Chapter 275: What condition?
"Well, there wasn’t much anyone could do about it."
"Back in the day, that Thunder King from the Tower faction—his power was terrifying. The guy radiated divine might. And with his thunder-based abilities? That kind of elemental force is a natural counter to us sea creatures. It’s like we’re hardwired to lose against him."
"Even Sea King Maelthorak, a Crimson Ultimate hero and a sovereign in his own right, couldn’t escape that fate."
"If it hadn’t been for that, he wouldn’t still be carrying those injuries all these years later."
At this point, Naga Swordmaster Kairos turned to Ethan again, his eyes glinting with something unreadable. "And there’s one more thing..."
"Now that an Overlord-class being has stepped onto the battlefield and is personally leading the war effort, the frontlines are going to be brutal—hellish, even. If Maelthorak were still at his peak, maybe he could handle it. But in his current state... there’s a real chance he won’t make it out alive."
"And honestly, whether it’s for you or for me, that wouldn’t be such a bad thing, would it?"
Ethan blinked, caught off guard for a second.
Then, slowly, a grin spread across his face. "You’re not wrong. I appreciate the info. Really, I do. But let’s get back to what actually matters—compensation."
"You’re clever. I’ll give you that. Trying to steer the conversation toward the Crimsonstar Kingdom and the whole faction war. But I’m not that easy to fool. If you can’t cough up something that makes it worth my while..."
"Well, then I’m afraid you’ll just have to get comfy in those Soulbind Shackles. Enjoy the peace and quiet. For a long, long time."