Chapter 115: Terms Of Negotiation

Chapter 115: Terms Of Negotiation

The content of the coming of age ceremony had changed, but the role of demons guarding a family remained unchanged.

Weeding out the useless

And selecting only the most excellent material.

In the Demon Realm stood an old tombstone.

Glen pulled an old dagger from his pocket.

Is this really the right thing to do?

He approached the tombstone.

There, the names of the Prients who had failed their purpose were densely inscribed, and at the very bottom, the names of Shiron, Lucia, and Siriel were engraved in relief.

And then,

Clang-

Glen struck Shirons name with the dagger. The guardians of Dawn Castle, having observed the coming of age ceremony, unanimously declared Shiron unfit. Despite Shirons valiant struggle, their response was so cold that Glen shivered.

I dont understand whats happening

Glen swallowed his regret and walked away from the Prients gravesite.



The [Source of God], which appeared upon the subjugation of an apostle, resembled a useless black bead at first glance.

Merely being close to it, one could sense a tingling magical power, a foreboding object. Even a demon clan member infused with magic power would steer clear of it, and anyone who received it might discard it without a second thought.

Who would envision this ominous object as a bargaining chip? It would be fortunate if it were even considered junk.

However,

To some, the [Source of God] could hold incalculable value.

Yuma, and the other collaborators.

En route to the Giants Forge.

Shiron traversed the arid desert, mentally outlining the events that lay ahead.

Atmos, a giant capable of striking the stars and one of the Prients collaborators. Like Yuma, he was an ex-demon from the demon lords faction who had switched allegiances.

But unlike Yuma, whose betrayal by the demon lord provided clear motivation, Shiron had no idea why Atmos was aiding the Prients.

Strange.

He noticed Yuma trailing slightly behind.

Atmos was neither discarded like Yuma and other demons nor was he forced into battle while his family was held hostage.

Moreover, he could not speak properly because Kyrie, a hero from the previous generation, had crushed and ground his jaw. Wasnt that strange? The Prients were descendants of Kyries lineage. So, there was no reason for Atmos to aid the descendants of an enemy.

Besides.

Shiron turned around with a puzzled expression.

Hey, why is everyone following?

Is it not permitted?

Its not that its not permitted, but why is everyone following?



A week ago, didnt you say you were going to negotiate with the blacksmith? So I thought Id make the negotiation a bit smoother.

Shiron found it hard to understand what Yuma was saying.

To summarize I personally think whats needed in negotiations is the upper hand.

Yumas attitude, while not showing it, seemed a bit smug, as if expecting praise.

Coincidentally, that foolish man was making some difficult responses. He bluntly refused when I asked for a sword. I was a bit angry and didnt want to return empty-handed to the young master, so I chose a somewhat extreme method.

A bit extreme?

As Dolby spoke with incredulity, Yumas eyes grew cold.

Dolby. I havent caused you any harm yet. Are you dissatisfied with not being treated harshly enough? If you wish, I can indeed treat you quite harshly.

No, no! Theres no need!

Then, as a negotiation tool, please stay quiet. Its almost time for me to resort to force.

Watching the two bicker, Shiron wiped his face with a dry expression. Having been treated specially for so long, he had forgotten, but fundamentally, Yumas kindness was a biased one.

Is this right?

Shiron felt the ideal negotiation he had envisioned was slipping away from the reality unfolding before him.

The original plan was to present the [Source of God], proof of killing an apostle, to Atmos and Dolby to secure the desired item.

The weapon one could obtain from Atmos varied depending on the players growth.

However, Reincarnation of the Sword Saint was an unusual game that lacked a level system. Instead, players demonstrated their strength to the blacksmith by collecting special tokens from gods or handing over certain demon by-products.

In special locations like mazes or auction houses, this was typically how players acquired weapons.

Even in Reincarnation of the Sword Saint, Atmos created holy swords like Sirius after witnessing the [Source of God]. So, if everything proceeded smoothly, the ominous black bead should also serve its purpose

The negotiation is off.

Shiron decisively scrapped the plan he had meticulously devised.



In the volcanic region of the Demon Realm, known as the Giants Forge.

Bang! Bang! Crash!

A week had passed since his lover was taken, and it was then that Atmos heard someone knocking on the iron door of the forge.

Could it be Yuma?

Struggling to his feet and bracing himself on his knees, Atmos harbored a faint hope. He had known the woman named Yuma for hundreds of years and clung to the belief that she wouldnt truly harm Dolby, despite her menacing words.

Although she had made threats, the way she treated Dolby didnt seem infused with the venom of her past actions. There had been a time when Atmos, before he wielded the hammer, was a warrior. The decayed instincts of a long-disarmed warrior caused him to misinterpret Yumas intentions as insincere.

After taking a moment to cool his head, he understood that Yuma had not exuded a piercing murderous intent; in fact, her face seemed to hold a playful smile.

Caught in this misunderstanding, the giant pushed the iron door forcefully, hoping his lover was safe.

Rumble!

See! I told you I cut it!

Who said otherwise?

I felt wronged because you kept sending doubtful glances my way!

It wasnt that the door had simply opened. Pieces of what had once been a steel door now littered the floor. Atmos looked down, his confusion apparent and unhidden.