Chapter 121: Recruiting Requiem
Requiem didn’t answer right away.
He sat there in silence, fingers laced together, his elbows resting on the table. There was a subtle shift in his eyes—just a flicker of something heavier than pride or greed.
After a long pause, he exhaled and said quietly, "I can’t leave."
Xavier leaned forward, eyes narrowing. "Why not? They blackmailing you? Holding something over your head?"
Requiem looked up, and for a moment, Xavier saw weariness behind those seasoned eyes. "No. Nothing like that. They’re paying me. That’s all."
Xavier raised an eyebrow. "Then I’ll pay double."
Requiem gave a tired smile. "That won’t solve the issue."
Before Xavier could press further, a system notification flashed before him.
[QUEST RECEIVED: Break the Chains]
Objective: Take Requiem away from Crimson Vow. Earn his trust and Recruite Requiem]
Time Limit: 12 Hours.]