"That's not what I meant," Amon said. "Her Ladyship knows the secret mission I am on. I am close to formulating a plan to take down both the Devotion and Commitment Factions. I don't wish to complicate the situation before my plan is put into motion."
"Pah! What plan? You are but spouting nonsense!" Diu Cay exclaimed.
Yao Ai didn't say anything. She simply stared at Amon with a neutral expression.
Diu Cay continued speaking, "My lady, no need to listen to his drivel. I will prepare a strike team to raid the Devotion Domain."
"No. Hold off on it," Yao Ai said.
"My Lady, you are not seriously listening to this surface dweller, aren't you?"
Yao Ai signaled for Diu Cay to be silent. She told Amon, "I won't promise you anything. It is not my nature to let someone go after they wronged me. That said, I will try to keep it from turning into an open conflict."
Amon bowed and said, "I believe in Your Ladyship's wisdom. I wish to resume my mission now. May I be excused?"
