Chapter 96 - Episode 96: A New Ally.
Chapter 96 – Episode 96: A New Ally.
I'm pointing at the document and look at Jariel with disbelief.
"What's this? Is this the truth?"
Jariel looks at me so seriously.
"At first I thought the same thing when I found that document. That document is the copied version that I made. The real one is still in the archive that only Emperor Lerst Eogura knows where it is."
I lean on the chair and rubbing my forehead.
"Who knows about this?"
Jariel is still staring at me so seriously.
"Just you, me, and Avriel.."
I'm humming with understanding.
"So the point of you doing a revolution towards the three sovereignties is to eliminate these subjects and then to take down the emperor?"
Jariel nods.
"We also have another reason other than that. Even though I have no interest in destroying the sovereignties in the first place, and all I care about is to take down Emperor Lerst Eogura. But, I have a bad feeling that either the Aarus Empire or the Alliance Kingdoms is possessing the [Heart of Alucard] and will use it like what Emperor Lerst did. We must destroy that thing for good. We will be a villain in their eyes since we are a minority, but once the truth is revealed, everyone will know who is the true villain."
If this is the case, I think it's the right thing to do and let Jariel do the revolution as soon as possible. Back then, the revolution happened, but Becker and I were on the sovereignties side since we were fighting against Krestan. We fought with them for days and it was the most intense battle that I have ever experienced. The revolution was a failure, but I think they still managed to eliminate all the subjects.
Jariel puts his hands on the table and then he continues.
"Krestan might have noticed about this as well. He said to me that those people who fought him have an odd condition that made them strong and have unique abilities that he has never seen before. As you know that Krestan has a unique ability that allows him to see a person's capabilities. We need him as a decoy and let him loose so we can eliminate all the subjects. I don't care if the revolution failed or we failed to reveal the truth to them, but as long as the subjects are all dead, that is worth it."
I'm humming with understanding.
The revolution happened after the saintess is dead because of the world boss that appeared in the Alliance Kingdom. I believe so many subjects have died in that time because of it back then, so it was easier to eliminate them. This time, the world boss hasn't appeared and the subjects are still as many as they had found in that town. It either I have to prepare for the revolution or for the world boss that is about to come at the Alliance Kingdoms.
Jariel is looking at me and raises his eyebrow.
"What are you thinking about?"
I shake my head and smile.
"Nothing. I just still can't believe it."
Jariel chuckles and leans on his chair.
"You don't have to worry about it too much. We still have plenty of time to prepare. Especially after I got this letter."
I look at Jariel who is playing with the scroll.
"So what's inside of that letter? You seemed thrilled when you read that letter."
Jariel smirks and nods.
"It's a letter from a comrade in arms of mine. He's someone who helped me escape from my death many times. I did the same for him, but death can't be outrun forever. He died even though I risked my life to save him. This letter was written for me the day before he died. I guess he knew that his time has come."
Jariel is spinning the scroll around his fingers and continues.
"This is his last will. The Headless cult will help me with whatever I requested from them as gratitude for trying to save one of their comrades. Of course, they would still ask for a reward, but they will keep choosing my side even if the other parties offered them twice or thrice the reward I gave them."
I know for sure that almost half of the Headless cult abilities are par with Avriel, and a few of them are almost equal to Jariel.
I'm humming with understanding. Jariel is pointing at me.
"I will write them a letter to let them know about your existence so they will not hunt you down if there's someone who wants you dead. That kid from earlier is your new ally and don't bring conflict between us and them."
I scoff and shake my head.
"Why would I do that? I don't have any business with them, so don't worry."
Jariel nods.
"I trust you."
I nod and smile then stand up.
"I have to get going now. There's something else I want to do."
Jariel nods and then I leave the pub.
I walk back to where Ivonna and the others are at. Everyone is still there sitting on the ground watching the NPCs building the houses. I stand behind Emma and she lifts her head to look at me.
"Where were you? You were gone for quite a long time."
I raise my eyebrows and smile.
"I had something important to do."
Emma is humming with understanding. Francesca is sighing while putting her head on her knees.
"This is boring… do you guys want to do something?"
Leonardo looks at the distance.
"Want to check the new dungeon? We haven't tried it yet and I believe with the 8 of us we can beat the dungeon."
Emma is oohing.
"Yeah let's do that!"
They're looking at Ivonna and waiting for her response. Ivonna raises her eyebrows and smiles then she nods.
"Yeah, let's go. I'm also curious about the dungeon."
Everyone stands up and stretches their bodies. Ivonna looks at me.
"You're coming?"
I'm humming and then grab the [Necklace of Blood] from my inventory and show it to them.
"I think I'm going to take care of this first."
Everyone looks at it and then I show them the description of the necklace. They all are confused because almost all they can see are question marks. Ivonna understands what that item is since she already knows about the [Ring of Blood]. I show them the ring as well since only Grisell and Ivonna who have seen it before. They are looking at both of them back and forth. These two items have the same design and color. I explain to them what it does, how did I get it, and how to use it.
Emma is humming with understanding.
"So you're going to stay dead for the next 3 days?"
I nod.
"I guess so, yeah."
Ivonna looks at me and nods.
"We understand. We will be going then."
I nod and they all leave to clear the Maelstorm of Abyss dungeon.
I know they can beat the two phases without a problem. I just can't wait for them to tell their rants when they tried the thunderstorm phase.
I go to an inn and rent a room for the next 3 days. I'm staring at the necklace while laying on the bed. Then I put it on and a notification appears.
[You died]
I see a pop-up screen.
[You cannot respawn and be resurrected for 3 days.]
[Do you want to log out?]
[Yes] [No]
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[No]
The log-out screen disappears and a new screen appears.
[Processing the identification of the player]
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[Identification completed.]
[Player name [Trevor]]
[Level 250]
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[Processing the bounding between [Trevor] with [Cursed Necklace of Blood]. Estimated time to complete the bounding: 71hrs 59mins 59 sec]
(3 days of in-game time have passed.)
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[Bounding completed]
[Item [Cursed Necklace of Blood] is now bounded to [Trevor]]
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[Respawn to the save point?]
[Yes] [No]
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[No]
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[Respawn on the spot?]
[Yes] [No]
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[Yes]
I sit down and stretch my body because my whole body is so sore. Then I look at the necklace.
[Cursed Necklace of Blood: An iron-red necklace that is made by the blood of the enemies. It says that whoever wears this necklace and meets the requirement will be the master of this necklace. However, when equipped with the necklace, you will be thirst for blood, if the thirst is unfulfilled, the player will die.
Rarity: Legendary (R40)
Bonus Status: DEX+100 (+50), AGI+100 (+50)
Requirements (Cursed): None
Passive skill: Bloodsucker (Regenerate user's HP by 1% of Damage dealt to the enemy. The more blood is shed the stronger its effect.) Side effect: Blood-Low (Decreasing user's Max HP by 1% every 5 seconds.)
This item is bounded to [Trevor]. Cannot be Traded, Marketed, and Sold.]
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[Blood's Series activated!]
[Blood Series: If equipped with all the Blood's series, the player is now immune to the side effects of the equipment [Madness] and [Blood-Low]. The player has an extra unique active skill [Bloodbath]. Increase the efficiency of the [Bloodthirst] and [Bloodsucker] by 100% for 3 minutes. Cooldown 2 hours.]