Chapter 585

"So, what's the price?"

Ren blurted out a rhetorical question.

He still firmly believes in the saying that there is no free lunch in the world. Elder Tai Tan offered two tempting conditions, no matter which one he was very excited about.

A titan's soul contract can get "Titan power", which is one of the most famous legendary elements, and can also get four other elements. The eye of the soul has seen Athena countless times, and the other elements are far away. Not as powerful as the Titans, but extremely powerful and practical.

Forging a contract with Athena, the strength alone can be more than doubled, and the strength can be improved even more.

But compared to the three shots promised by Sorim, the value of a legendary element is not enough, and it can even be regarded as a bonus.

The value of a demigod's promise, even just once, is incalculable.

At critical times, it is likely to reverse the entire situation.

What's more, what Solim promised was three times, and it can be transferred to the heir of the family. I have to say that Solim is really very sincere.

But the sincerity was too great, and Ren could not bear it.

The heavier the promise Solim is willing to make, the more he will ask for from himself. If he is overwhelmed by the temptation and promises with all his heart, he will not be able to fulfill the promise to satisfy Elder Titan in the future. go.

Hearing Ren's rhetorical question, Solim appreciated him even more.

"Your calmness is really much better than others, no wonder you have achieved such a great achievement in just a few years." Solim first praised, and then said: "Listen well, I also have two requirements. One, within the next hundred years, send 1,000 pounds of source crystals to the Temple of Storms every year; two, when you master the Orienth Empire, or command the movement of more than three floating cities, clear us of the storm plane. enemy."

Ren nodded slowly, with a pensive look on his face.

Sure enough, this sumptuous lunch is not free, and it is not so easy to hug a beautiful woman.

The first requirement is to provide a thousand pounds of source crystals every year for a hundred years, a total of 100,000 pounds of source crystals, which is not too harsh. My own mine currently produces more than 6,000 pounds of source crystals per year, and I can collect about 8,000 pounds of source crystals a year when I buy them everywhere in the Empire and Congatero.

Even if the mines dry up after a few years, they can persist for many years.

In any case, it is necessary to find new sources of mines, and an annual increase of one thousand pounds is acceptable.

One hundred thousand pounds of source crystals in exchange for a legendary element and Athena's powerful combat power is still very cost-effective, not to mention paying in installments.

The really tricky thing is the second requirement.

Ren asked in surprise, "Elder, do you and your clansmen have enemies in the Storm Plane?"

The Storm Plane is well-known in the main material world. It is a transitional plane between the Air Elemental Plane and the Thunder Elemental Plane. Its area is about the same as that of an empire. It is the birthplace and hometown of the Storm Giant. During the Second Era, the Plane of Storms was the holy land of the giant empire, with many temples of storms.

Now that the giants have fallen, I didn't expect that even the Holy Land could not be guarded.

"Of course." Sorim nodded with a serious face, "The Storm Plane originally belonged only to the Storm Giants. At its peak, the six Storm Temples firmly controlled the entire plane, and now only this one remains. .”

"Have the other five been destroyed?" Ren couldn't help asking.

Sorim shook his head and said: "Three were completely destroyed at the end of the era, and the other two were occupied by enemies from the planes of wind element and thunder element respectively. Their leaders are about as strong as me, and they have a huge army under their command. Many Elemental creatures and vassal races are stronger overall."

"If I hadn't been able to activate and use the power of the temple, the storm giant would have been kicked out of the storm plane and wandered outside."

Speaking of the difficulties of the tribe, Solim's face was very heavy.

Ren was also speechless.

The plight of the storm giant is much more severe than imagined.

Whether it is the wind element plane or the lightning element plane, they are super-large planes with an area comparable to the entire Old Continent. The environment may not be as beautiful and livable as the main material world, but under harsh conditions, countless of different races.

Especially the air elemental plane, which is one of the four major elemental planes.

In any of the four elemental planes, there are countless species. The extraordinary power is better than the main material world. There are countless strong people above the holy rank, and there are many unknown and powerful creatures. The outcome of the plane war is unpredictable.

Moreover, the divine kingdom of many gods is in the elemental plane.

The Storm Plane is certainly not as terrifying as the four elemental planes, but it would be too difficult to fight against two demigods who are similar in strength to Sorim, drive them away, or even destroy them.

Solim's goals are obvious.

He wanted to take back the two remaining storm temples, regain control of the storm plane, and then use this as a basis to obtain resources and territories, increase the population, and revive the glory of the storm giant.

Ren felt that even if the empire took part, it might not be successful.

What's more, whether it is controlling the empire or commanding the three floating cities, I am too far away, I don't know how long it will take to achieve it.

"Elder, I'm afraid I won't be able to meet the second request." Ren tested.

"This is not a mandatory requirement." Solim also knew the difficulty, and explained: "I have no time limit, and I will wait patiently for you to grow up. When I think you have enough strength, I will ask you again, and when When to do it or not to do it is up to you to decide.”

"All I want is a promise from you."

"However, before clearing out the enemies in the Storm Plane, I will only make one shot for you. If you have not acted, I will not honor the remaining two shots."

Seeing that Ren was still hesitating, he added: "The Storm Plane hides many secrets and benefits. Conquering it will bring great benefits. I will not monopolize it. We will discuss how to allocate it in the future."

Ren's expression slowed down.

If it is not mandatory to perform, it will be more relaxed.

It's definitely not a loss to exchange a promise for a demigod. As for whether I can fulfill my promise in the future, that is a matter of the future, so I don't need to think too much about it now.

The conditions offered by Sorim could not be refused.

The most important thing is that this transaction can bring the relationship between the two parties closer and benefit each other. If you refuse, you will be too ignorant of flattery, and you may even be canceled the opportunity to exchange items with source crystals.

"Thank you, elder, for your kindness."

Ren stood up and said solemnly: "I hope that one day, I can dedicate my strength to the storm giant to regain his homeland."

"Then you have to work harder."

A smile finally appeared on Elder Titan's majestic face. He picked up two crystal bottles from the table, unscrewed the caps, and handed a bottle to Ren.

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

The two raised the crystal bottle and touched it lightly, and drank the lightning essence in one gulp.

After sitting down again, Ren thought of one thing, hesitated for a moment and couldn't help asking: "Elder, what should I tell Athena?"

"Just say it." Solim didn't care.

"Uh..." he said cautiously, "Should I talk to Athena first?"

Sorim didn't care much and replied: "Don't be so troublesome, Athena is a reasonable young man, she will understand."

"Understand, but disagree?" Ren asked again.

"She has to agree. For the sake of the storm giant's hope, she has no right to refuse." Sorim put down the crystal bottle and said in an unquestionable tone, "And it's for her own good. Sign a soul contract with you, and she will I got five powerful elements from you, and my strength has greatly increased, and the possibility of being promoted to the holy rank in the future has been greatly improved, and I can still be taken care of by you in the main material world, without any loss."

"There are indeed not many women in the Storm Giant, but she is not short of one."

"With Athena's talent, I never thought that she would only bear children for the tribe. She should use her advantages and abilities to make greater contributions to the tribe."

Sorim had a look of course on his face when he spoke.

Ren discovered that demigods are demigods after all.

There is a difference between man and god, even the kindest junior is just a victim in Sorim's eyes, without considering Athena's own feelings at all.

Sorim can ignore it, but he can't.

In the future, Athena will get along with her for a long time. If she is forced to agree to sign a soul contract with him on the grounds of racial justice, a thorn will fall in her heart, which will cause conflicts.

Even from a personal point of view, Ren didn't want to make Athena sad.

If possible, Rennes is even willing to cancel the first deal, as long as the second mutual commitment is enough, but Solim will definitely not agree. Athena's soul contract is the bond between the two parties. Without the basis of marriage, that promise will not be strong enough and will fade away as time goes by.

The soul contract is the most unbreakable sacred covenant, more convincing than marriage, once signed, it cannot be revoked until one of the parties dies.

So it's not enough to just let Athena go with her.

Ren thought about it for a while, and felt that he needed to persuade him.

"Elder, let's ask Athena for permission first, at least give her some time to think about it." He said seriously, "I don't want to hurt her."

Solim looked at Ren for a few seconds and suddenly smiled.

"It seems that you don't really understand Athena." Elder Titan seemed to have everything under control, "I know you have good intentions, but there is really no need. We are storm giants, different from you humans, and have always been To be frank, I don’t have as many delicate thoughts as human beings.”

Before Renn could reply, Solim popped out a flash of lightning, submerged into the void and disappeared, "Athena will be here soon, I will tell her face to face."

Ren was stunned.

In less than two minutes, footsteps sounded outside the Furnace Temple, and then Athena walked in with a smile on her face.

All the injuries he suffered in the previous battle have recovered, and he is full of energy.

"Elder, Ren."

She greeted the two of them, and saw Ren and Sorim sitting at the table, which was filled with empty crystal bottles, with surprise in her eyes and a hint of anticipation, the elder must have something important to call her here, with I am about to go outside.

"Athena, come here."

Sorim waited until Athena sat down, and said directly: "I talked to Ren about some things, and I decided to let you sign a soul contract with Ren and become his spouse. What do you think?"

"ah!"

Athena let out a soft cry, obviously not expecting this at all.

Then he took a quick look at Ren who was sitting next to him, his ears were red, and a blush appeared on his cheeks, but he soon returned to normal, his eyes moved away from Ren, returned to Solim, and asked Said: "Elder, is this what you mean or Ren's idea?"

"This is my idea." Solim replied quietly: "Ren also agreed."

Athena nodded her head lightly: "I am willing."

Sorim smiled with satisfaction, "Very well, Athena, you really did not disappoint me."

Ren was dumbfounded watching from the sidelines.

Is this a joke?

Ordinary people have to pick and choose when buying a bundle of cabbage in the supermarket. Athena agreed to such a lifelong event without thinking about it, and made the decision in less than ten seconds. Didn't she ask if she had any other companions? What is the purpose of the elder's arrangement? Or does she like herself?

Solim noticed Ren's expression, turned his head, and said with a smile: "Ren, I told you that you don't need to bother, Athena will agree."

"But..." Ren still felt that it was too hasty.

"It's nothing to worry about, this matter is settled like this." Solim waved his hand and made a final decision.

Athena also said softly: "Ren, the elder will never harm us, no matter what the elder does, it is for the future of the storm giant family."

She suddenly asked, "How old are you?"

"Twenty-five years old." Ren was still in a daze, subconsciously replied.

"So young!"

Athena covered her mouth, "I'm exactly twice your age, but when we giants have just grown up, it's time to find a spouse. Many years ago, I thought that only those who defeated me were eligible to become my spouse , you have to be the same age as me, no more than ten years old, you already meet all the criteria."

"and……"

She looked at Ren's face seriously, with a shy look in her eyes, "You are very handsome, and you are more attractive than all the young male giants in the temple. I quite like you."

"I'm not a giant."

Wren emphasizes the point that interracial marriages are exciting, but they can also be jarring.

"That's just right!" Athena was overjoyed, "The same race can't sign a soul contract, it's great that you are human. I can share the power of the Titan with you, so that you can become bigger, and you will be the same from the inside out. Like a true Titan, my strength can also be improved a lot."

She has personally experienced Ren's strength, but she is actually jealous of Ren's powerful elements.

Seeing that Athena was so calm and free, Ren felt that it would be hypocritical if he refused again. A beautiful long-legged beauty with a capable and refined temperament, a bright and cheerful temperament, and a hot body offered to show love. There is no man in the world who can refuse.

Anyway, he couldn't stand it anymore.

"Then from today, we are partners who will live and die together. Please take care of me in the future." Ren stretched out his hand, and Athena held his hand generously, feeling the warmth and strength in his hand, He smiled and said, "Shouldn't you be the one taking care of me?"