Cursed Immortality

Chapter 343 Antagonizing The Dark Beings (3)

Jacob wasnʼt expecting Hallbergʼs call at this time when there were still about two weeks left before their arrangement.

Furthermore, it wasnʼt a projection call but a voice call that seemed quite off, knowing Hallbergʼs character.

Jacob then accepted the call, and Hallbergʼs jolly voice rang, ”I hope I didnʼt disrupt your sleep or anything?”

Jacobʼs eyes narrowed ever so slightly as he replied, ”No worries. Is there something you need to tell me?”

Hallberg didnʼt waste time as he revealed, ”The thing is, thereʼs been a change in my plan of leaving the Rare Plains. As you already know that the Dark Beings are marching toward the Dark City, and somehow the higher-ups in the Epic Plains got wind of it.

”So, they contacted me and told me to secure the Dark City at any cost and defend it. They also made it pretty clear if I leave my post in a state of crisis, I wonʼt be welcome in the Epic Plains.

”Thatʼs why there is no point in going there if Iʼm not welcome. So, I guess I owe you an apology for backing down at the last minute.” In the end, Hallbergʼs voice sounded extremely bitter and helpless.

Jacobʼs eyes were as cold as ice after hearing about the cancelation of that epic plains trip from Hallberg.

In truth, he was still contemplating about backing down on this deal by making some excuse since it might take more time to upgrade his magic core to extraordinary rank, but Hallberg had done it himself. This was a surprise but not a particularly bad one either.

So, he replied, ”No problem, I can understand your plight as well. You have already done me a great favor by giving me all those materials and selling those watches. So, if you need me, Iʼll consider it if itʼs not an absurd one.”

Although Jacob welcomed this development, it didnʼt mean he would forget about what Hallberg did for him. So, if he asked for Jacob to help me with the Dark Beings, he would agree to kill the Lich King or get rid of the entire Extraordinary rank line of the dark beings since it was now possible.

Jacob offered this help after considering the current situation in the first place, and Hallberg wonʼt ask anything else from him since Jacob has nothing else but his strength to offer.

Sometimes, having someone with Hallbergʼs status owing you a big favor is a good thing, and this guy seemed to have deep pockets and contacts in the Epic Plains as well.

However, what Hallberg said next made Jacob astonished.

”Are you kidding me? That was hardly an inconvenience. Donʼt look down on this Earl, or Iʼll be offended. On the contrary, I was wondering if youʼre still interested in going out to the Rare Plains.

”You see, all those preparations I made would go to waste now that Iʼm not leaving, and it might take a decade for me to plan this journey again. Iʼm pretty sure a man of your stature will not stay in a small place like Rare Plains for much longer.

”So, if you want to leave, you can go to the same meeting spot, and everything will be ready. But you only have time until the Dark Beings reaches the Dark City. So, are you down?” Hallberg asked nonchalantly.

Jacobʼs eyes narrowed as this offer was simply too good to be true, ”Are you serious? Donʼt you want anything in return? Like killing the Dark Beings or defending the Dark City?”

”Nah, that would be asking too much from you. That army is simply too massive, and Iʼm not someone who would shamelessly ask a friend to put his life on the line for me. Just consider it you owe me a big one, and when I come to Epic Plains, youʼll have to receive me. So, how about it?” Hallberg jollily questioned.

ʼIs he really that much of a saint?ʼ Jacob thought because he was simply in disbelief over Hallbergʼs generosity which was irking him in the wrong way for some reason.

However, when he thinks about how Hallberg has treated him to this day, and he has no reason to scheme against him or harm him, Jacob thinks he is being overly paranoid, just as Immortika always taunts him about.

In the end, this offer was simply quite hard to reject because Hallbergʼs preparation would be flawless, and letting it go seemed to be a huge waste. So, he ended up agreeing.

”Alright, Iʼll take you on your offer.”

”Excellent choice! Just text me a day before you come, and Iʼll arrange everything for you.”

After sealing the deal, the call ended, but Jacob was still mulling over this strange turn of events.

ʼI wonder how heʼll react when he finds the main forces of the Dark Beings have been annihilated mysteriously, and he stays here for nothing but to clear those small fires. But this offer is still too good to be true. Iʼll have to see first myself…ʼ

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In the Northern Star Ocean of the Rare Plains, a small ship that seemed almost invisible on the water was moving at high speed, and for some strange reason, there were no ripples over the ocean surface at all despite the shipʼs high speed.

On this ship deck, Hallberg stood as he gazed at the starry sky with an impassive look in his eyes before he said, ”Call the Rich Winter Lady.”

The Star Watch on his wrist shimmered before the cold voice of Lucy rang, ”So how was it?”

”He took the bait. The ship will sail on the default route no matter what kind of new setting were reinstalled while showing a fake route of whatever the other person wanted to see.” Hallberg coldly stated.

”I guess I owe you big time, Sir. Dark Earl.” Lucyʼs impassive voice sounded.

Hallberg coldly sneered, ”I donʼt know what he did to make you pay such a high price to set up this massive death trap. But it sure hell not the killing he did that time.

”I supposed it doesnʼt matter. Since I helped you as much as I can, now, whether he took that ship or not, you will pay me what you promised. Or Iʼll make your life a living hell if you try to play any tricks with me. You should be well aware of my background!” His tone was deadly cold as he threatened Lucy without caring about her status.

”Of course, a deal is a deal. I wonʼt dare to trick you, Sir Dark Earl. Now if youʼll excuse me, I have a bug to crush!” Lucy coldly uttered before she cut the call.

Hallberg looked at the sky before a sigh escaped his mouth, ”No matter how much power one has, in the end, all it comes down to benefits…”