Dungeon Hunter Chapter 103:

Chapter 103: Dubolong’s Request (4)

Dubolong walked up to the entrance .

The door opened and a tall man wearing a black cloak was sitting in a chair .  He wore rings on all 10 fingers, and accessories covered his body .  There was something everywhere I looked .  Splendorous was a description that matched him .

“It is nice to meet you . ”

I spoke first . The Dark Spirit King burst out laughing .

“Nice to meet me? Puah! Come in!”

From a distance, he looked like someone who would make a big fuss but this was only a facade . I sat down across from the Dark Spirit King . I immediately looked at him with Mind’s Eye .

-‘Mind’s Eye (Ex U) has penetrated ‘Shadow Eyes (Ex U)’ . Attack rate 60% .   High magic power correction (96)! But the opponent’s intelligence is higher . The attack rate is 54% . Specific information about the opponent will be private .

Name: Adonis
Occupation	Dark Spirit King	Title	* The Dark Spirit King (Epic, Strength and Magic Power +6)   * Ruler Who Causes Trembling (Epic, Magic Power +10) * Behind Shadows (Ex U, Strength +8) * Those Who Despise (Ex U, Stamina +8)
Stats
Strength	100 (+14)	Intelligence	100
Agility	100	Stamina	100 (+8)
Magic Power	100 (+16)
Potential: (500+38/???)   Uniqueness: ??? Skill: Tremor (???), Shadow Eyes (Ex U), ???, ???

Adonis frowned .

“What are you looking at?”

“I like your accessories . ”

I crossed my legs .  But inwardly I was completely different from my composed exterior .

‘How great . ’

A total of 538 stat points . He was already a transcendental person . Yet he still failed to break through his ‘limits . ’ Maybe it was frozen at this point because he couldn’t break through . He would become even stronger if he went over his limit .  There were also question marks . His ability was on a similar level to the grand dukes in the Demon World, so I couldn’t help feeling admiration .

“Hrmm . You really are an unknown person . ”

“I am anxious to hear why you called me here . ”

I had no intention of having comfortable small talk . Adonis cupped his chin .

“Before that, I would like to ask you something . What do you see yourself as?”

“Devil . ”

I wouldn’t let anyone else become the devil . It was a resolution that I made every day .

Adonis was at a loss for a moment after my reply showed no hesitation .

“…A great aspiration . Randalph Brigsiel, you resemble me in that sense . ”

“Are you aiming to rule over all the spirits in the Spirit World?”

“That’s right . Not just a Spirit King, I am determined to truly become a **** . In order to do this, a lot of help is needed .

I knew the problem . It was like trying to walk among the stars . I just sat there as Adonis laughed .

“I wouldn’t normally ask but I am very curious about you, Randalph Brigsiel . Your attitude didn’t change, it’s like you were aware of this from the beginning . ”

“Your curiosity shouldn’t touch someone like me . ”

“A cool personality . Hrmm…good . I think we should start talking specifics . I feel more at ease after talking to you . So I ask you: Randalph Brigsiel, will you form a contract with me?”

A contract with a spirit .

That was the main point .  The request that Dubolong told me not to reject .

It was taboo for the dark spirits to make contracts at the Demon World Auction organized by them . There could be issues of fairness the moment someone received favouritism . But the dark spirits had many tricks . This contract would be formed away from the eyes of the system .

The problem…this was the Dark Spirit King .

“Why? Do you really need to go to such lengths?”

“Things are changing very quickly . Randalph Brigsiel, you must feel it as well . There are many enemies, but our number is too small . However, it is a different story if we can help each other . ”

Accepting it would allow me to leap forward . It didn’t seem unusual at first glance, but the agreement seemed to only be beneficial to me .

The Dark Spirit King wouldn’t get a lot of benefits from helping me .  Such a contract with the Dark Spirit King…he was aiming for something .

Adonis was a greedy **** . That was the one thing I knew for certain .

‘A contract with a spirit, sharing our capabilities with each other . Even if it is just helping me keep the demons in check . What does he have to gain from the contract?’

I thought for a moment .

Getting a contract from me .  I wouldn’t be bound by a contract unless I figured it out .

‘I have to determine it . There needs to be some significant reason before I accept . ’

If not, there was no need to form the contract .  He didn’t know about my overwhelming points, my growth rate or the situation in my dungeon…it would become harder if anyone figured out even one piece of that information .

Adonis would need to go beyond simply helping to direct intervention .

“I reject . ”

There was more harm than good . Adonis’ expression changed at my reply .

“Why? This is a chance to preempt the goods from the Demon World Auction . I will also give you necessary information about some dungeons . And if you help me grow, we can both be the best in the future!”

Losing his temper .

But my position was the opposite .  There was a need to immediately straighten it out .

Taak!

I got up from my seat and slammed my hand against the desk .

“Ha! Do I look stupid? Or are you so overconfident that you think I would be reeled in with a good story?”

Adonis didn’t want me .

In the last two years, I had a ridiculous number of points compared to the other demons . I was their best VIP customer . I couldn’t be excluded from the Demon World Auction no matter what .  Adonis was hoping to conquer the Spirit World . Gathering more points was essential to that . Conversely, I didn’t really need the help of the Dark Spirit King .

Dubolong told me all about the brutal acts he used to gain the throne . Our positions were different .

Adonis’ hard expression relaxed .  He had finally realized the subtle difference .

‘What is going to come out?’

I was quite curious .

There were different actions that he could take . Would Adonis apologize for his mistake? Or maybe he would let his anger spiral out of control .  A little bit of time passed before Adonis opened his mouth .

“Hrmm, I apologize . I got ahead of myself . ”

Adonis regained his composure and took a comfortable position in his seat . His arrogant air was gone…amazing .

I had to admit it .  Usually those in such high positions didn’t like to admit their mistakes . At least, that was what I experienced .

The grand dukes . In particular, Upa had such tendencies .

And wasn’t Adonis the Dark Spirit King? I felt sorry comparing him to Upa who wasn’t on his level .

I sat down again . I wouldn’t maintain my hard attitude in front of Adonis’ apology .

“Spirit King . Even though you helped me, aren’t we just meeting today? If the basic courtesies are lost then we are just like the other demons . ”

“…That’s right . Courtesy might not seem like a big deal but it is very important . Randalph Brigsiel, you are unlike the other demons . That is why I singled you out . ”

Adonis glanced at me and nodded with satisfaction . He seemed to have realized that his attitude was wrong .

He subsequently said .

“Then let’s go back to the beginning…my name is Adonis . I am the Dark Spirit King who rules over the dark spirits . ”

I grabbed his outstretched hand and replied .

“Randalph Brigsiel . I am grateful for the Seed of the World Tree . ”

“I’ve lived for a long time and never imagined an exchange like this with a demon . ”

Adonis said with a large smile .  I released my hand and also smiled .

“There is a saying that one good turn deserves another . Adonis, you did a favour for me so I won’t be hostile towards you . ”

“That’s right . Your words are correct . It seems like I fit very well with you . It was my mistake to immediately talk about the contract . ”

There was a warm atmosphere in the room .  However, it could change if the incorrect button was pushed again .

Adonis’ smile remained unchanged as he said .

“But Randalph Brigsiel, telling you about the contract also isn’t a bad thing . The contract even exerts its power over the spirit kings . In addition, any resistance you face in the Spirit World will disappear . No one would dare oppose my authority as king . ”

“I’m not a person who leans on the authority of someone else . ”

“I see that . But the difference is huge . Is it really leaning on authority? The spirits have access to other worlds . It isn’t impossible for the spirits to find and monopolize treasures from other worlds . ”

The access of the spirits to other worlds .

A clear variable .

If they didn’t need to force open a crack then they could go back and forth from the Spirit World . Of course, the personality of a demon made it hard for them to form a contract with the spirits, but they had a ‘road’ that I could take .

However…

“Do we really need to make a contract with each other? It would be favourable if we listen to each other . ”

“Randalph Brigsiel . I hope that your growth is like the sea . And entering a contractual relationship will allow us to become equal to each other . You will be the devil and I will be king of the Spirit World, an invincible combination . No one shall touch us!”

Adonis snorted roughly .

In the end, his intentions were exposed .  He talked about a rosy future but I wasn’t swayed .

I was aware of things he didn’t say .

In addition, the contract didn’t mean that both sides would be equal to each other . Either way, I would have no choice but to be pulled…that was more likely . I might move from the position of ‘customer’ to an ‘equal’, but Adonis would hold the advantage .

I would regret this the first time Adonis needed something .

His original jurisdiction was selling goods at the Demon World Auction . I was someone who bought the goods . There was no telling what could happen . He could pass over insignificant information or be condescending .

On the other hand, I was at an advantage because I was the ‘customer’ leading in points . If that advantageous position was to disappear due to the contract…

This would only be the semblance of equality .

He couldn’t ignore the situation, but it wasn’t possible to form a contract unless I was completely satisfied with it .

“It isn’t easy to make a decision about this issue . ”

Luck . At this point, it was a big advantage but even bigger disadvantage .  At the very least, the contract meant Adonis would get his hands on my points . I needed to have something over Adonis .

“Then I will hear your answer at the next Demon World Auction . How about it?”

Adonis said .

There were still six months remaining .  I needed to make a decision within that time .

‘Insufficient . ’

Six months wasn’t enough .

“Adonis . What is making you so hasty?”

“I told you . The surroundings are changing too quickly . There is a need to prepare . ”

“Due to the movement of the other spirit kings?”

“Yes . And Heaven…the demons aren’t safe . So before that, the both of us need to build a united force . ”

Adonis closed his mouth after saying that .

The movements of the other spirit kings .

Adonis was concerned and wanted to use ‘illegal’ methods to gain the position . It had only been three years so they was lacking preparation . It would be impossible for the spirit kings to catch Adonis if they had to keep fending off his attacks .

My mind understood why he wanted to secure his position .

He intended to use me to grow . Maybe he intended to use me as a shield .

My judgements might be too complex, but it was better to discover the variables . In particular, the latter would be the worst case situation .

When thinking about it, there weren’t many subjects where I could be neutral .

“Adonis . That is why we need to be more cautious about each other . Frankly, dealing with the grand dukes alone is an arduous task . It would certainly be reassuring if I had your aid . But more time is needed for trust to build . If the day comes where we need to fight back to back…I hope you won’t be someone who betrays me . ”

I stared into Adonis’ eyes .

I wanted to become the devil, but common sense dictated it was impossible to deal with the grand dukes alone . He didn’t know about the hidden cards I received from coming back .

Adonis . He would have to reach out to help me .

“Ha…Randalph Brigsiel . You truly don’t think like a demon . I don’t know where your confidence comes from . If you are going to stand at my back, I also want to be aware of your level . ”

“10 million . ”

“10 million?”

“That is the number of points I have right now”

“…It hasn’t been that long since the last Demon World Auction finished . Is that really true?”

I had used millions of points in the second Demon World Auction .

Judging by Adonis’ reaction, he hadn’t fully identified my scope .  A superficial knowledge . Yet he still coveted me . He would drool even more if I revealed more of myself .

I just laughed .

“If it is false then won’t you find out at the next Demon World Auction? That would be foolish . ”

“Does that mean you will use more than 10 million points in the next Demon World Auction?”

“Of course, if you have some good things prepared . ”

Adonis frowned slightly .

There were signs of struggle on his face .  But he soon made a decision .

“Okay . That kind of strength . I guess you don’t need my help right away . We will establish a relationship over time and talk about the contract again later . At that time, we can meet face to face with each other . ”

Adonis retreated a step .

“Thank you for your patience . ”

“No . It was a reasonable opinion . Either way…this talk shouldn’t end here . I want to show you the alcohol and beauty of this place . ”

“I am just accepting a friend’s request . ”

“Friend! Puah! Yes, it is polite to accept a friend’s request . ”

Friends!

Adonis said that word for the first time .  It showed he intended to make this favourable relationship last long .

Kung!

Adonis knocked on the table and shouted loudly .

“Dubolong! Prepare alcohol and women!”

A small banquet was held .  Alcohol, fruits and dozens of beauties were prepared .

“Take this . Rather than gold and silver, I will give you a box of this precious, rare alcohol!”

Adonis was a wreck . He became drunk and took off all his clothes while surrounded by women .  But…his eyes never lost their sharp look .

He moved quickly after confirming my existence .  The alcohol and women were to receive my admiration .

“A great drink . ”

“Puah! I told you! Today is a special occasion so let’s drink to our glory!”

“I don’t enjoy drinking alcohol but I can drink this one every day . ”

“Where else can you enjoy such alcohol? Why are you rejecting the lithe hands next to you? If you don’t like them then I will bring out men!”

“It is more delicious to eat at the end . ”

I embraced one of the succubus near me . Alcohol and women . It wasn’t very good but I didn’t hate it . I would receive the present .

And it was necessary to give in a little bit here .

I tilted the glass and slowly poured the drink on her cleavage .

And the succubus slowly bit my ear .

*     *     *

The banquet ended and I exited after enjoying the succubus .

Dubolong was nearby waiting for me .

“Was the banquet fun?”

“There is no need to say anything . ”

“I’m glad . I hope there weren’t any problems with the request . ”

“In the first place, our relationship was helping each other . I couldn’t refuse . ”

I said in a moderately serious tone .

Dubolong smiled while guiding me .

We arrived at the location where I was first summoned . The crack was still there .

Dubolong bowed as I entered the crack and said .

“Then, Randalph Brigsiel-nim . I will see you at the next Demon World Auction . ”