"It seems you do not know the gravity of the words you speak, human"
'I already got what I needed, no need to waste any more time'
Elias stood up and dusted off his knee, "You're right, I do not and I apologize for speaking without thinking. I take back my proposal.
I wouldn't want to end up with someone with such a temper. Thanks for helping me dodge a bullet, I appreciate it" he said, wiping off fake sweat off his brow
"What?! You insolent insect! How dare you!!" The entire throne room began to tremble at the sound of Ira's voice
Ira instantly appeared in front of Elias, she placed her hand on his face, "When you find yourself in hell, make sure to remember that you died for no reason"
Internally Elias was in turmoil, he was scared beyond belief. He was standing face to face with the ferocious Ira, if his plan were to fail, then there was definitely no way he was going to live to see the next day.
He swallowed hard and pushed down his fears, he squeezed his brow together and put on the most nonchalant expression he could make, "I guess lord Beraga was right, you are really nothing more than a raging flame that should be put out as soon as possible"
Ira froze for a second, then she dropped her hand, "Did you just say...Beraga?"
Ira clenched her jaw tightly and ground her teeth together, "That makes sense, you are a subordinate of that pest. I should have known, given how you are so insolent and full of yourself, I am going to enjoy killing you.
My only regret would be that fact that I won't be able to see the look on that cocky bastard's face when I send your head to him"
Elias maintained composure, not wavering in front of Ira's threat, "Go ahead, kill me. It will be your loss as you will lose your opportunity to get the upper hand over my lord"
Ira raised an inquisitive brow, "What are you talking about?"
"Oh, now you'll listen?"
"Tch, just speak"
"Very well. My lord Beraga has decided to challenge you to a one-on-one duel, the winner takes all. Their realm, their names, their right to live, their very essence of existence; their 'core'" Elias paused for dramatic effect, and also because he was waiting for Ira to bite on the bait he had tossed her
Ira's expression changed to a curious one, "He said that? Beraga? He mentioned the 'core'"
'Yes, she took the bait'
Elias' plan was simple, first, he had to lure Ira in with something she couldn't resist and that was Beraga's 'core'.
With condescending regard, Beraga" Elias readout
Of course, there was nothing written on the paper, Elias simply made everything up in other to get Ira worked up, and it worked.
Ira was fuming mad, the way the air around her grew hotter, and the seething expression she had on her face, Elias could tell.
"Bring me that letter. I'll show that proud insect what true strength means" She said, forcing out her words between clenched teeth.
'Bingo! I have her exactly where I want her to be'
"Here," Elias presented the paper to Ira
Ira snatched the paper out of his hands, she tore out a tiny piece of her thumb, just enough to let it bleed and then she pressed her thumb against the paper, cementing her blood signature.
[The Demon king of wrath has signed off on the binding contract, she is now bound to you. Your will has become her will]
She threw the paperback at Elias, "Take it to your master and tell him to get prepared to hand over his core"
Elias picked up the crumpled paper and smoothed it, suddenly he burst out in an uncontrollable laughing fit.
"What is so funny?" Ira asked
Elias continued laughing for a while before stopping, "I can't believe it worked, you signed the contract. You belong to me now!"
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
"I can't believe I got the Demon king of Wrath to sign a binding contract! This has to be some kind of achievement "
"Binding contract? What are you talking about? You're pissing me off
Well, I don't need you alive, once Beraga notices that you didn't return to him, then he'll know I've agreed to his terms. Now die!"
Ira charged at Elias with an outstretched arm that threatened to rip his head off his shoulder.
"Kneel" Elias commanded calmly, and as if being controlled by an unknown force, Ira involuntarily dropped to her knees
[ Bonded Name: Ira
Binding progress: 2%]