Chapter 140
Dark Sky Village
I looked at him and said, “I refuse.”
“Oh?”
Zhuge Fu replied, seemingly surprised. However, his expression remained unchanged as he asked, “Why do you think so?”
“For one simple reason.”
I aimed my sword at him.
“I don’t trust you.”
There were advantages to teaming up with Zhuge Fu to learn the secrets of the past, having better control over the Alchemist, and gaining assistance from someone dubbed the wisdom and sorcery of the Central Plains. Considering all that, my choice might seem foolish right now.
However, I simply couldn’t trust him. I had seen firsthand what kind of person he was; he’d stab me in the back without a second thought if it suited his needs. Sure, he might fulfill his interests, but it wasn’t worth the risk of dying or being betrayed.