Chapter 89: Favor
Leon rubbed his throbbing temples. This situation wasn’t going to end simply.
He decided to let Erica into the room. She carefully removed her hood, standing awkwardly by the side of the room. Leon motioned her to the only chair.
“Have a seat. I need a moment to think.”
Leon sat on the bed and addressed the demonic sword.
[Be honest. Why are you so against me taking on this request?]
[Hmm... because I just don’t like it?]
[You know I have no intention of making a pact with you. And you know why.]
[All the more reason I don’t want to talk about it.]
The sword’s sulky tone. Leon held back a sigh and began organizing his thoughts.
Erica was asking him to rescue elves held captive by slave traders. The strongest among the slavers was only at the sorcerer level. Yet, the fact they operated freely suggested they had powerful backing.
The task wasn’t just a rescue; he would have to escort the elves safely back to their forest. In return, Erica offered him an artifact from Segrinel Academy and a branch of the World Tree.
‘To the Elven Forest...’