As he spoke, Dewey's expression flashed meaningfully.

Moriri frowned at the look on his face, sensing that something was off as she said, "You can save the compliments. I'll never support you as Sect Master! You can go ahead and kill me."

Moriri's expression was nothing but determined then.

Dewey did not get angry. Instead, he smiled as he spoke slowly, "It'd be a piece of cake for me to kill you if I really wanted to, my dear girl, but I won't. You're still useful to me."

As he spoke, Dewey waved a hand at the altar masters to the side. "You can leave."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The altar masters did not dare to hesitate, calling out in response before retreating.

Moriri grew even more nervous at the sight. "What… What are you trying to do?"

Alice guessed what was going to happen, hesitating as she spoke. "Are… Are you going to make her take the Heart Eater Pill, Master?"

Alice glanced at Moriri as she spoke, her gaze slightly hesitant.

The Heart Eater Pill was one of Dewey's inve