Chapter 1710 - EQ (2) (1/2)
Aritzia's features turned cold, her carefree smile disappearing.
”Although I play the role of dutiful, quiet lady, there's a bottom line you shouldn't cross.”
Dyon didn't seem surprised. ”If you'd like people to treat you well, then it's best you don't treat them like little toys that move at your will. No matter how intelligent you believe you are, I promise you that there's a higher mountain and sky that exists.”
”And you're that boundless mountain and limitless sky, then?” Aritzia sneered.
”Intelligent people don't need to speak such frivolous words. Yet, instead of denying what I've said, you've instead grown defensive, heavily implying that it's impossible for me to be your better. Don't you find that a bit silly?”
Aritzia paused.
”I don't mind showing you this higher mountain and sky, though.” Dyon smiled lightly. ”Let's play a game.”
Aritzia's eyes narrowed. ”What game.”
”I'm sure you've heard of the Ancient Games, no?”
The Ancient Games were a matter that had sat at the back of Dyon's mind since long ago. The first time he was introduced to them was by Madeleine's explanation of just what the martial world used for entertainment. Back then, Dyon had felt that the martial world was too boring. In terms of entertainment prospects, it sorely lacked in comparison to the mortal realm. This was why the Sapientia Network provided such a good opportunity for money making.
According to Madeleine, there were 3 Ancient Games total.
The first Ancient Game that Dyon came across actually protected the Elvin Tombs. Back then, he spent months and even lost consciousness for far longer than that after completing it. The shocking part was that that protection was one of the simplest forms of that ancient game since it had deteriorated after years without maintenance.
The second Ancient Game that Dyon came across were ones everyone played. It was the campaigns youth and elders alike took part in. The Gates had a distinctly game-like style. Capturing and holding towers, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. It was inherently game-like.
This sort of second Ancient Game was actually played within the Epistemic Tower as well. It was an extension of the Gates, after all.
As for the third Ancient Game, Dyon had never come across it before, and he obviously didn't have much time to idle around, so he hadn't ever looked into it. But, that hardly matter.
”You want to challenge me to an Ancient Game?” Aritzia almost couldn't refrain from laughing. ”Don't get me wrong. It isn't because I think you're unqualified, but rather that you're too qualified. Of the only two Ancient Games I could challenge you in now, both give a massive advantage to soul path cultivator like yourself.”