Chapter 387: Making a deal?
Hearing Idan’s words and seeing his smile, Tamisra did not frown, but, on the contrary, smiled back.
"You’re right," she said, agreeing with his reasoning. "She will not ignore the abduction of her only son in this territory."
"However, you are forgetting that there is also a Rank 6 creature equal to her in this territory, the Queen," Tamisra added.
"And if you’re hoping to kill him and blame us for his death, then you’re deeply mistaken, Ethan, — Tamisra addressed him for the first time by the name he introduced himself by.
"Like most creatures of Darkness, the Dark Dragon has not only a blood bond that allows her to know if her descendant is alive, but also a way to mark the murderer of her child," Tamisra explained.
Hearing this, the smile on Idan’s face quickly disappeared, replaced by a frown and thoughtfulness.
"You can kill him if you want. Yes, his mother would be furious, and in the worst case scenario, she would declare war on the Territories. After that, she will come for you," Tamisra said calmly, watching Idan’s expression change with a smile.
"And if you bring his son back alive, she certainly won’t forget that he was abducted on our territory anyway. She will also not leave you alone, those who dared to kidnap him. But her rage will not be as strong as if you had killed her son," Tamisra shared her thoughts.
"Also, don’t forget about the deal I offered," she reminded.
"If you bring the heir back, not only will I share some useful information, but I won’t bother you either."
After hearing her proposal for the second time and a new suggestion not to interfere with them, Idan was surprised.
"What information and what do you mean by not interfering with us?" he asked.
Seeing that the guy finally showed interest, Tamisra continued.
"I know that we both come from different worlds and we are enemies at the moment," she said.
"But if we consider our relationship as a relationship between two beings rather than a relationship between two worlds, I have no reason to consider you my enemy. You haven’t done anything against me personally, and I haven’t done anything against you."
Idan thought about her words and partially agreed with her arguments. There really weren’t any conflicts between the two of them.
"Yes, you are handsome and you match my preferences," Tamisra suddenly confessed, catching Idan off guard.
"If I wasn’t satisfied with my current toys, I would have tried to grab you," she added with a smile, studying him. Seeing this, Idan swallowed awkwardly, berating himself for letting his guard down for a moment.
"Considering all this, I don’t mind making a deal with you that could be beneficial for both of us."
"If you bring back the heir of the Dark Beast Territory, I will share with you information about what awaits you at the western portal, and I will also make an oath that my faction will not interfere with you."
"A faction?"
It was the first time Idan had heard this word since he had appeared in this world.
Tamisra shook her head, indicating that she wasn’t going to explain, and simply said:
"This information is just part of our deal."
Idan thought about it.
His stats still hadn’t recovered, and he was already starting to worry about Arabel.
"What problem did she face that even after such a long time she didn’t finish?" he wondered.
"I agree to make a deal with you," Idan finally decided after deciding on a deal with Tamisra.
After all, it was precisely in order to be able to bargain that they kidnapped the heir, and Tamisra’s proposal fully corresponded to their plans.
In addition, Idan had a feeling that Tamisra had other motives for making this deal with him. However, he couldn’t figure out which ones yet.
Tamisra smiled, not hiding her joy.
"So where is he?" she asked as soon as she heard Idan’s agreement.
"He’s not here," Idan said bluntly, and then continued: "But I can give you his exact location, and you can pick him up from there."
"Hmm..." Tamisra frowned.
"Don’t worry, I won’t deceive you. To prove this, I’m willing to make a Soul Contract with you," Idan said calmly, pretending to take out a small scroll from his pocket that he had just acquired from the System. It was a Diamond-quality Soul Contract that cost him 3,000 System Points.
"Soul Contract?" — Tamisra was surprised when she heard this sentence, and then when Idan took out the item and showed it to her.
One glance was enough to understand that this was a real Soul Contract. Even in their world, they knew about Soul Contracts, but they were extremely rare and expensive. The Soul Contract, which could affect Rank 5 creatures like her, was especially highly valued.
For a moment, Tamisra was tempted to renege on the deal and take the contract for herself, as well as grab Idan himself. Her mind immediately wondered, "If this guy can get such a rare item so easily, then maybe he has other valuable things."
However, she quickly dismissed these thoughts, suppressing her greed with difficulty.
"All right," Tamisra agreed.
"Phew..." gasped Idan, hearing her words.
He also feared that Tamisra might change her mind after seeing the Soul Contract. However, in order to convince her and ensure his safety, he decided to take the risk and show her this document.
Now that Idan had offered the Soul Contract, Tamisra didn’t need to swear an oath. She could explicitly express her obligations in this agreement.
Tamisra and Idan quickly discussed the details of the deal, and both, after carefully checking them several times and making sure that they hadn’t missed a single detail, used their Soul Powers to conclude a Soul Contract.
Tamisra pledged to provide Idan with general information about the Valley, the portals, and what awaits him on the western portal.
In addition, she promised that neither she personally nor her faction would interfere and oppose Idan and his allies for three days. However, the actions of other Diamond-ranked beings and factions were not part of her obligations.
Idan, for his part, promised to return the heir alive and, after communicating with his allies, to indicate a place where Tamisra could pick him up.
As soon as the contract was concluded, Idan finally felt relieved. However, he did not let down his guard, since the contract was only with Tamisra, and not with another Diamond-ranked creature that might be lurking nearby.
"Tell me, Miss Tamisra, aren’t you afraid that the Queen will find out about your deal with me, an outsider, and that you shared information with me?" asked Idan, looking at this smiling woman.
"Ahahahaha!" — Hearing Idan’s question, Tamisra suddenly burst out laughing.
"Me? Afraid of the Queen?" she asked, laughing.
Then her gaze turned serious, and Idan caught a hint of fear in her eyes.
"Of course I’m afraid," she said. "There is no creature in this territory that is not afraid of the Queen!"
After pausing and looking directly into Idan’s eyes, she decided to ask a question.:
"Why do you think there are no other Rank 6 beings besides her and the other rulers of other territories?"