Chapter 1536: A Promise Worth a Thousand Jing in Nightless City
Jason, ‘Jing’ was startled.
Then, they both spoke simultaneously again—
"Let’s talk.”
This made Holle Viktoria’s hair stand on end.
This ‘Jing’, a former contact of his, knew that the first time was a question, and the second time was to give the other a definite answer.
And this was not in the Lower City District of ‘Nightless City’.
It was in ‘Uptown’!
One of them even had power comparable to a ‘Councilor’.
As for whether ‘Jing’ would deceive him?
Holle Viktoria believed he wouldn’t.Because, being able to break free from ‘Yao’s’ constraints was proof of everything.
‘Mystery’ must be opposed by ‘mystery’.
Similarly, only ‘mysteries’ of the same level can confront each other.
Moreover, ‘Jing’ appeared so at ease.
Especially not afraid of being discovered by ‘Yao’.
This made Holle Viktoria even more speculative.
The opponent was deliberate!
Deliberately captured by ‘Yao’!
Deliberately came to ‘Uptown’!
What the opponent is here for, Holle Viktoria temporarily didn’t know.
But there was one thing Holle Viktoria could be sure of.
The opponent had malicious intent.
The more he thought, the more Holle Viktoria felt scared.
The more he thought, the more Holle Viktoria broke out in a cold sweat.
Simultaneously, he tried to curl up his body, hoping ‘Jing’ wouldn’t notice him.
Treat him like a fart and let him go.
Unfortunately, even if a fart is silent.
It still has a smell.
The next second, ‘Jing’ turned his head to look at Holle Viktoria.
With a slight smile.
Holle Viktoria didn’t flinch.
Pfft.
He just knelt down there.
"Happy to serve you.”
Holle Viktoria said straightforwardly.
Having reached this point, Holle Viktoria was well aware that he no longer had any choice.
He knew full well what kind of person ‘Jing’ was.
If he didn’t want to die, it was best to obey.
Or rather, the reason he was still alive up to now was that he was still useful.
And this was his opportunity.
‘Jing’s’ smile became even brighter.
"I always thought Viktoria, you were underutilized.”
‘Jing’ praised.
Then, he opened his mouth and spat out a scroll.
"Open it, sign your name, and press your bloody fingerprint on it.”
‘Jing’ said.
Holle Viktoria didn’t hesitate at all, completely ignoring the saliva on it, and obediently did as ‘Jing’ instructed.
He bit his fingertip, wrote his name with blood, and pressed his fingerprint.
When he sensed an inexplicable force emerging from the depths of his heart, Holle Viktoria let out a sigh of relief.
He knew his soul was bound.
From then on, his spirit could never find peace.
However, he survived.
That was enough.
What could be more important than being alive?
Freedom? Dignity?
No!
They didn’t matter.
Only living was the most important thing.
Because only by living could one have freedom and dignity.
Dead?
Then, you’ve truly got nothing.
"A clear choice.”
‘Jing’ said, as he tucked the scroll back into his mouth.
Throughout the whole process, Jason remained silent, even when ‘Jing’ had already looked at him.
"I don’t know why you left ‘Uptown’, but ‘Uptown’ is very strong.”
"Much stronger than I anticipated.”
"I can deal with ‘Yao’, but there are eleven more like him.”
"And even above them, there are three more.”
"So, I think we can form an alliance.”
‘Jing’ said calmly.
As expected, there were even stronger ones above ‘Yao’, these Councilors!
Confirming his speculations, Jason nodded slightly without showing it.
"How to form an alliance?”
Jason asked.
"With our strength, we can’t possibly handle it, so we need to seek help from outsiders.”
‘Jing’ hinted.
"Those monsters?”
Jason retorted.
"Monsters?”
"They’re not monsters.”
"Just with rather strange appearances.”
"Moreover, they’re communicable.”
‘Jing’ shook his head.
"So?”
Jason continued to ask.
"So, we break the barrier…”
"What will I get out of it?”
‘Jing’s’ words were interrupted by Jason.
‘Jing’ was taken aback, then smiled.
"You’ve adapted to ‘Lower City District’ life, huh.”
‘Jing’ said this.
"What makes ‘Uptown’ any different?”
Jason said vaguely.
‘Jing’ nodded, not refuting.
"Yes, there’s no difference.”
"What do you want?”
"Wealth? Power? Or strength?”
‘Jing’ asked.
"Strength!”
Jason answered straightforwardly.
This was the most fitting answer for his character at the moment.
Jason hadn’t forgotten the persona that Lauren Delder ‘perfected’ for him: someone who was disillusioned with ‘Uptown’, willing to idle away in ‘Lower City District’. 𝙧ＡɴÒ𝐛ÈS
Such a person generally wouldn’t care about wealth or power.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have escaped ‘Uptown’, choosing to be a courier under the ‘Old Man’.
However, he still had a need for ‘strength’.
At least, Jason showed strength.
Also, he didn’t mind using strength.
"Very simple.”
"Help me break the barrier, and you’ll gain unimaginable strength—and I promise the safety of those under the ‘Old Man’.
‘Jing’ showed great understanding.
Jason didn’t believe these words at all.
Once the barrier is broken.
Underneath a collapsing nest, no egg is left intact.
Jason understood this principle.
But he was still negotiating with ‘Jing’.
Not only to understand ‘Jing’s’ plan.
But also because…