Novel Full Chapter 243 - Refusal
After having another short discussion and vote, all the remaining elders decide to agree with old man Draught's demand and not antagonize him further. Unlike usual organizations, the elders of Porros don't care too much about things like this.
Most of the elders often like to mind their own business without interrupting each other. Unless they have a clash in interest, they usually don't care about how things will be going.
Of course, there are still few elders that like to maintain the rules like Tadus. However, they all know that antagonizing Draught is the same as bringing Porros into destruction, interfering with everyone's interest.
Besides, this whole incident is also part of their negligence. Not many people, even elders, know that Draught has his own personal treasury in the castle.
Furthermore, In the world of crafters, it is taboo to plunder a crafter's treasury while they are still alive, much less claim it as their own.
Although it looks simple, if they don't settle this matter carefully, they may get more complications later.. In the worst case, they may have to wage war against Draught.
Porros may have a lot of seventh-grade combatants. But, they rarely will fight for the elder's interest, much less fighting someone like Draught caliber who has the mysterious power to kill a few seventh-grade combatants at once.
Moreover, they will never try to antagonize Draught as he is one of the crafters in Porros. In the end, the elders decided to just comply with Draught as long as he didn't demand anything too much. Fortunately, the elders know that someone like Draught never lacks anything.
They could just give something useless for them but still valuable enough to compensate him. As for Jarred, it is really unfortunate, but no one truly cares about him. This way, they could appease Draught's Wrath and avoid further complications.
After hearing the elders' verdict, Draught immediately grabbed Jarred, who was still unconscious despite having a physique of a seventh-grade combatant.
"Kahahaha.. It seems the elders today are wiser than a hundred years ago. Alright, let's make sure that he never creates any more trouble." said Draught.
Suddenly, Draught's aura became more dreadful.
"HA!!" yelled Draught.
*BUZZ* an invisible wave released towards the surroundings signifies that Jarred, the seventh-grade combatant, is dead. At the same time, Jarred's body is peeled and turned into nothingness until he leaves his mana core behind.
Grabbing the mana core, "Alright, let's go back already." said Draught as he started walking.
Angus and the others couldn't help but follow Draught leaving the monumental castle. On the way, no one dares to strike up a conversation. A moment later, they arrive at the Draught's small wooden house.
Arriving at the small wooden house, the silent Draught finally opened his mouth, "Angus, I am sure your purpose for coming here is not only to accompany Jade. I am sure you also want to go towards that Endless Battlefield, right?" asked Draught.
"Yes, that's right. I feel I need to go there." replied Angus.
After thinking for a while, "I see… Actually, I don't want you to go to that place. It is not a place for someone with your current strength. But, if you keep insisting about going through that place, I can't say anything else." said Draught.
"However, I absolutely refuse to let the others enter that place. No matter what, it is just wasting your life for others to get into that place." added Draught.
Hearing this, Jayna couldn't help but be crestfallen, but she still decided to try it.
Looking at this, "Old man Draught…" said Angus.
"I know what you thought, Angus. Actually, there is no such thing as a qualification or not going into that place. Do you know why despite its horrible place, everyone is attempting to go there?" asked Draught.
"According to uncle Jade, It should be legacy or heritage. He said there are countless of legacy and heritage in there." said Angus.
"Right, then let me ask you, Angus? Why do you want to go into that place? Is it for that heritage?" asked Draught.
"To tell you the truth, at first, I was not completely sure. But, Since arriving here, I feel I really need to go into that place." said Angus.
"It feels like you are being called into that place, right?" said Draught.
"Yeah, old man. Did you know something?" asked Angus.
"Not really. The reason I could become this strong is because of the legacy and power I receive from there. Like you, I also feel something is calling me in there at that time.
"However, that place is full of uncertainty. If it is not because of Jade's help at that time, I may be trapped there forever. The problem of that place is not entering but getting out alive." explained Draught.
"So, unless you need to go there. I suggest you leave that place alone." said Draught.
Hearing this, everyone becomes silent, especially Jayna and Angus.
"Master Draught, could I also survive in that place?" asked Jayna after resolving herself.
"Hmm.. If you managed to complete your fusion, you might have a chance. But, in your current situation, it is just wasting your life." said Draught.
Before Jayna could relieve hearing this news, "Girl, don't be too happy first. Finishing your fusion takes a lot of time, and in case you manage to accelerate it, you will never be the same as before." said Draught.
"Think of it like this, what will happen if you give a hundred-year-old memory of massacring people to a five-year-old kid? Did you think nothing will change for them?"
"Not only just change, in the worst case, but you may also end up becoming a completely new person. I bet you will not want to sacrifice your identity over uncertain power like this." lectured Draught.
Hearing this, Jayna couldn't help but become more disappointed.
"But, the endless battlefield is not the only place to become stronger. This is Porros, a place where many weapon experts gather. It may not have a legacy, but it is still a good place to train." said Draught.
Hearing this, Jayna's mood lifted up.
"I see. Thank you for your guidance, master Draught." said Jayna.
"Hohoho.. Anytime, besides, you are Angus's lover, so this is the least I could do for him." said Draught.
Hearing Draught mention this, Jayna couldn't help but blush and be embarrassed. After that, Angus and the others decide to leave old man Draught's house and come back in a few days, where Jade's sentient weapon reaches its final state.
Angus also found that the Endless Battlefield place will be open around two months from now. So, he has some time to prepare. Fortunately, Porros is also one of the major trading hubs in this dimension. He could buy various many rare ingredients here.
Returning to the inn, Angus and the others decide to do their own things. Angus and Jade decide to stay in the inn to meditate and train while the others choose to explore the Porros. Gilford was even gone before they returned to the inn to explore on his own.
In the meantime, Jayna decides to refresh her mind after getting refused by old man Draught. Anna and Ilgor decide to tag along to protect and accompany her. At first, Angus also wants to tag along, but he realizes his presence may have more negative effects.
Although Jayna never says or complains about it, Angus knows that she constantly compares herself with him from the start. This makes Jayna feel that she is always under Angus's shadow all this time.
After experiencing many things together, Angus truly loves Jayna and wants her to come out of her own shell without his guidance. Arriving at his room, Angus begins to look at his status panel.
Host: Angus Victory
Age: 15 Years Old
MP: 482/482
Chi: 129
Heritage chi: ???
Strength: 45
Dexterity: 45
Intelligence: 42
Vitality: 45
Soul Point: 479
All his stats attributes already reach a bottleneck where each point increase needs more than a thousand soul points except his intelligence. Despite the bottleneck, his physical strength is already enormous. He is about nine times stronger than an ordinary human.
Based on his observation, now his body power is as strong as those of the beastkin race. According to his knowledge, beastkin has abnormal physical strength that some of them are many times stronger than the other races.
Based on his knowledge, a grade two or three beastkin has around eight to ten times physical power than the human race. This is without any help from mana. With mana enhancement and few supportive spells, their physical power will be greater.
This is also the reason why beastkin is hailed as the strongest race in physical power. However, nature is fair. With their ability to have abnormal physical strength, they didn't have a lot of mana in their body, which slowed their progress in upgrading the mana core.
This also led them not to have many high-grade combatants. Compared to this race, Angus, who has enormous mana, is many times stronger.
Now, he could even dare to fight against a grade four combatant from his system. He also gets around 15 soul points a day from his automatic battle system. Although it is not a lot compared to his consumption, it is still better than nothing.