Chapter 89 - Contradiction (2/2)
”Will you cooperate with us?” [Ash]
”What!?” [Qudus]
”Well, here's the deal. I can request Princess Diana of Estel or Princess Nurhaliza of Malsia to grant you a citizenship at either country of your choice. In return, you will have to use that ability of yours to help us, starting with finding a man of interest” [Ash]
Well, rather than using my mana as guidance to the underground passage build below the church building, I think we stand a better chance if we utilize his ability, and he will also get some benefits from it, that is getting a citizenship status. In my opinion, it is a good deal
”What if I don't want it?” [Qudus]
I don't know why, but I get this feeling that he is trying to strike a better deal. Well, Kanji here is about to snap (Geez, kinda reminds me of Qis). But, before he snap, let me the one that do the job
””!!”” [Kanji, Qudus]
Just like back then, when I threaten the duke and implant a terror seed to his subconscious mind, I release similar aura to threaten him. Well, if he is still trying hard on his bargaining side, I'll just force him to do the job (by implanting the terror seed in his mind). If not, I will still honour my side of deal. This might seem cruel but the weight of this operation couldn't be much more important than the life of a single traveler... (Oh Goddess, I sound just like a villain, like a cold blooded prince)
”Right, right. I will cooperate with you so please...” [Qudus]
”Boss...” [Kanji]
”That's better. Still, that deal that I mentioned earlier, It still stand, so let just forgive the killing aura part, agree?” [Ash]
”Yes, yes. I agree” [Qudus]
(Mental note reminder, don't piss him off) [Kanji]
With that, Qudus started to use his ability. He focus on the word that I gave him, man connected to Thanatos incident, and slowly, Kanji and I can appreciate the fine tremors in his fingers, with the middle finger shaking the most
”Follow me” [Qudus]
””Understood”” [Ash, Kanji]
As we walked to a certain direction, I can actually feel my mana from this morning, but
(I should keep quiet for now. Let see if he is trying to bluff us or really helping us) [Ash]
I started to use my scan magic silently. Reason, to confirm the location of our man of interest, and also to detect any sort of traps or ambushes. So far, there is none, and Qudus here seems to do his job well. That's good, I can't just recommend someone dangerous to a princess, it will be bad for them, and for my head... yeah, couldn't be more careful here.
As we are closing in
(Stop, there are people in front of us) [Qudus]
He tells the truth. Good, and as a response, I tell them that I will activate my scan magic and scan ahead (eventhough I already done that) and
(Yeah, three people. Leave it to me) [Ash]
((Yes)) [Kanji, Qudus]