Chapter 103: Dubolong’s Request (4) (1/2)

Chapter 103: Dubolong’s Request (4)

Dubolong walked up to the entrance.

The door opened and a tall man wearing a black cloak was sitting in a chair. He wore rings on all 10 fingers, and accessories covered his body. There was something everywhere I looked. Splendorous was a description that matched him.

“It is nice to meet you.”

I spoke first. The Dark Spirit King burst out laughing.

“Nice to meet me? Puah! Come in!”

From a distance, he looked like someone who would make a big fuss but this was only a facade. I sat down across from the Dark Spirit King. I immediately looked at him with Mind’s Eye.

-‘Mind’s Eye (Ex U) has penetrated ‘Shadow Eyes (Ex U)’. Attack rate 60%.

High magic power correction (96)!

But the opponent’s intelligence is higher. The attack rate is 54%. Specific information about the opponent will be private.

Name: Adonis

Occupation Dark Spirit King Title * The Dark Spirit King (Epic, Strength and Magic Power +6)

* Ruler Who Causes Trembling (Epic, Magic Power +10)

* Behind Shadows (Ex U, Strength +8)

* Those Who Despise (Ex U, Stamina +8)

Stats

Strength 100 (+14) Intelligence 100

Agility 100 Stamina 100 (+8)

Magic Power 100 (+16)

Potential: (500+38/???)

Uniqueness: ???

Skill: Tremor (???), Shadow Eyes (Ex U), ???, ???

Adonis frowned.

“What are you looking at?”

“I like your accessories.”

I crossed my legs. But inwardly I was completely different from my composed exterior.

‘How great.’

A total of 538 stat points. He was already a transcendental person. Yet he still failed to break through his ‘limits.’ Maybe it was frozen at this point because he couldn’t break through. He would become even stronger if he went over his limit. There were also question marks. His ability was on a similar level to the grand dukes in the Demon World, so I couldn’t help feeling admiration.

“Hrmm. You really are an unknown person.”

“I am anxious to hear why you called me here.”

I had no intention of having comfortable small talk. Adonis cupped his chin.

“Before that, I would like to ask you something. What do you see yourself as?”

“Devil.”

I wouldn’t let anyone else become the devil. It was a resolution that I made every day.

Adonis was at a loss for a moment after my reply showed no hesitation.

“…A great aspiration. Randalph Brigsiel, you resemble me in that sense.”

“Are you aiming to rule over all the spirits in the Spirit World?”

“That’s right. Not just a Spirit King, I am determined to truly become a god. In order to do this, a lot of help is needed.

I knew the problem. It was like trying to walk among the stars. I just sat there as Adonis laughed.

“I wouldn’t normally ask but I am very curious about you, Randalph Brigsiel. Your attitude didn’t change, it’s like you were aware of this from the beginning.”

“Your curiosity shouldn’t touch someone like me.”

“A cool personality. Hrmm…good. I think we should start talking specifics. I feel more at ease after talking to you. So I ask you: Randalph Brigsiel, will you form a contract with me?”

A contract with a spirit.

That was the main point. The request that Dubolong told me not to reject.

It was taboo for the dark spirits to make contracts at the Demon World Auction organized by them. There could be issues of fairness the moment someone received favouritism. But the dark spirits had many tricks. This contract would be formed away from the eyes of the system.

The problem…this was the Dark Spirit King.

“Why? Do you really need to go to such lengths?”

“Things are changing very quickly. Randalph Brigsiel, you must feel it as well. There are many enemies, but our number is too small. However, it is a different story if we can help each other.”

Accepting it would allow me to leap forward. It didn’t seem unusual at first glance, but the agreement seemed to only be beneficial to me.

The Dark Spirit King wouldn’t get a lot of benefits from helping me. Such a contract with the Dark Spirit King…he was aiming for something.

Adonis was a greedy bastard. That was the one thing I knew for certain.

‘A contract with a spirit, sharing our capabilities with each other. Even if it is just helping me keep the demons in check. What does he have to gain from the contract?’

I thought for a moment.

Getting a contract from me. I wouldn’t be bound by a contract unless I figured it out.

‘I have to determine it. There needs to be some significant reason before I accept.’

If not, there was no need to form the contract. He didn’t know about my overwhelming points, my growth rate or the situation in my dungeon…it would become harder if anyone figured out even one piece of that information.

Adonis would need to go beyond simply helping to direct intervention.

“I reject.”

There was more harm than good. Adonis’ expression changed at my reply.

“Why? This is a chance to preempt the goods from the Demon World Auction. I will also give you necessary information about some dungeons. And if you help me grow, we can both be the best in the future!”

Losing his temper.

But my position was the opposite. There was a need to immediately straighten it out.

Taak!

I got up from my seat and slammed my hand against the desk.

“Ha! Do I look stupid? Or are you so overconfident that you think I would be reeled in with a good story?”

Adonis didn’t want me.

In the last two years, I had a ridiculous number of points compared to the other demons. I was their best VIP customer. I couldn’t be excluded from the Demon World Auction no matter what. Adonis was hoping to conquer the Spirit World. Gathering more points was essential to that. Conversely, I didn’t really need the help of the Dark Spirit King.

Dubolong told me all about the brutal acts he used to gain the throne. Our positions were different.

Adonis’ hard expression relaxed. He had finally realized the subtle difference.

‘What is going to come out?’

I was quite curious.

There were different actions that he could take. Would Adonis apologize for his mistake? Or maybe he would let his anger spiral out of control. A little bit of time passed before Adonis opened his mouth.

“Hrmm, I apologize. I got ahead of myself.”

Adonis regained his composure and took a comfortable position in his seat. His arrogant air was gone…amazing.

I had to admit it. Usually those in such high positions didn’t like to admit their mistakes. At least, that was what I experienced.

The grand dukes. In particular, Upa had such tendencies.

And wasn’t Adonis the Dark Spirit King? I felt sorry comparing him to Upa who wasn’t on his level.

I sat down again. I wouldn’t maintain my hard attitude in front of Adonis’ apology.

“Spirit King. Even though you helped me, aren’t we just meeting today? If the basic courtesies are lost then we are just like the other demons.”

“…That’s right. Courtesy might not seem like a big deal but it is very important. Randalph Brigsiel, you are unlike the other demons. That is why I singled you out.”

Adonis glanced at me and nodded with satisfaction. He seemed to have realized that his attitude was wrong.

He subsequently said.

“Then let’s go back to the beginning…my name is Adonis. I am the Dark Spirit King who rules over the dark spirits.”

I grabbed his outstretched hand and replied.

“Randalph Brigsiel. I am grateful for the Seed of the World Tree.”

“I’ve lived for a long time and never imagined an exchange like this with a demon.”

Adonis said with a large smile. I released my hand and also smiled.

“There is a saying that one good turn deserves another. Adonis, you did a favour for me so I won’t be hostile towards you.”

“That’s right. Your words are correct. It seems like I fit very well with you. It was my mistake to immediately talk about the contract.”

There was a warm atmosphere in the room. However, it could change if the incorrect button was pushed again.