Chapter 40: Cosmic Singularity Intent
"Young friend Azmodeus...?"
"Hmm?"
Jin snapped himself out of his reverie, returning to reality—returning to the corpulent middle-aged man lounging in the VIP Stands of a certain Bronze League Arena. One could tell that he was growing impatient, though he wasn’t showing it through his poker face.
"Are you still considering?" asked the middle-aged man.
Jin shook his head. "I’ve already decided. I’ve decided—
—not to take your offer."
The middle-aged man had been expectant for a second there. However, when Jin gave his answer, a frown formed on the man’s face.
In Jamie Diamondheart’s lifetime, not many dared to reject him. As a young master of the famous Diamond Heart Family, he always got what he wanted.
Even when dealing with other cities, City Lords would hold a certain level of respect when talking to him.
Though more specifically, they placed respect on the great Diamond Heart Family name.
However, never had Jamie been rejected as such. For him, it was practically a slap in the face—a slap that affected his pride, reputation, and honor, and, most importantly, his ego.
"This decision of yours..." he asked, his voice colder than before. "Are you sure of it...?"