2954 So Be It
Roan was taken aback by the sudden question. Even Rean almost choked on his food back at the restaurant, catching the attention of quite a few people before smiling apologetically.
Roan quickly calmed down, though. "What kind of question is that?"
Karev waved his hand. "There is no need to keep the facade. Besides, I'm not here to capture you or cause you trouble either... as long as you cooperate, of course."
Roan looked deeply into Karev's eyes and could see the guy was certain of his words. "Let's say I am. Is that a problem?"
"That depends," Karev continued. "You have a real Werdlem Stone, so you are within the laws of the Werdlem Empire. I can't do anything to you just because you came from outside. However, I can make your life harder, especially when you join the Lincae Sect."
"That smells like a request," Roan understood the blackmail. "But first, why would you ask if I'm someone from outside? There has to be a reason behind it. If you answer that, perhaps I won't mind considering your wishes."
"Seems fair," Karev then took out an octagonal object from his Spatial Ring and threw it at Roan.
Roan caught the thing, and as soon as he did, it began to emit a feeble red light. "What is this?"
"Seems like you came from even further away than I thought," Karev began to explain. "Otherwise, there is no way you wouldn't know about it. In any case, this is a Planetary Energy Detector. You see, every planet has its own traits of Spiritual Energy, so those born on those planets carry these traits."
Roan didn't need to hear it anymore. "So, when someone who wasn't born on that planet approaches this thing, it begins to shine with red light. Is that it?"
"Pretty much," Karev nodded. "Satisfied?"
Karev took a deep breath. "Very well... but how do I know you will keep your word?"
Roan snorted. "You don't. First of all, it is not like I trust you either. However, as long as you don't cause me trouble, I will come back. Besides, I'm pretty sure you have put your own tracker inside this thing, have you not?"
"That's up to your imagination," Karev answered with a smile. "In any case, I can be of help... a lot. I'll leave you with my CD number. You can call me at any time. There have to be some things a Transition Realm expert like me can do that you can't with your cultivation at the moment."
"Since you offered, there is indeed. I'm in need of an item called Solomel Root. It seems like it can only be found in the extreme north regions," Roan didn't lose the opportunity. "Do you think you can get me a batch? I might as well add that if you do, you definitely won't regret the result of what I will use it for."
"Solomel Roots?" Karev wasn't an alchemist, so he wasn't very familiar with herbs. Nonetheless, he accepted the request. "As long as it isn't anything ridiculous, I can give it a try."
"That's fine," Roan didn't mind. "Even if you don't get the roots, I will have to go and get them myself anyway. I'm just trying to save time."
"So, do we have a deal?" Karev asked one last time.
"Seems like it," Roan confirmed. "By the way, you are a Transition Realm expert, aren't you? There are other inhabited planets in this Solar System. If you wanted, you could travel there on your own, couldn't you?"
"That's not far enough," Karev shook his head. "I want to leave this Solar System. Otherwise..." He stopped there. "Forget it. Just keep your side of the deal."
Roan didn't insist either. "So be it."
And as always, any Golden Tickets and Stones are welcome. ;)