The Truth
Ryu's gaze narrowed as he stared at Sarriel deeply. He took a breath, his calm returning to him and his expression settling back down.
"Since you've held up your end of the bargain, then we can begin to negotiate. I'm sure you've put a lot of effort into making sure that you lay your hands on the Moon World and I'm also sure that you had a very good reason for teleporting me there of all places despite knowing that it might put you at a disadvantage in the end.
"There's no getting around the fact that you need my cooperation just the same way I need yours. So, as a sign of good faith, why don't you tell me why it is that you're so eager to enter the Chaos Plane?"
Sarriel's expression darkened. "Was explaining my cultivation technique to you not a great enough sign of good faith?"