Should have known , - Catheya snorted , but she didn’t dissent . - I also think it’s for the best . We undeniably lack experience , and the terms are quite good . I don’t think the Undead Empire would have any objections . -
I guess that’s it , then , - Zac said , looking at the toad . - Welcome aboard . -
Esmeralda huffed like it was about time he came to his senses . Both signed the agreement , and Esmeralda handed over the Information Crystal . Zac briefly scanned its contents before throwing the crystal over to Ogras .
Zac was about to infuse his energy into the Enshrinement of Kanba , but Esmeralda stopped him .
What’s wrong? -
Esmeralda made a series of signs , and Zac soon snorted in exasperation .
There’s no point in creating the shrine right now? You’ll come find me in Zecia before the event starts? - Zac said . - Were you just trying to trick me before? -
Esmeralda looked back at him innocently , and he decided not to push the matter . - Whatever , suit yourself . -
He also preferred not to use the method right away , even if Lova said it wouldn’t affect him . It would give him more time to make sure it was safe . The best thing would be getting Iz to take a look at it , though he didn’t want to always come running to her with problems . Besides , he didn’t want another subspace inside his body , further complicating things when forming his Cosmic Core .
Wait! - Zac said just as Esmeralda was about to leave , making the toad look over curiously .
Can you help me with this? - Zac asked as he took out Valsa’s ring .
Esmeralda’s eyes sharpened as she looked at the ring , and the odd vats on her back started churning . A hint of antiquity spread through the room , but the feeling disappeared after a few seconds . The toad slowly nodded , making a few signs .
Three years? - Zac asked , hesitating a bit before agreeing .
Esmeralda’s tongue flashed , and the ring disappeared from his hand . Zac looked on with confusion as Esmeralda literally swallowed it . He was about to ask what the hell she was doing when he spotted a glimmer on her back . The Spatial Ring had been moved to one of her vats , and complex runes appeared on the translucent membrane . Was it a natural array breaker?
Zac glanced at Catheya and Ogras , who just shook their heads , indicating they also had no idea what was happening .
Remember , I got that thing on my own , - Zac added . - The items inside are mine . You can consider it a test for our upcoming partnership . -
Esmeralda made a sign that said she had no interest in some treasures of an E-grade brat . The toad was gone the next second , her movement technique not even leaving a ripple in her wake .
You keep collecting weird things , - Ogras commented as he took out a bottle of wine .
Like you’re one to talk , - Catheya laughed . - If it’s not ghosts , then it’s shadow creatures . -
Well , we don’t all have powerful empires to help us out . We commoners have to get our hands dirty if we want a shot at the good life , - Ogras shrugged .
Yeah , poor you , - Catheya said , her voice dripping with sarcasm . - Show me the imperial in our generation who wouldn’t get green with envy upon hearing all the lucky encounters you’ve stumbled onto since meeting Zac . -
Alright , you two , - Zac groaned . - You guys keep bickering like an old married couple , I’m starting to get jealous . -
Like he’d ever survive being married with that mouth , - Catheya muttered . - We have time to discuss all these issues , but I think we need to figure out what to do with Valsa’s subjects . -
Isn’t it obvious? - Ogras said . - They need to die . I admit I don’t know the next thing about Supremacies , but I don’t feel comfortable trusting that the seals of the Perennial Vastness will keep us safe . -
Honestly , I think the risk of someone like Lova exposing your identities is far greater than Supremacies breaking through the System’s seals to extract the information , - Catheya sighed .
Agreed , but we can’t do anything to them , - Ogras shrugged . - The deathsworn is a nuisance we can deal with . If nothing else , it’ll help us in the short-run . We’re lucky no new batch of guests has arrived over the past week . But I wouldn’t be surprised if the Seven Heavens sent another princeling into the Perennial Vastness to recoup their losses . After all , they now know there’s a Flamebearer in here . -
Zac sighed upon hearing the demon echo his thoughts . That was exactly his worry and why he’d asked Lova for assistance . Sendor already said he wouldn’t bar the young generation from entering the Perennial Vastness . How would they be able to focus on their Core Formation if a constant stream of imperials came out of the woodwork?
