321 Contract Trap Part 1 (2/2)
The sunken ship from the Second Dynasty? The three kings definitely could go into the deep sea to investigate. This did not require a contract and there was no way of laying a trap. After thinking for a while Saleen suddenly remembered that there were still the ruins from the Second Dynasty in the Chaotic Marshes, which could very well be occupied by the Holy See.
From a contract standpoint, Saleen could not be sure if the Holy See were inside the ruins now. When signing the contract he did not need to bring this up. If the three kings were to meet with people from the Holy See, they would most likely not strike and might even flee. If there were any white bishops in the ruins, they would definitely do so.
If there was something like this again, he could set a magic trap to deal with this problem.
”Aini, I have thought of it.”
Saleen said as he released a Quickcloud spell. The cloud of mist enveloped the room, everything within could no longer be seen or heard from outside. He was being cautious this time. If whatever he was about to say was overheard by the three kings, any little hint would not only lead to them being unable to complete the plan but he and Aini would need to face the wrath of the three kings.
”Your magic… is strange.” Aini's death flames expanded even further out, lighting up a spot within the cloud of mist. Speaking within this cloud of mist was even safer than a mute enchantment.
”Do you remember the first time we met?”
”Yes, you brought two beautiful women with you to sell gemstones at my shop.”
”I had passed the Chaotic Marshes. In there, I met a white deacon from the Holy See. Even though he was only a deacon, I think even with my skills now I still would not be a match for him.” Saleen thought back to Picasso. He felt this white deacon was a little different, or at least he was much stronger than the other two black deacons that he had come across.
”The magic ruins of the Second Dynasty?” As Aini listened to Saleen, he felt this might be able to bait the three kings.
”I haven't been to those ruins before, I only know the position of its coordinates on the map. I can't be sure that the people from the Holy See are there with such conditions. Is it possible to set up a contract trap?”
”Should be enough, so long as you are sure that the three kings won't take action against the Holy See.”
”They definitely won't. They are probably hiding because they are scared of retaliation from the God of Light. They need to return to the demon dimension sooner or later. The God of Light might be able to make an appearance there himself.” Saleen analysed the worries of the three kings, guessing them almost entirely.
”But this would require us to go personally, so it will be dangerous.”
”Can you fly now?”
”Yes.” Aini did not hide the truth. He had another flying spirit together with his floral death creature. It could carry him and let him fly around like a grade-6 mage.
”Me too, I am not any slower than a grade-6 mage. As long as there aren't any bishop level people from the Holy See at the ruins, we won't be killed instantly. Are you sure your contract trap will work?”
”Yes. So long as it is on the Myers Mainland, even a god would be bound by such a contract.”
”How many men have you brought with you this time?”
”Two grade-3 mages and five-hundred swordsmen.”
Saleen took in a huge breath. The Clyde family had indeed put down everything this time. Five-hundred swordsmen with at least fifty of them being swordmasters, perhaps even one-hundred. This should be the greatest amount of power they could assemble for Aini. With these five-hundred people, the city base was much safer.
The Clyde family had also given Aini two grade-3 mages. They were nothing in Alchemy City, but in any regular city, they were a strong force, especially when defending the city. Grade-3 magic was not any lesser when it came to killing warriors. The only flaw was that the magic chords of a grade-3 mage were too little and he could not battle for extended periods of time.
”Keep these people. I still have a batch of people I can use but they aren't very loyal. Let's bring them to the Chaotic Marshes this time.” Saleen was talking about the pirates he had brought under his control. They had been split into two groups, and around one-hundred of them were completely devoted to Saleen while the other one-hundred of them were still hesitant.
From this one-hundred, Saleen did not intend to continue observing them any longer. Those that would not go with him would have to be sacrificed. They would definitely face enemies when going to the Chaotic Marshes with the three kings. Even if the three kings disguised themselves as Daniel's summoned creatures they would not want to fight personally. Most of the time, Saleen's men would need to do the dirty work and take care of the magic beasts within the forest and the marshes.
The more people Saleen brought to the Chaotic Marshes, the more adamant the people from the Holy See would be in chasing them. The three kings would not be able to escape then. Saleen's only concern now was that the Holy See would not be there and they would waste the contract trap that they would be laying. He had no idea what other ways there were for the three kings to take the bait.