lv 1 skeleton

chapter 102

“Hmm… it’s a bit hard to explain, it’s both a temporary look and at the same time the closest thing to my original appearance.”

“Are you not human?”

“I am, just not one from this world.”

“Hmm… so you’re a visitor from another world. I’ve heard many of such tales of legendary heroes coming from other dimensions.”

“I am not quite a hero, I might be the opposite in fact.”

“Then are you evil?”

The Princess became somewhat afraid.

“Evil… I’m probably not that since I’ve already killed evil in the past.”

“So what are you then? I just can’t seem to figure you out.”

“Is that so? Well, just look at me know, what you see is what you get.”

“That seemed to help Princess Mayardus calm down, but her hands still had a slight tremble as she reached for her tea cup.

“Was it a good thing for you to rescue me?”

“What do you mean, that’s like the definition of a good deed.”

“Yes, but now I can no longer return to the palace thanks to your efforts. I’m like a fish that’s out of the water, waiting for my own death.”

I had already expected this from her. She was now averting her eyes, as if waiting for my response.

“Let me tell you a story from my homeworld. When I was young I used to have an aquarium in my house. I thought that my fish were small and cute, but later learned an interesting fact.

The size of a fish is determined by how large the waters they roam in are. If you release a fish from an aquarium into a big lake, then it can grow larger.”

“Huu… that’s a funny story. Are you trying to say I should live in a bigger lake?”

“That was the metaphor.”

“Then how big is this body of water that I’ll be living in, do I even have a choice in the matter?”

“Perhaps you can thrive in the largest of oceans, but the choice has to be made now. You can decide to take the first step, or continue to live out the remainder of your days, secluded in this manor of mine.”

The princess’ eyebrows furrowed into a frown as she replied.

“What kind of choice is that? Well, if you meant thriving in the largest of areas, then perhaps I’ll be a conqueror, Queen of the whole world!”

I nodded back.

“Would you support me in that? Why does this feel like entering a contract with the Devil, or possibly a mythological god. Are you sure you’re not some kind of demon?”

“I don’t think so. Truth be told I’ve never seen one, but I’m surprised you’d liken me to a god.”

“Yes, back in time immemorial, gods banded together in order to seals the devils, and it was said that demons would strive to capture human souls. Are you after my soul?”

“I don’t think so, after all what possible use would I have for your soul. I do however require you to make three promises.”

“Three? Why do I get the feeling that this is some kind of retaliation for the conditions of our chess match.”

“Hahaha… not at all. In fact I was more than pleased with the key you provided as a reward.”

“Is that so, then what are these infamous three promises? You said, you will give me the world, so in truth I’m quite anxious to figure out what the price is.”