Chapter 224 -224-Set the Conditions
With a look of deep frustration plastered on his face, Glaton finally gave in and led Daniel to his private treasure vault.
This vault was located in an extremely concealed area. The items it housed were not ordinary—every one of them was a rare treasure, painstakingly collected by Glaton over several millennia. Each piece was the finest of the fine.
The Book of Souls was among these invaluable relics, which explained why Daniel had searched every corner of the City of the Undead in vain and still failed to locate it.
If Glaton had any choice in the matter, he would never have brought Daniel here. Because once this vault was exposed, if Daniel decided to loot it clean, Glaton would likely feel that death itself would be preferable.
But in front of Daniel, he had no ability to resist. After all, what could be more important than one’s own life?
Standing before the hidden vault’s entrance, Glaton’s face revealed a rare flicker of determination.
"Your Highness Daniel," Glaton said solemnly, "I cannot open this vault unless you release me."
"My life is in your hands. I fear that once you take what you want, you’ll simply kill me to eliminate loose ends."
"If you disagree, then go ahead and kill me now."
Glaton was no fool. He had already deduced Daniel’s true purpose—he wasn’t here to kill for sport, nor to rob Glaton of all his treasures. Daniel’s real objective was the Book of Souls.
That was why Glaton was gambling his only leverage—using the Book of Souls to bargain for his life.