Ethan exhaled slowly, his gaze steady despite the tension beneath the surface. "Is that so? Greed truly is something no one can rid themselves of," he said, his tone was calm, almost reflective.
He had expected this outcome. Perhaps not today, but certainly soon. Even so, the speed at which events had unfolded exceeded his expectations. Still, Ethan allowed none of these thoughts to surface in his expression. His face remained composed, unreadable.
"Thank you, Founder," Ethan continued politely. "However, I would prefer to reach level ten before attempting something that dangerous. Would that be acceptable?"
