Dimensional Descent

Damian bitterly smiled. Of course he understood what Leonel meant. If they remained in here for too long, no matter how convincing their previous act was, it would become suspicious. In that case, it wouldn't matter if he convinced Leonel to play along.

"There's not much I can tell you." Damian said through gritted teeth. "But I think you're smart enough to know why this is the approach we must take. The more competent we seem, the more attention the Empire will pay to us and the less chance we'll have in the long run."

Leonel had already thought as much, but this wasn't enough to convince him of anything.

"Do you think that the Empire is stupid? I doubt they're unaware that this is a facade."

"It doesn't matter if they know, they'll still underestimate us. A vague threat will always be taken less seriously than a tangible one. As long as they don't know the true extent of our depths, it'll be easier for them to neglect us."

Damian was trying to speak quicker and quicker, not wanting to give up this chance. If they could take in Leonel secretly, this would be great.

"I assume by your words that you know who I am? Unless you were really crazy enough to try this stunt after seeing the small bit I showed?"

Damian's lip twitched. 'Small bit'? How much more was there? He was already in this state!

"Yes, I know that you're Leonel Morales and know that you're a Variant. In addition, I also know of what happened at the Fort."

"Good, that makes things easier. I'll agree to join and help your Slayer Legion as long as you support me to take down Royal Blue Fort within half a year and you help me take this damned wrist watch off. If you say yes, I'll let you take me out of here as your 'prisoner'."

Damian's expression changed.

to pay

what good was the Fort to them? It

taking down his son who hadn't even

"But, is it really as you're thinking? You're on this expedition right now to scavenge the

words. If it was looked at from

Slayer Legion and they were essentially here just

breath, Damian's eyes sharpened

to remove your Shackle, but I can agree to attack the Fort with you after some more preparation. But, since you're such a high profile recruit,

for a while, looking at Damian quite intently. It was to the point

hope you keep

of relief when Leonel finally removed his rod and

quite anxious. They had no idea that such a conversation was happening. Everyone one of them believed that an intense battle was taking place within that cage of

to crumble, they all held their breaths before bursting into a

hand and a rope formed of fluid earth in his

upon closer inspection, his feet were bound as well. He was only moving because their lieutenant was

was their lieutenant! He was

Sela felt as though a weight had been lifted from her chest and she couldn't help but smirk. Though, since half her face was covered in bloody, burnt and peeling skin, she looked even

your role in this you'll definitely be rewarded well. It might not be impossible