Chapter 49 - Seaport Landium 2 (2/2)
“Sure.”
At Erica’s request, Woohyuk retrieved his Demonic Energy.
“Huh...huh….”
Darius backed off instantly, as he struggled to catch his breath.
“I’d like to have a chat with you if you have time.”
“Then follow me back to the mansion.”
Erica reached out her hand, asking to be escorted. Her look made it clear that she wanted to rope in Woohyuk to her side.
‘As expected.’
He had assumed that she would be interested in something connected to Demons.
A true merchant could go to any lengths to make profit, but most would draw the line at selling their souls.
‘When it comes to negotiations, I’m pretty confident.’
She wouldn’t easily part with her valuables, so before even beginning any talks, it was necessary to have the upper hand.
Woohyuk chuckled to himself as he watched Erica walk elegantly.
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“Are there any other conditions?”
“....”
Hearing Woohyuk’s question, Erica couldn’t help but have an awkward expression.
‘Just what the hell did he want?’
There was certainly something that he was aiming for, but he didn’t reveal his cards so easily. It was all for the purpose of making the other party impatient.
Erica put on her best fake smile, as she thought to herself that he wasn’t at all an easy opponent.
“I must say that you are quite the unique person. I sincerely don’t know what it is you are interested in, could you be a bit more specific.”
She had heard that Demons would typically require a soul when entering a contract. Woohyuk however not expressed any interest in items connected to souls, and had refused any luxury items or extravagant rewards she had offered.
It was her first time meeting such a man.
That only meant that she had to be more cautious. He wouldn’t have come all the way here unless he was looking to make a deal.
“The only thing in the world, which you can claim to be priceless. The last thing you would want to give me.”
“That’s a bit difficult… give me a moment to think about it.”
He was quite the guy to be playing a guessing game at a time like this.
Erica pondered over what Woohyuk had said, before revealing a surprised expression.
‘Could he know about that?’
Her father’s heirloom which she kept secretly stored in a secure warehouse. Erica had kept its existence a secret because that was what her father had written in his will.
If that is what he wants to ask for….
‘What should I do?”
He was too strong for her to make an enemy out of. No matter what, she had to draw him to her side, but her father’s will made her feel guilty about using it.
As Erica sat there worrying, Woohyuk spoke.
“You don't seem to have what I want.”
“That…”
“Perhaps I should visit Sebastian instead, I hear he has many rare artifacts.”
He threatened to join the opposing faction, under Kaliss.
As Woohyuk stood up and made his way towards the door, Erica quickly caught up and grabbed him by the wrist.
“Wait! I have something you might like!”
The fate of her entire merchant faction was on the line, she couldn’t afford to be nostalgic about such an antique.
Seeing her look of desperation, Woohyuk smiled inside.
‘Got you.’
Now all that was left was to identify this treasure.
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[Seven Color Rainbow Ring - Crafting Recipe]
Type: Personal Item
Effect: A Scroll which allows you to create a Seven Color Rainbow Ring. The required materials are: (1. Elder Lizardman’s Jewel, 2. Medusa’s Bronze Mirror, 3. Hydra’s Dark Breath, 4. Cerberus' Flame Heart, 5. Arachne’s Curse, 6. Lich King’s Dark Crystal, 7. Argos’ Ice Heart.)
‘Now I’m sure.’
Just in case of encountering a counterfeit, he used his Archeologist’s Golden Magnifying Glass, which could be used to evaluate an item’s authenticity.
It was the special reward he had received for being the first Gold Crown Leader.
Seeing that Woohyuk was satisfied, Erica, who was still standing in front of the vault, asked.
“Then do you agree on our contract?”
“Yes.”
It wasn’t like Erica would be able to stop him from leaving, but he was still worried about Edward Teach.
The kind of person who would use his fleet to plunder up and down the coast, there was no reason to let such a person live.
“If it’s okay with you, you can move into my mansion….”
“I have my own accommodations for tonight.”
He had decided to support Erica, so he had to figure out everything there was to learn about his enemies as soon as possible.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Woohyuk took his leave.
‘The sun is about to set.’
It was a good time to act, under the cover of night, or at least he figured that is how a pirate might think.
As Woohyuk went about investigating in a desolate alley, a street urchin dressed in rags came up to him and shouted excitedly.
“I found some suspicious people!”
“Where?”
“In the Craftsmen section!”
“Take me there.”
Woohyuk followed behind the boy, arriving at the west side where the Craftsmen were located.
Upon arriving at their destination, Woohyuk saw a group of thugs with nasty expressions..
‘They are probably guards.’
Their hiding place must be nearby.
After tossing the boy a silver coin, Woohyuk took the time to learn the pattern of the guards shifts as well as their patrols.
‘Is it there?’
A three story building. It looked like a crafter’s warehouse that had been abandoned for some time now.
Woohyuk carefully snuck inside, equipped with his Banshee’s Veil.
“Did you bring the item?”
“There have been some delays due to storms at sea.”
A discussion about smuggling items. Just like he’d guessed, they were likely a group of pirates.
Woohyuk kicked down the door and proceeded to quickly knock them out cold.
Puk! Puk!
“Ahg!”
“Sa..save me”
They were helpless since they couldn’t even see him.
It wasn’t until after he had dealt with all the guards that arrived upon hearing the noises, that he removed his Banshee's Veil and questioned those that were still conscious.
“Are you guys under Blackbeard?”
“No no, we are part of Sea Snake’s Fury.”
As the pirate denied it, Woohyuk checked the guy’s tattoo.
It was indeed the symbol of Barbarossa’s Pirates, a cutlass with two snakes intertwined
‘Interesting,’
This battle was now more complicated than he had originally expected.