Chapter 127: Chapter 126: Lagus Aman Part III (1/2)
Chapter 127: Chapter 126: Lagus Aman Part III
Translator: HunterW
Editor: RED
”It's good to see you again, Mr. Lee!”
”Yes, it's good to see you, too.” It was difficult to ignore Akashwi as he drew closer.
-Why did we have to run into each other here, of all places?-
I should have known something like this would have happened when I overheard the villagers talk about the Ravi Guild.
”What brings you all the way here to India?”
”I had some errands to run. I just finished and was on my way back,” I replied simply. I didn't want to get tied up with them, especially when they were in the middle of a conflict.
”I see.” Akashwi noticed the distance I was putting between us and made a slightly dejected expression.
At that moment, I heard someone walking towards us. It was Lagus Aman. In the past, he was the leader of the Liberation Army and was known as the Demon Lord. He was a powerful deva who would attempt to free controlled dungeons from the clutches of large guilds through battle, and he almost always came out the victor.
I was always happy to hear whenever Lagus would crush all those rich and powerful bastards under his foot. I always thought they had it coming when they laughed and ridiculed the weak for crawling in the dirt, struggling to find a reason to live.
”Hello. I've heard quite a bit about you. I'm Lagus Aman.”
”It's a nice to meet you. I'm Lee Jiwon. I've heard many things about you as well.” I shook his hand.
”It's rare for us to meet like this. Could you spare a bit of your time for some tea?”
”Umm…” It was hard to reject his humble offer. Hell, he was one of my biggest heroes in the past; I couldn't just pass up this opportunity.
”Very well.” I followed Lagus and Akashwi to a hastily-pitched tent. Inside the tent, I met the Ravi Guild master, Sandip, and Lagus's younger sister, Sonura.
”And this is…”
”I am Muskan Ip,” a woman introduced herself. She was of darker skin than the Amans and didn't seem to be a part of their family.
”Yes… hello. My name is Lee Jiwon.” I found it strange that a woman who was not of the Aman family was here as well, but I brushed it off. It wasn't my business.
The six of us took our seats.
”The news of your battle against the Blood Prince made quite the waves here in India.”
”Thank you.”
”I didn't expect you to declare war against the San Tuan Guild, as well.”
”Things just happened like that…” We made some more small talk after that, and talked a little about what happened in the King-Emperor's Tomb. I knew for a fact that things weren't looking well for the Ravi Guild, but purposely didn't bring it up.
About five minutes later, however, Lagus put on a serious expression and called out to me. ”Mr. Lee.”
”Yes?”
”I don't know if you have heard, but the Ravi Guild is in dire straits. We are currently being pushed back heavily by the number one and two guilds of India. It's shameless of us to ask this of you, and I'm terribly sorry about this. It's just that we have nowhere else to turn…would you lend us your strength?”
”...” I remained silent.
”This war isn't over territory or resources. It's a struggle to break us free of an unjust custom of our lands. There isn't much time left until that struggle is over.” Lagus explained about why they were fighting, but his words fell on deaf ears. I already knew how the war ended. No, that wasn't right. I could guess what the outcome was based on the past and current situations.
If the Ravi Guild were to win the war, then Lagus would not have a reason to form the Liberation Army and travel around the world. In other words, Lagus and the Ravi Guild would have to lose the war.
-Why is it always the losing team that sticks it hands out to me?-
I was slightly annoyed at how the losers of the past all came to me for help. It happened in Egypt, and it was happening here.
-Then again, I guess it's obvious they would. The victors wouldn't need help.-
”If you help us, we'll properly compensate you for your efforts. I know it's a difficult decision, but we won't ever forget it if you do decide to help us,” Sandip added.
That seemed fair. It would be nice to have someone as powerful as Lagus Aman owe me a favor.
”Please, help us. The Descendant of the God of Destruction is 92% complete. It won't be long until it is ready,” the woman, Muskan, said after being silent the whole time.
”Descendant of what?” I asked Muskan. Whatever it was, it sounded formidable...
”Yes, it's a random skill called the Descendant of the God of Destruction…”
”That's enough.” Sandip stopped Muskan from speaking more. That just made me more curious.
”You ask for my help, but you're keeping secrets. That doesn't sit well…”
”There are no secrets. Descendant of the God of Destruction: Reveal,” Muskan quickly said.
==[Descendant of the God of Destruction (1/1), (Passive) – Activating (92%)
Obtain the Power of Destruction.