Although Han Dong had a foreboding, he didn’t expect Mr. Walter to be so direct in expressing his ’recruitment’ intentions.
Excluding Mr. Francis,
Three Letter Holders have already taken a complete interest in him,
both Mento and Director Charles have fully chosen him as the sole candidate... Now, this oddly-tasted and likewise eccentric Mr. Walter seemed to have a similar tendency.
It once made Han Dong wonder if the Black Tower World happened to have no "talent" during this period?
And also, how much did these guys not want to hold the "letter," seemingly eager to pass it down one by one?
"Can I agree to the first half first? As for the issue of inheriting the letter..."
Before Han Dong finished, Walter interrupted him directly:
"You’re only needed to agree to the first half initially, and regarding the inheritance of the letter, I need to see your performance during the special training period first.
If it meets or even exceeds my expectations, only then will I negotiate with Mento.
Make your choice, young man... If it doesn’t work out, go out and find Francis."
Han Dong did not agree immediately but continued to ask:
"I have another question, which aspect of S-01 intelligence does Mr. Walter want? You should be aware that the [loyalty] of demons is incomparable to any other world’s beings.
Some core confidential information I really cannot disclose."
However, this W. Walter showed a peculiar smile and responded:
"I’m well aware of the loyalty issue with demons... After all, I was once held tightly by a Middle Rank demon, refusing to let go even in death~ leading to the descent of a supreme being.
The cost of one leg made me realize my ignorance, weakness, and arrogance,
and also made me aware of the true terrifying loyalty of the demon race."
When Walter mentioned this, he subconsciously moved his right leg,
only then did Han Dong notice that he was using an ’artificial limb’ made from a Special Magic Crystal, connected, fixed, and wrapped through the Black Vortex and Special Human Skin.
Even so, he could only perform the most basic ’walking.’
Slightly overusing the right leg would cause disgusting, sticky seawater to seep from the wound,
and even birth strange coral, shell structures, with slender octopus tentacles drilling out, possibly causing severe erosion to Walter himself.
The right leg was not simply rendered useless; it also suffered an irremovable Deep Sea Curse.
It was obvious how ruthless Boss K had been back then.
After a bit of thought, Walter offered another suggestion:
"We can also do this.
Answer my questions with a ’depth’ equivalent to the ’depth’ I teach of the Black Vortex, collaborating in such a ’trade mode’ is fair.
Moreover, as long as I see potential in you, I will also voluntarily break the Balance of the trade to provide you more, how about it?"
"Thank you, senior... By the way, where shall we practice?"
This is my creation, the [Vortex Heart],
a secret law domain I built by merging Black Vortex powers with real-world materials, also the association’s core, perfectly suitable for Black Vortex System training,
Only those I select who have talent in Black Vortex are eligible for short training here.
Let’s start our transaction next.
First, you need to answer one of my questions,
I will provide ’surface,’ ’inner,’ or ’systematic comprehensive guidance’ based on the value of your answer.
Tell me about your understanding of the [Deep Sea]."
This question is quite broad and matches the direction Han Dong suspected, indeed related to information about Boss K.
However, instead of answering the question directly, Han Dong intentionally lowered his voice, using a narrative tone from past stories,
"I have been to the Deep Sea and have a rather deep connection there... I’ve also heard from the residents about a major event during a catastrophe that occurred in the Deep Sea.
Some invader with ’Whirlpool’ abilities ventured into the [Deep Sea] alone, cutting through layers of obstructions into the opponent’s territories, executing the then Dead Sea Hegemon, forcing the reign master to return and thus forcing the retreat."
Han Dong paused slightly here.
The Demon Eye sneakily observed W. Walter’s facial expressions, finding no significant expression or emotional change, immediately added:
"If senior Walter is willing, I can try to arrange a meeting with [Boss K]."
When Han Dong uttered this statement laden with a ’gamble’ implication.
An extremely intense swirl distortion instantly swept across the current space, enough to shred ordinary individuals... but still bearable for Han Dong, offsetting part of it through Vortex Eye’s reverse twist, blocking the rest with his body.
After a moment of silence, Walter spoke in a low voice: "Can you... really arrange it?"
"If senior has such a wish, I will make every effort to negotiate with Boss K and seek a chance."
"Agreed, whether the negotiation succeeds, you need to bring back the process memory for me to see."
Upon hearing this, Han Dong knew he had bet correctly.
"Yes, I am very confident! Please be prepared, senior~ I also hope to solve your problem in a ’peaceful’ way, as there are greater threats at hand."
"Indeed, I just want a face-to-face conversation with that supreme being.
It appears this lad has significant backing in S-01, maintaining deep connections with several [Domain Lords], including the Deep Sea.
The ability to come back to life after losing to Goodman is also thanks to that exaggerated Black Goat Mother God.
Come on~ Since the deal is made,
next, I’ll personally instruct you in the Black Vortex System.
Expose your entire power system to me, frontal attacks are fine, but refrain from holding back, or it will affect the evaluation.
I will consider how to ’instruct’ based on the system’s special traits, importance, and affinity with you."
"No holding back, you say? Well, how about this... Senior Walter, would you lower your rank? Ideally, keep it below Middle Rank."
"What are you planning to do?"
"Directly enter my world to observe my power system."
"Your Pseudo-King World? Has Mento or Charles seen it?"
"No, my world is somewhat special, and I have always kept outsiders at a distance."
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"Because, while discussing the [Deep Sea], my question clearly touched the bottom line of your heart, yet you quickly suppressed your emotions and openly accepted my opinion.
To me, you seem like a trustworthy and high-profile figure worth getting close to!"
Upon Han Dong finishing his words,
A rare smile appeared beneath Walter’s exaggerated makeup.
"Alright~ Show me what makes your Pseudo-King World so special."
The Black Vortex at Han Dong’s navel started to spin, slowly expanding to form a spatial entrance,
his hands placed on both sides of the navel, "Please, come in!"
Han Dong did not lead Walter to the "front side" of the world i.e. the area built with a Dominating Tower, Ring Prison, and inhabited by various Prison Guard creatures.
Instead, they arrived at the back where the [World Tree] grew,
preparing to directly escort Walter to the lower end of the World Tree to see the Throne Embryo engraved with the "Mythical Puzzle."
Both landed steadily in the cemetery filled with a deathly aura at the World Tree’s base,
Walter was completely astonished by the World Tree before him,
Walter, who had lowered his rank to "Lower," felt a direct sense of world suppression, something impossible for a Pseudo-King World to produce.
"How could a Pseudo-King World be so stable and immense, and even possess such a [foundation]? This surpasses many Lower King Domains.
Moreover, the essence of the world is... ’prison’?"
Through the pitch-black sky mist, Walter vaguely glimpsed various Imprisonment Chains lurking at the world’s edges, completely different from worlds he had seen.
"Imprisonment, restraint, control... No wonder! No wonder Charles stooped so low, willing to offer Mento such a high ’price’ to inherit the [C] to you."