Chapter 149: A Promise To The White Fox (2/2)
I mean, she did disable it yesterday, so…
”Obviously, I can,” Naomi says, waving her hand lazily.
The next moment, out of nowhere, a plain silver ring materializes in the palm of her hand. She tightly encloses this ring within her fist for a second, and a bright soundless flash later, she opens it up for me to see.
The silver ring is now gleaming unnaturally and is carrying a bunch of strange marking across its circumference. I can tell just by looking at it that Naomi infused has it with strong magic.
”There you go. As long as your friend wears this ring, her barrier will be suppressed. Though remember, it will only work for around 4-5 hours a day— unless she decides to level up, that is,” She explains.
”But well, I think she will able to manage with this much.”
”Yeah, I think so, too. Thank you very much,” I say delightedly, reaching out to take the ring from her.
But before I could even touch it, Naomi closes her fist again, moving her hand behind her back.
”Now, now, Jacob. Don't be hasty. You really thought that I will help you for free?” she says, smirking impishly.
… this bitch.
*Sigh*
”What do you want, then? Do I have to change my decision and come to the Beastkin country, now?” I ask, rolling my eyes.
”Nope, that ship has sailed. It would bring nothing but trouble for everyone if you change your decision now. Anyway, what I want from you is exactly what you want from me— help,” she says with a shrug.
…
”… How can I help you with anything?” I ask, frowning heavily.
This sounds even more bizarre than me defeating Ilyrana and Zakira.
”Oh, believe me, you can— just not right now. At the moment, all I want from you is a promise,” She says, leaning in so close that her face is just inches away from mine.
”A promise to help me when I need it,” she says, her tone getting serious all of a sudden.
…
Okay, I must be imagining things, but did her eyes just turned completely white for a second there?
No, it's probably because of the lighting… I am sure…
”…”
Naomi continues to stare into my eyes, waiting for my reply. For some reason, I feel as if her gaze is penetrating my mind and looking into my soul or some shit like that.
Well, I really want this ring for Rebecca. I cannot wait to see how happy she will be…
”S-Sure, I guess I can help you—” I stop to think for a second, before adding, ”— as long as I am comfortable with the request.”
This is better…
I've made far too many mistakes in the last couple of days, let's try not to add anything else to the list.
Naomi raises her eyebrows, looking amused. Then, slowly, a smile forms on her face.
”Hehehe… Clever. Very clever,” she says, chuckling as she stands up again.
”But I can work with this— we have a deal!”
Declaring this, she throws the silver ring towards me— a bit out of my reach, though. I nearly stumble down the bed trying to catch it.
”Hey! Don't throw—”
I stop speaking. Naomi is gone.
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