Chapter 419 - 369 : Hell? (1/2)
”Say we accept, what do we need to do exactly? It can't be for free.”
Artid laughed and replied
”Of course, nothing is free in this world. Once every two months you'll have to complete a request. As to what request is, it's usually assassinating someone of high importance. However, these requests give extravagant rewards, excluding the loot you get from the targets. Assassinations aren't the only requests, you can steal, escort, or protect someone, it varies but they're not easy, at the least not for the 'run-of-the-mill' cultivators and that's where you abilities shine, from perfect disguise to lethal poison and let's not forget Dark Magic, unseen and deadly.”
He glanced at Lucy and continued
”Although I'm not exactly sure what Madam's powers are, I'm certain she's no weaker than you, which is more than enough to assure me. Furthermore, you two are avoiding the old butler from the White Specter Clan so I assume you do not plan on going back 'home'.”
After saying his part, Artid remained silent, waiting for the couple's answer. He backed away and left them some time to discuss the matter.
Fortunately, it didn't take long as Arthur walked up to the young man and stretched his hand, to which the green seat amicably grabbed it and shook it.
”Pleasure joining you.”
Although Arthur's expression remained deadpan, Artid wasn't bothered as he said
”Oh no no the pleasure is all mine! Believe me when I say you won't regret it. Make sure to come to our Headquarters when you're done here. From now on, you're the Red Seat of Blood. By the way, Zodiak once took the position of the Black Seat of Death, though only for a short while.”
He handed him a small map which pointed him to where their next meeting will be. With nothing else to do here, Artid prepared to depart only for Arthur to stop him.
”Since I'm part of Black Rose, I can also issue requests, right?”
The grey-robed youngster was a bit confused but he still nodded his head, explaining the process.
”Anyone of the Nine Seats can issue requests and anyone from the organization can complete them, if they meet the strength requirements. Usually, requests issued by one the Nine Seats are hard so they're only taken by one of the other seats.”
”If it's like then I would like to issue a request, right now.”
Artid forced a laugh while replying
”Haha well… issuing a request involves some paperwork and it needs to be done in the Headquarters but since you're new I can help you.”
An evil smirk appeared on Arthur's face, who sneaked a glance at Lucy before saying
”I want someone dead, preferably sooner than later. It just so happens the target is in this Secret Realm… what do you say, will you help me?”
…
Twenty or so minutes later, Artid left the mountain, leaving a delighted Arthur, who managed to solve one of his problems. All that's left is to take the mountain with them. He didn't know what to do and he didn't need to as Claud was the one doing everything.
As per his copy's request, a black cube bigger than the whole mountain enveloped the area, blocking any outside sense and making it impossible to see what's happening inside.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.
The strange cube left Arthur's consciousness and rapidly spun in front of him, causing steam to emanate from the weird object. The ARK started expanding and constantly changed shapes until became a large mechanical hand with countless numbers engraved on it.
As if plucking a flower, the two gigantic fingers pinched the mountain, causing it to vanish into thin air, leaving nothing but a larger crater in its place.
In the endless space inside of the ARK, a red mountain appeared. It seemed out of place in this dimension, which made Claud grumble angrily. He waved his hand, causing the mountain to be sent far away, becoming a small black dot, barely noticeable.
*****
On Astria, the situation, which was completely out of control, was suddenly reversed. An innumerable army of undead was awakened. As for its commander? None other than the Vice-Leader of the MoonStar Sect. The Undead, which populated half of the entire Western Continent, started marching toward the Itas Continent. A very small portion headed toward the MoonStar Sect, obliterating the army of evil monsters.