Chapter 396 Powerful External Aid
In an upscale restaurant in the Noble District of Silvervale City, the high prices kept most regular players away, making it a rare spot for them to eat or rest.
However, at this moment, three players were seated in the outdoor pavilion of The Velvet Fork: two women and one man.
One of the women was a stunning enchantress, the other an ethereal beauty, and the man beside them exuded a cold, lethal aura. His handsome face combined with his icy demeanor could easily captivate countless young women.
"Isabella, you've been so secretive. Can you finally tell me who you called here?" Scarlet leaned in close to Isabella, whispering conspiratorially.
"Don't worry, you'll see soon enough. You've met him before," Isabella replied with a mysterious smile, not revealing the name.
"I know him?" Scarlet racked her brain, trying to think of the top players she knew. Considering the importance of this matter, she dismissed many possibilities and eventually gave up, unable to guess who Isabella might have invited.
If there was anyone truly formidable, it would be BlackFlame, the top player in Eldoria, known as The One-Blade Reaper.
But BlackFlame, being the leader of Aether Wing, was clearly unsuitable for this mission. If he were called, it would only give their opponents more excuses.
In the vast world of Divine Realms: Legends, with countless players, being ranked 481st and having a title from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion was no small feat. There weren't many stronger than BlackFlame, especially in Eldoria.
Seeing Scarlet give up guessing, Isabella's smile widened.
Even Scarlet, who knew her well, couldn't guess. Their opponents had no chance. Even if they heard the name, they wouldn't understand its significance.
The cold man beside them, FierceSnake, was also curious about the conversation.
This mission had to be kept secret, and it was of utmost importance to Isabella. Inviting an outsider instead of using their own top players was puzzling and intriguing to him.
"FierceSnake, why didn't SpiritSnake come with you?" Isabella asked the cold young man.
Devouring Serpents had become a dominant force in the virtual gaming world, thanks to its core members, including the guild leaders, elders, and especially the thirty-two executors and twelve apostles.
These individuals were the top fighters, selected through numerous competitions within the Godslayer Corps, representing the highest combat power of Devouring Serpents.
Among them, the twelve apostles were particularly formidable, each one a force to be reckoned with, even by Isabella.
The cold young man before her was one of these apostles, FierceSnake.
SpiritSnake, another apostle, was even stronger, ranking higher among the apostles and being crucial to this mission.
"SpiritSnake had some preparations to make and will be a bit late. But don't worry, Isabella, SpiritSnake is always punctual, especially for something this important," FierceSnake assured.
Isabella nodded.
She had many trusted subordinates in Devouring Serpents, including several executors. However, this mission required top-tier combat power. Executors, though strong, were not on par with the apostles.
This mission had to be flawless. Failure would have irreversible consequences, which is why she had called both SpiritSnake and FierceSnake, and also invited Kai Blackthorn, to ensure success.
As the three waited, a man in a black cloak approached.
Scarlet, who had been bored, widened her eyes in surprise when she saw the man. "Isabella, you don't mean him, do you?"
"Of course, who else?" Isabella smiled, standing to greet the unremarkable-looking man.
This man was Eric, who had finally arrived.
Scarlet knew of Kai Blackthorn's strength, though she found him annoying. She had to admit he was very powerful.
Many might be deceived by Kai Blackthorn's appearance and demeanor, but Scarlet, having seen his strength firsthand, knew he was on par with them. His achievements in dungeons, battles, and being the first player to enter Silvervale City all proved his prowess.
However, with BlackFlame's sudden rise, Kai Blackthorn's name had faded from memory, even for Scarlet.
"Ms. Collins, what do you need from me this time?" Eric asked, curious about Isabella's invitation. She had been secretive before, so he hadn't pressed for details. Now, with the mission about to start, he needed to know more. "Of course, if it's sensitive, just tell me what I need to know."
"There's no need for secrecy now. It's a competition, five matches with five people. We need to win three out of five. I want you to defeat one of their players. The reward is twenty million credits," Isabella explained.
"Twenty million credits!" Eric was stunned.
Isabella had already paid him five million credits to come, and now an additional twenty million for the match. It seemed excessive for a mere duel.
Many people couldn't earn a million credits in their lifetime, yet Isabella casually offered tens of millions. The disparity was staggering.
Eric had thought he was well-off, but compared to Isabella, he felt like a pauper.
"Of course, the twenty million is just the base. Depending on the opponent's strength, the reward could increase," Isabella added.
"Alright, I accept," Eric agreed, satisfied with the terms.
Aether Wing Studios was just starting out and needed funds. He couldn't keep converting game gold to credits, and this twenty million was a timely boon.
With Eric's agreement, Isabella felt relieved. The rest would be easier.
But before she could celebrate, she received a message.
Reading it, her expression darkened, sending a chill through everyone around her.
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