The 31st Piece Turns The Tables (PART 1)

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Blaine had concluded that this matter was important enough to use a mind spell on his apprentice magicians. He then looked at Seol with a serious expression on his face.

Seol recognized that Blaine wasn't saying this baselessly and listened carefully.

"But why..."

"It's because it's something my apprentices cannot know. Luckily, there happened to also be no one else around us."

"Why are you doing this?"

"Snowman, this belt works by restraining the powers of nine spirits and using them in harmony."

"I know."

A description like that was written in Griz's blueprints as well.

It worked like that in principle but Seol himself didn't know how it worked specifically either.

Blaine nodded and looked at Space with great interest. "It is a tremendously genius idea but unfortunately, there's an issue."

"An issue?"

"It is impossible to balance. It's because you used the Venta and Shades which are different from the normal, peaceful spirits. Furthermore, they are still fully conscious."

"What problems could they cause?"

"I can't predict exactly what will happen, but... once they are off balance, the spirits' individual powers could eventually merge into one."

"...And Space would be unable to restrain them then."

"Exactly... You realized it right away. As expected from the owner of the extraordinary belt."

- Good job, Blaine!

- Yeah, equipment like that really needed a drawback LOL

- Space (Abomination)

- THANK YOU!

Seol placed his hand on his chin and thought for a second. Blaine then added a few words.

"There wouldn't be a problem if you were able to maintain that balance yourself but since I assume you don't have a supernatural power related to spirits... let me propose something to you."

"A proposal?"

Blaine nodded before continuing. "What do you think about making a deal for that item with us, Aquarius?"

"Hm..."

It was hard to tell if Blaine had hidden intentions. In the first place, Seol wasn't sure whether his words were true or not.

A few moments later, Seol saw options.

[Blaine, a high-ranking magician, has offered you a proposal. How do you respond?

1. Accept it.

2. Reject it.

3. [Required: Negotiation 1] Ask if he has any other offers.

4. [Required: Merchant] Haggle.

......]

Seol checked the options then answered Blaine without hesitation.

"I refuse."

"It makes sense... I too would look for another method if I had a rare item like that."

- Is this guy trying to trade or not? LOL

- Blaine (Integrity+Incorruptible)

- How much would it go for though?

- I bet you can retire with how much money you get from that...