahaha! How pathetic, Arbitrator. This is truly too ugly. You're just laying all your cards on the table so clearly."

"But if you don't cooperate with me, who *can* you cooperate with?"

"Just as you yourself said, besides me, can you really find anyone else to speak of that matter with, to guide your lost infant self on the path ahead?"

Veins bulged on the Arbitrator's forehead. He didn't want to admit it, but it was true. There was a related reason he had never killed "Sin."

After the initial joy of breaking free from his shackles faded, he wasn't really clear on what he actually wanted to do. It was as if a thick black fog lay before him.

But this guy in front of him was speaking with a level of narcissism that was off the charts, completely lacking the feeling that his life was currently being threatened. Judging by his words, it seemed like he wanted to guide and save him...

After holding back for a long time, He chose to stop speaking in riddles and asked directly:

"Guide me? Hah."

"In the current real world, I can kill you at any time. It's *you* who needs to prove yourself."

"Tell me, what's so special about you? What qualifications do you have to cooperate with me?"

"Hah!" Lu Ce immediately burst into laughter. "What's special about me? My specialness, surely you can see it, right?"

"As for demonstration, just a casual mention—this little space of yours is probably to prevent our conversation and exchange from being understood by anyone, right? Whether it's the gods or Nie Jiu Tian, they shouldn't be able to detect it."

"But haven't you considered a bit less? Even if They can't hear, is it impossible for [Agony] to know?"

The Arbitrator: !?

No, it seemed He had completely forgotten about [Agony]'s existence.

But according to speculation, it was very likely that a part of [Agony]'s power was currently parasitizing this person before him, as if He could seize his body at any moment.

That guy also came and went without a trace; it was impossible to tell what state he was in, whether he was dead or not. And He was an existence even more fond of chaos and disorder than [Pleasure]!

If He really learned of His change...

"Ah, no need for your expression to suddenly turn so ugly. I was just mentioning Him. It probably won't be a problem."

"Also, one more thing. Although you say you're stronger than any single god, you were, after all, created by Them..."

"You're probably still wary of Them, right?"

"To the extent that, if They truly realized you had a problem, They should have a way to put you to death, and you would be utterly incapable of resisting. Am I right?"

Hearing this, the Arbitrator's expression completely darkened. That intense killing intent from before surfaced once more.

As expected, this guy could see through it!

Yet, after a moment, He slightly lowered His palm, bringing Lu Ce down from the sky. The energy enveloping the other was also withdrawn.

"Hmm?" Lu Ce raised an eyebrow on his purple face. "Planning to talk now?"

"Speak of this so-called cooperation of yours," the Arbitrator said flatly.

"Heh, it's actually very simple. Just don't let Them know about this matter."

"I'll roughly tell you how to behave to avoid problems. Also, a threat is always a threat. Eliminating threats slowly is the best way to ensure your own safety."

Hearing this, the Arbitrator immediately frowned, looking at Lu Ce with disbelief.

Did he take Him for a fool?

Such an utterly undisguised reveal of the dagger hidden in the map! After just a couple of sentences, he wanted Him to help him deal with the gods?

"You... don't even plan to lay a little groundwork before trying to use me?" the Arbitrator said with immense frustration.

"No need for that. If I weren't going to use you, why would I call you brother?" Lu Ce replied with complete righteousness.

"Besides, you actually understand this yourself, don't you? The gods are not on the same side as you. You will have to deal with Them eventually."

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. At least on this point, we have a common goal."

"And if we take Them down, then what does it matter if your current situation is known?"

"From the perspective of cooperation, my insignificant threat to you is still nothing compared to that of the gods."

Lust was not as adept at beguiling hearts as Greed, but he was still persuasive, constantly coaxing and hoodwinking.

However, just after He finished that last sentence, the Arbitrator suddenly straightened His expression, looked at him seriously, and slowly shook His head.

"No..."

"Don't use such rhetoric on me. I won't make the mistake that every god in this game has made."

"You are strong. In my view, your threat is no less than that of the gods, perhaps even greater!"

"I am very clear. Cooperating with you, to use your own words, is like making a pact with a tiger to get its skin!"