272 Chapter 271 (1/2)

Leon opened his eyes widely after hearing that. He didn't expect to receive that kind of offer. Still, Leon knew that was too good to be true.

”Really?” Leon frowned. ”Why would you help me?”

”For the same reason, I decided to help her grandfather.” The shadowy figure answered. ”I can see the same potential I saw in him in you. In fact, I can even see that you can surpass him in just a few years... It has been a long time since I saw someone so talented in using mana... No wonder that lizard recognized that you are a troublesome existence.”

”So, you know that guy too.” Leon rubbed his chin. ”You guys are rivals or something?”

”You can say that... that being said, my methods are less crude than his.” The shadowy figure answered. ” Not only can I help you return to your planet, but I can also help you to protect it from invaders. As you can imagine, this world is currently at peace, thanks to me.”

”Then, grandfather is...” Darya said, surprised.

���Yes, he is working for me.” The shadowy figure answered. ”Although he only became the leader of this world twenty years ago, he was the one who proposed create a city above pillars and even the means to keep those who didn't agree with him down here.”

”That makes sense...” Leon nodded. ”It is impossible that any civilization can discover how to cast two massive spells over the entire continent... no, three massive spells. The mist, the gravity, and the defense system are spells granted by you, right?”

”Ah, you are quite sharp... I can easily imagine the lizard itching to kill you since you are like this...” The shadowy figure said. ”No wonder you managed to learn how to produce mithril...”

”That wasn't me... Darya did.” Leon said.

”... I guess you are even more useful than Donan imagined...” The shadowy figure said. ”If he weren't so authoritarian, he could have discovered that you could become much useful to him...”

Darya looked away, showing a sad expression. She also could imagine herself quite easily working even more for her grandfather if he had discovered her talent… in the end. He would treat him even more like a tool. Noticing that, Leon made his choice.

”So, what I'm supposed to do as… as your employee?” Leon asked.

”Not much. In fact, you won't have to do anything for a few years.” The shadowy figure said. ”However, once your planet reaches the second stage of assimilation, you will have to make sure that no one would approach my dungeon.”

”Why?” Leon asked.