"At this rate, it is likely the seal will be broken in the next decade. By then, I won't be able to prevent the Scout from leaving here anymore. Shortly after, the Collectors will arrive, taking all the crystals from this plane. At that time, neither you nor I will have any chance of escape."
The Overlord's words terrified Belle. If it was just a normal enemy, she might consider fighting back. However, these vile beings were capable of killing even the Gods who created them. They treated planets infested with Crystal Poison like crops waiting to be harvested!
This is terrifying.
"What if the Scout doesn't return? How much time do we have then?" Long Yi asked.
"These vile beings think in a very linear manner. If the Scout does not return, they would assume the crystals are not yet mature, and they will never come." The Overlord replied.
"So, if I were to say we intend to kill the Scout, what chances do we have?" Long Yi asked.
