Chapter 647 - 592: Zen Treasures (1/2)
”And? You want me to deliver what exactly?”
Arthur looked straight at the smiling Kass, who raised his hand and moved his index and thumb, causing stand to rise from the ground and spin around like a tornado. This small sand tornado floated above the chief guard's palm for a few breaths before vanishing, leaving in its place a sandglass. Unlike a normal sandglass, this one had red stand inside of it and was decorated by exquisite yet minuscule golden cloths that were engraved with a foreign language.
Kass held the sandglass and said: ”This is our Zen Family Treasure; The Tactical Reverse Sandglass.”
Arthur knitted his brow but didn't say anything. The term 'Zen Family Treasure' is foreign to him so he turned to Zaarae, who understood his thoughts with but a glance.
”Zen Treasures are supreme items that are created by one of the Twelve or people who reached the apex of strength. They can be used only by certain individuals who are in possession of the inventor's bloodline. Even us, parasites, cannot use them even after possess the said individuals. The bloodline is like a unique power granted to the leader of the inventor's clan, family, or whatever. They are not only rare but very powerful, at least enough to injure someone like me, though not all are offensive artifacts, some have supportive abilities. If I remember correctly, this sandglass was made by Philos and it's able to reverse time. It can reverse time but only a couple of seconds… still, it's pretty useful.”
Seeing Zaarae patiently explain the important aspects of the Zen Treasure, Kass Boler grinned and said: ”It seems my explication wasn't needed. This is indeed our God's creation and it's time for it to return to its proper owner, my grandson and the current master of the Fallen God Clan.”
”I have to ask though… why don't you do it yourself?”
The old man chuckled and replied: ”The chief guards of the fifth level and eternally bound to this prison. Even if I want to leave, I can't, which is why I need you to do this favor me. Of course, you'll be rewarded as promised.”
”What if your grandson refuses to let me possess Karima's body?”
Kass shook his head and took out a scroll he personally created.
”This and the sandglass are enough proof to get rid of any suspicion he may have. Moreover, I believe my grandson is not foolish enough to make enemies of you and the Empress.”
Arthur kept silence but Zaarae wasn't that convinced. She seductively rested her chin on her hand while saying: ”There's still the chance he resists us… or takes the Zen Treasure then turns against us. If that were to happen then you can say goodbye to your clan and your grandson, whom you seem to cherish so much.”
She said those words so casually and with absolute confidence, making Kass force a smile while nodding his head, unwilling to retort or say anything that may incense her.
While Arthur is somewhat manageable and isn't strong enough to annihilate his clan, Zaarae is very different. Kass knew that she's a reasonable woman who doesn't act on impulse but that doesn't mean she'll forgive anyone who demeans her. Furthermore, she seems to hold a special attachment to Arthur, so she's most likely to side with him if anything bad happens.
The scroll and the sandglass floated to Arthur, who stored them in his normal storage ring. Zodiak's special black ring was in possession of the main Arthur so he had to resort to a normal high-grade spatial storage, which is more than enough to accommodate his needs.
”I'm sure you have better things to do than stay here so I'll escort you out. He waved his hand, making one of the wall shake then turn blurry until it vanished, showing a long and dark staircase leading upwards.
”This is a secret emergency exit which only the Warden and I are aware of. You can take it to safely arrive to the surface.”
Arthur didn't immediately take the staircase and, instead, said: ”There a few more people that I would like to take.”
In response, Kass smiled back and replied: ”Sure, tell me their names and which level they are on.”