Chapter 294 - How Many Lives Is Trust Worth? (1/2)

Kilia thought for a while but eventually shook her head and said, ”I don't think that's possible. Not even six months is enough time for us to be sure.”

Evan frowned. He didn't want to wait a whole year and do some boring, rank-and-file assignment. It wasn't something he wanted to do at all.

”I understand, but maybe there is some option? Couldn't you ask Rave about it right now?” Evan said calmly.

He figured that one of the strongest members of the Demonic Tree had the power to make Evan a full member in a lot faster than one year. Of course, Rave had no reason to trust Evan. He still had to prove that he was on board with them.

Kilia frowned but agreed to comply with Evan's request anyway. She didn't think Rave would go for that.

”Okay, I'm going to find out now, but you have almost no chance.”

Kilia's Spatial ring glowed, and a small case appeared in her hands. She poured mana into it, and a few seconds later, Rave answered her. She relayed Evan's words exactly and then heard Rave's response.

Kilia moved the case to the spatial ring and said, ”Rave told me to tell you that for someone who hasn't even joined the Demonic Tree yet, you're too cocky and daring.”

Kilia sighed and continued, ”But, he'll give you a chance to gain our trust much faster than one year.”

Evan smiled. He wasn't sure that Rave would agree to make such concessions. It would save him an enormous amount of time. Moreover, if Rave personally vouched for him, the other members of the Demonic Tree would certainly not have any distrust of him. That would pretty well solidify his status in the organization, which was a pretty good start.

”What do I need to do?” Evan asked. He realized that if he was given an opportunity like this, he would have to do something outstanding. He would have to prove in a short period of time that he was on their side.

Kilia's spatial ring lit up, and a detailed map of the northern and western parts of The Kingdom of Fallen Hopes appeared in her hands.

She pointed to one point to the northwest and said, ”Here, near the ravine, is a temporary camp of a light organization called - Emerald Hand.  There are about 100 mages there, a third of whom are in the - Two-Pointed Star stage.”

Kilia sighed and continued, ”In two weeks, this is where you have to meet the five members of the Demonic Tree. Rave said he'll make all the arrangements, and you'll be accepted as one of them. You all have to destroy this little camp together. If you want to gain our trust, you must kill at least 25 members of the Emerald Hand and be recognized by every member of this small group. Is that clear?” Kilia said seriously.

Because of Rave's orders, she had to fill Evan in on the details of such an operation. This mission was not the most secret and important thing the Demonic Tree was doing, but their men would die if Evan turned out to be a traitor.

”I got it. I'll be at the designated location in two weeks.” Evan quickly replied.

Kilia nodded and headed for the exit. She boarded her riding beast and took off into the air. Flying into the abandoned castle, she used the case again and contacted Rave.

”Are you sure it was worth putting our people in danger?” Kilia asked cautiously.