Chapter 4704  Thunderblaze Flares Up

Davis went flabbergasted after hearing Fairy Thunderblaze's words.

"Why is it lamentable?" He genuinely asked, "You know how important discipline is. These are values I possessed even before I met my mother. To abandon them would require something drastic to happen to me, but luckily, nothing of that sort happened. My wives just so happened to strengthen these values and traits and provide so much happiness to me. I can't understand why being partially limited would be lamentable. There are so many sins out there that would corrupt one's character to the core. You think evil is born from the womb? No, it sticks, tempts, and assimilates."

"…"

Fairy Thunderblaze was stunned a little. She didn't expect a philosophical answer, but expected to engage in teasing as she felt like she had again revealed her thoughts a bit out of frustration.

She shook her head, "Why do you think it's evil for you to claim the defeated? Why do you wait until something bad happens or hostility is shown before you make a move? Wouldn't that just put you at a disadvantage? If I were you, I'd subdue first and then talk about right or wrong, whether to spare or kill."

Davis frowned, "Isn't that just the difference in our way of reacting to strangers? I'd also react like that to stronger threats. Why does that need contemplation? I act in a way that brings me more joy and could make my heart remain at peace. Needless battles are the ones that need to be avoided. It is simply a waste of time and energy."

"Actually, what does my life have to do with you for you to be angry?" Davis suddenly smiled.

Fairy Thunderblaze knew it was coming and stared at him. She clenched her fists, "Because I respect you."

"You? Respect? Me?"

Davis was stunned. He looked around, wondering if some people had heard it, and was laughing. He wanted to complain. Fairy Thunderblaze was always looking to rival him. Her competitive nature was extremely clear when he used Heart Intent to sense her emotions. Her pride, aloofness, and innate imperial outlook never made her look at other men with respect before, not even him.

So when did this tone change?

Fairy Thunderblaze forced the feeling of embarrassment back as her bosoms rose and fell. Scarlet divine flames flickered around her as she struggled to remain steady. Her black eyes shone crimson, which seemed to be torn between frustration and a feeling of wanting to be understood.

"Fool, you could do so much more," she burst out, her tone trembling with passion that even she didn't seem to realize she was exuding, "If only you weren't weighed down by those emotions and senseless values, by those attachments- by your wives!"

Her words blazed through the quiet air like a strike of lightning.

Davis's expression stilled. His smile faded as he silently studied her, yet Fairy Thunderblaze didn't stop.

"You are a man whom I could never compare with. You could've already transcended the bounds of the world. You could've been a being no one could reach, not even the Supreme One! Yet, every time I see you, every time you hang around them and suppress yourself for their sake, I feel like I'm watching a sun dim its own radiance to avoid burning those standing too close."

She clenched her hands tighter until her knuckles whitened, her voice softening but not losing its fervor.

"You think I'm arrogant, don't you? That I look down on everyone beneath me, and you're absolutely right. I was born believing power alone defines worth. Family bond meant nothing. My father hammered that into me from childhood, and the surroundings made me realize that his teachings couldn't be anymore truer. But you… you're different. You made me realize that ideals and bonds that I fantasized about could make a person stronger, not weaker. And yet…"

Her lips trembled as she looked away, her lush black hair swaying with the wind that suddenly picked up between them.

"…I can't help but think you're shackled. You care too much. You hesitate too much. You hold back too much."

Her words echoed softly, half like a confession and the other half like an accusation.

For a moment, Davis said nothing. The air between them rippled faintly.

Then he slowly exhaled and met her gaze solemnly, "I have no wish to stand at the apex alone. I wish to be surrounded by those who love and respect me, not fear me. In fact, the latter is extreme easy to achieve…"

He produced a wry smile, indicating that it is one of the easiest paths to take to supremacy.

"It's not about easy or hard. It's about being safe and protecting yourself foremost." Fairy Thunderblaze heaved a huge breath as she calmed herself down.

"Forge it. I knew talking about this was useless to you. I can't convince you since your Will is already entrenched in that state. I'll have to target you when it has broken."

Davis looked speechless, "Why do you even care?"

"I don't know." Fairy Thunderblaze barely contained herself as she argued, "Something about you just doesn't make me feel like myself, and I hate it!"

Saying that, she turned around, not bothering to talk anymore.

"I think you just want me to bring me down to your level and laugh at me, finally saying 'look, you're no different…', no?"

Davis asked loudly.

However, he received no answer. It made his heart feel strange.

Rioxys Plume blinked at the two of them as her gaze went back and forth.

They seemed to be muttering something under their breaths. She couldn't understand what was going on and finally looked at the Eternal Eclipse Bird, whose ghost Will sentience also looked clueless.

"Hmph," Davis cleared away his thoughts, "In any case, you need to share more details about the treasure on the map. Bring it out. Let's see what is drawn there and what secrets it beholds."

"…"

Fairy Thunderblaze didn't respond. She still had her back facing towards him.

It wasn't until ten seconds later did she turned around and walked to Davis, her expression indifferent and cold. She handed over a parchment to Davis, allowing him to take a look.

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