Chapter 271
Zarvok’s smile softened slightly, though his eyes remained calculating. "They are the key to our success. If we protect them, they will look to us as their saviors, their new rulers. But make no mistake—they are a means to an end. Their loyalty will ensure the world’s submission, and with it, our victory."
"You make a great offer; we both get what we want at the end of the deal," Ikenga said, with a thoughtful look on his face.
Stretching out his hand for a handshake, Ikenga said, "We will accept your offer."
Zarvok smiled as he took Ikenga’s hand. "That is good to hear." Opening his other hand, a flame combusted from his palm, only to disappear and be replaced by a large, pulsing ear, which he handed to Ikenga.
"This will be our means of contact. I will inform you when it’s time to begin," Zarvok said as he turned to leave, obviously in a hurry.
Ikenga spoke up to stop him. "Why don’t you stay with us for a while? There is much I would like to learn from you."
Zarvok halted at Ikenga’s words, a smirk forming on his face as he turned around. "Are you sure about that? The Abyss will play no part in our further conversations, and the price will be paid between us alone."
Ikenga stood still, gazing at Zarvok before waving his hand, causing the door to open. Laughing, he put a hand on Zarvok’s shoulder as he led him to the exit. "As it stands, I am truly poor and have nothing to exchange with you."
"Hmm," Zarvok scoffed and said nothing, leaving the house. He transformed into his imp form and took off into the sky.