Alex knew that without using his gifts as the Ruler, he didn't have any immediate means to put on a show and destroy three big guild cities, and to use them, he needed permission from Zero.
Alex just hoped that the current situation and what he planned to do were considered a special circumstance and allowed him to ignore the restrictions placed on him, but even if Zero didn't agree, he had come prepared to leave with what he wanted.
So, standing near a lake, next to Zero, who was busy barbecuing on a charcoal grill dressed as a chef, with the chirping of the birds echoing as a song, Alex awaited his answer.
"Your actions would make them stop going overboard for the time being, but showing your strength would also make them see you as more of a threat and desire to either control it or destroy it," Zero said calmly as he flipped the steaks on the grill.
