321 Protection (2/2)

Laex then scratched the back of his head and said somewhat embarrassed.

”Well, it is exactly because I act like this outside that my race doesn't want to help me with resources. So I need to take jobs here and there to make up for the lack of those resources. Oh, but don't you worry, I'm a Divine Beast and a pure-blooded Black Dragon. I still have a dragon's pride and shall not go back on my contract unless the situation is dire.”

Feifei let off a sigh of relief and then told Krune with her Divine Sense.

”I didn't expect him to reveal this much about his story. Thanks to that, it was a lot easier to Divine if he would betray us until the end of the contract or not. You can take him in as long as we can pay the price.”

Krune nodded, and then the two of them started to negotiate. Since Krune was determined to employ this Black Dragon, he decided to reveal as much as possible so that Laex could get a big picture of the situation.

”I see, a Mohie Clan inheritance... That's gonna be quite dangerous. But why is it that you only want protection until the entrance and after you leave? Wouldn't it be better if you had me protecting your group inside as well?”

Krune then looked at Feifei, and she nodded at him. Having received her confirmation, Krune explained.

”Fina has some skill with Divination. Thanks to that, she was able to see that no one above the Soul Forging Realm will be able to enter that place. So even if I wanted you to protect us inside, you wouldn't be able to enter to start with.”

Fina was the name that Feifei was using this time with her new appearance.

Laex looked surprised at her. As a member of a pure-blooded dragon race, he knew a lot more about Divination than the majority. He was surprised that Fina was able to calculate something considering the scope of the Divination.

”You... are quite good.”

Feifei, or better, Fina smiled at him and nodded.

After that, Krune continued to explain everything that he could say.

Laex then started to ponder about it for some time. Krune and the others didn't say anything and just waited for his answer.

Laex then smiled and said.

”Alright, but my price will be quite high. Since I won't be able to get anything from this Dimensional Realm, I will pretty much spend my time there doing nothing. Unless I have to battle to protect you on the way, of course.”

Krune smiled and then agreed with Laex. As expected, Krune had to pay quite a high price for his protection services, but he didn't mind since he wasn't really in need of money. Even if he was, he is still the Purple Flame Pills Creator. He can do a lot more later if he wishes it.

Krune and Laex then used the Mission hall to write the contract, and both sides signed it. Although those contracts didn't have much weight and couldn't really control anyone, it was still a good way to keep things clear between both parties.

Krune then said.

”Very well, then from now on, we will be in your care, Laex. If you have any other demands in the future, let me know. I will do my best to fulfill them.”

Laex laughed a little, hearing that.

”You are being way too serious. I already received half of the payment as we agreed, so I will make sure that I can get the other half.”

”Oh, by the way, when are you going to put your plan in action?”

Krune took out his communicator and said.

”Now.”