Gi-Gyu’s eyes widened. He reacted as such because he was aware of Gaia’s goal. He stammered, “H-he wants to create a world?!”

Gaia had done many things, but this was what Paimon had to be referring to.

Paimon didn’t answer his question. Instead, he asked, “Isn’t it now your turn to answer me?”

Gi-Gyu flinched.

“Paimon,” Lou abruptly whispered.

Paimon replied, “It has been a long time, my master.”

Lou seemed to want to say something, but he shook his head. “Haa… Never mind.”

Of everyone here, Lou knew Paimon the best.

‘Lou…’ Gi-Gyu called out to him mentally.

Lou replied, “Torture, threats, and such have no power over him.”

Turning toward Gi-Gyu, Lou telepathically explained,

-If you want him to talk, make it so that it’s his only option. And don’t forget what he is capable of.

Lou was referring to how Paimon had created a new consciousness just to fight Andras’ restriction.

Gi-Gyu contemplated, ‘I might be able to do something different to force him, but…’

He didn’t want to take unnecessary risks. He nodded, ultimately deciding to tell Paimon what he wanted to hear.

Gi-Gyu asked, “Are you curious about how...