Chapter 87: Persuading Allies Part 2 (2/2)
Don’t tell me he’s truly a retard…
Having settled this issue with Mo En, I turned back to Numila.
“Entering the Western Human Realms via the summoning zone isn’t guaranteed to work. Without a named summoning, getting summoned was solely a matter of chance. Thus, my offer still stands. I won’t give up on assaulting the exit of this maze. You should give it some thought once you go back. Ask your harpies if they are willing to spend their lives rotting away in this damned maze.”
“That’s all I’ll say for now. Once the time is right, I’ll find you again. In the meantime, I hope you will restrain your subordinates and ensure that they won’t attack the demonic werewolves and the other races under me. After all, we might just become allies in the near future.”
She paused for a moment before finally nodding her head. As she peered at me, her eyes belied the complex mix of thoughts and emotions within her.
As the guardian of her clan, she had a mountain of secrets and issues to handle. Her duty was to ensure the survival of her clan but as a creature with wings, she had her own innate desires as well. She wanted to fly underneath the vast boundless skies, bask in the warmth of the sun as she soared through the blue horizon. From the moment she accepted the role as guardian of her clan, her clan had turned into a chain, binding her down.
There’s no way she didn’t dream of her own freedom one day. After all, even a shut-in like me needed a computer and a LAN cable, let alone this harpy witch who was born to take to the skies.
And so, she left. At the same time, the slothful Mo En left as well. The plan was to first hand in my completed quest at the temporary camp of the werewolves and medusas. After which, I’ll lead my subordinates to Mo En’s nest.
Without Numila’s interference, our trip was an uneventful one. The occasional undead we encountered were swiftly taken care of by Manasha with their souls handed over to me.
Throughout the trip, I sat atop Habona’s shoulders, mulling over the issue of assaulting the exit point. Mo En was still an unknown but Numila’s participation was basically a given by now. The werewolves had agreed to join in once I meet their terms and so all that remained were the medusas.
“Majosha.”
The couple were busy flirting with each other when I called out to her. She immediately turned around and asked: “How may I help you?”
“It’s like this. I’m sure you know about that matter I discussed with Numila, and so I wish to ask you, what are you and your sister’s reasons for staying here? Is it to protect the clan?”
“That’s right. We have no males in our clan after all. Furthermore, we don’t have the best of reputations and have garnered a lot of enemies over time. Not only that, our pregnancy period is rather long. Coupled with the fact that this maze doesn’t produce food, our numbers haven’t been able to increase for a long time. Without the protection of both of us, the others won’t be able to hold on for long.”
So you know that your reputation is c**p as well…speaking of which, where did this ridiculous custom of eating your husband because you’re afraid of him, come from? Isn’t that going overboard!
I just won’t feel comfortable if I don’t tsukkomi this glaring issue!
“If, and I mean if, I ask you guys to join me in assaulting the exit point, would you all agree?”
Tsukkomi aside, this matter wasn’t one that brooked any sloppiness.
She looked at me before turning back to face the mostly recovered Harlow: “Harlow, are you going as well?”
“Yes, Sis just told me about the conditions of the deal. Grandpa agreed to Lady Lust Demon’s deal in exchange for saving me. Now that I’ve been rescued, it’s time for us to fulfill our end of the bargain. During her assault on the exit point, us werewolves will be there as well.”
As he said this, a distinct fire could be seen within his eyes. He confidently smiled and said: “Besides, I’ve always wanted to see the world outside of this prison. Even if I break through to four-stars, I still won’t be able to leave this place due to my clan commitments.”
“Normally, the issue of leaving without breaking through to four-star is a dead subject…but now, things are different. Lady Lust Demon’s appearance has given me a chance at a new life. Truth be told, my biggest wish in life is to leave this prison and lead a life in Abaddon!”
“Harlow, you’re so ambitious! That’s what I love about you! Your bravery!” The couple entered into their own world once more as Majosha expressed her wholehearted support for him in a slightly submissive way: “I feel like I’m in love with you all over again!”
“Haha, it’s not that great, I’m just a little braver than others, hahahaha…” He flashed an honest smile as he scratched his head shyly.
Well, that’s a load off my shoulders. Initially, I was worried about what to do if your relationship ended up falling apart.
By the way, is it really okay to be so loving in front of a 45 year old bachelor like me? Haven’t you heard that PDAs are a quick route to death?! And, what’s that about my gender!
“Can you not call me Lady Lust Demon. I’ve said this multiple times already, I’m a guy.”
“Guy?”
“Silly, guy means male.”
“Ah, so Lady Lust Demon is a male.” He slapped his head in realization. However, a look of confusion returned to his face merely a second later. “But I don’t smell a male’s scent on Lady Lust Demon!”
“I said I’m a guy so I’m a guy, a potato like you shouldn’t worry about all these unnecessary things.”
“But a scent will never lie…”
“I’ve said so already, I’m a guy. Just trust me on this.”
“But I trust my nose more…”
Me: “…”
I really wanted to slap this stubborn wolf right now but in the face of his adorably stupid and innocent expression, I changed my mind in the end.
Honest people are such a pain sometimes…