Chapter 460: Dealing with an Atrox Duke (II)
"Astrid, it might be good if you leave and let us speak alone."
Astrid stared at her father and understood that he did not want her to hear the price he would have to pay as it might be something that went against his ethical code. While the young Atrox wanted the opportunity to cultivate more than anything in her life, she did not know if her father’s honor would be a price she could accept.
However, before Astrid could say a word, the Scarlet King spoke.
"She can stay if she can keep a secret. After all, while the mission is extremely dangerous and requires the utmost secrecy, it should not be something that goes against your sense of justice and honor or even the rules and codes of the Atrox Immortus Empire."
The Scarlet King saw how the duo looked at him incredulously, and he simply smiled before continuing.
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"Master only needs you to interfere during a fight between two Tier 0 Dark Factions. You need to keep the Divine Ascension Masters at bay as he carries on with his mission. It will be a few minutes at most, and then you can escape or call reinforcements from the empire."
Willian and Astrid’s eyes widened as they heard the mission. It was indeed dangerous but not something that would bring shame or embarrassment. As a Duke of the Atrox Immortus Empire, fighting underworld warriors under any context was a display of honor and courage.
Actually, if William were to lead the forces of the empire into a fight between two Tier 0 Dark Factions, he would gain a great deal of honor and praise.
"Is it really just that?" Astrid asked with a look of wonder as she stared at Kain. The eccentric Master would provide a service that no one else in the entire world could, yet he only asked for assistance against members of the underworld.