159 Ten years (2/2)

”So they trapped most of the horde in a Heavenly Guard, and before the effect of it is over, reinforcement will arrive and help them deal the final blow to the demons. That is the window of opportunity I need.”

Zatiel mind was already thinking of the way to take advantage of his opponent's situation.

”I have everything I need. I will communicate our next movements in the following days.” Zatiel deactivated the runes and took the Duke as he prepares to leave.

But before he could exit the tower, Totto appears in his way which provoked Zatiel eyes to become cold since his action could have been considered hostile.

But when Zatiel saw the cordial and submissive attitude he was taking as he stood in front of him, his coldness transformed into curiosity.

”Is there anything else?”

Totto expression was strange. He wanted to ask Zatiel for something and he was planning to obtain it in exchange for his help with the Duke.

But Zatiel had already paid him for that with something even more valuable, so he was feeling a little embarrassed about asking it.

”I know that you have paid for my help with something extremely useful and you don't owe me anything, but I was hoping to obtain something from you. Of course, I will pay very generously for it.”

Zatiel founded funny the expression on the lich faces, and since the Magus was behaving with respect, he chose to hear him out.

”What do you want?”

”I was hoping to obtain the diagrams and information about the principles of the runic set you are using.” Eagerness could be seen on Totto's eyes as he mentioned the runic set.

Zatiel was able to understand right away why Totto wanted it. As a lich, his energy pool is filled with negative energy and he needs to create a stable connection with the Negative Energy Plane, in order to continue its growth.

The runic set of Zatiel was able to establish that type of connection and Totto wanted to understand how it worked to increase his power and the speed of his training.

If it was just the runic set, Zatiel would not have a problem, but by giving him the diagram and the principles of its work, this could allow anyone with enough skills as a runemaster to copy this runic set not to mention that Catalyst of Negative Energy was not exactly a Rank 3 runic set.

”The reason why my runic set displays a Rank 3 force is due to my lack of skills as a Runemaster, with the diagram and principles, someone with enough skills could create a Rank 4 runic set.”

Totto was surprised when he hears this and after some analysis, he reached the conclusion that Zatiel was telling the truth. After all, when he first saw the runic set he was impressed by how efficient the connection with the Negative Energy Plane was, and now, knowing its true Rank, it makes sense.

He felt downcast as he hears this, after all, the diagrams and principles of a Rank 4 runic set were a secret that no Runemaster will sell. At least that was his thoughts until he hears Zatiel speak again.

”I am willing to sell them to you. But the only price I will receive will be a living Master Rank 4 demon and since I understand the difficulty of the task and the importance of increasing your power due to the war, I can give you the runic set now and allow you ten years to pay me.” After speaking, Zatiel remained silent and his eyes were focused on the Magus.

Totto was excited when he hears Zatiel proposal, but although he could fight against a Master Rank 4 demons, defeating it will be very difficult and trapping him alive impossible, even if he has ten years to prepare.

The reason is that those powerful demons will rather explode than become prisoners.

Of course, he could say he agrees to the deal, take the runic set, and then just invent an excuse.

In the end, Totto just shook his head and sigh as he spoke.

”I am not confident in being able to do that, even if I am given ten years.”

”Good, here take it.”

Totto was shocked when he heard those words and saw a crystal going to him. The old man could not hide his confusion as he looks at Zatiel.

”If you had said yes, then I would not work with you, after all, to capture a Master Rank 4 demon alive you will need Rank 5 battle power. You still have ten years and the price is still a Rank 4 demon, but it can be a Novice one.”

Zatiel was satisfied with the Magus' behavior, and since Totto growing stronger aids him in the invasion, he decides to negotiate with him.

Totto was more than happy with the deal and was grateful for Zatiel help.

”I will definitely pay you before the deadline”