Chapter 383 - Stephen's Moves
Sanjay is currently sleeping on his bed, but there is not hint of peace on his face. He is sweating a lot and seemed to be in a bad dream, in a few seconds he woke up abruptly and his spiritual energy was out of control, the bed broke and the surroundings are frozen.
Sai knocked on the door exactly at this moment.
"Come in."
Sanjay steadied himself and started cleaning up the mess.
When Sai came in, he was not surprised by the sight. Because, this is the normal occurrence for a while.
"How are you feeling now?"
"The Same." Sanjay's response is so dry with no energy.
"I want you to do something for me." Sanjay stopped his actions and looked at him.
"I can't do anything at this moment. I am even losing the control over my spiritual energy."
"You don't have to fight."
Sanjay thought for a moment and asked. "What is it?"
"I want you to go to Sam's city."
Sanjay was shocked, as soon as he heard the name his hands started shivering. He doesn't how, but the name itself became a bane for him. He started sweating profusely and almost shivered.
Sai didn't try to help Sanjay get out of this condition; he was hoping he would do so himself.
Because this might be Sanjay's biggest obstacle in life. Since, Sanjay's birth they are actually extremely ecstatic because there was a heavenly phenomenon on that day, they believed that he would be a great Beast warrior.
As soon as he awakened, he was the only one who was able to get the approval of a frost flood dragon. Even from the previous generations, they have ties with the flood dragon tribe and there are all kinds of flood dragons there, many strong warriors tried to get their approval but to no avail.
Sanjay was the only one who got the approval and was able to get a flood dragon's cub as his beast companion.
From then on, he broke records. He was the best disciple after that one person who almost destroyed the beast faction.
The higher-ups are ecstatic, but now they are treating him like a burden.
One fight is all it took for him to change his position at the top of the world to the bottom of the abyss.
Sam left a shadow of himself in Sanjay's mind and heart. If Sanjay overcomes this shadow, he will have a new life ahead, if not then he would remain like this forever.
Sai looked at Sanjay until he calmed down and asked.
"Why are you sending me there?"
"You need to make a deal with Sam."
"Why would he make a deal with me? I would be dead before I even get a chance to talk to him. Any of his friends and even subordinates can kill me."
"That is the reason I am sending you."
"To offer me as a sacrifice?"
"Nope, to show our sincerity. I have to show that we mean no enmity but sincere in cooperation. You might be in your vulnerable state at the moment, but in his opinion you still the same authority as future heir in the beast faction.
If there was a possibility, I would have gone there by myself, but there are some problems that cropped up."
With that he went on and started explaining about the whole Park partnership and his current stand on the matter. After explaining everything, he said.
"That is why, we have to make a point that we are not involved in any of this. Sam might not be a single person and if contended he wouldn't be able to do anything against all the powers, but the first power to make a move on him will definitely suffer and the worst part is, we cannot even make a move on him when he is in the Sam's city.
In fact, it is more beneficial for the balance of powers if he is eliminated, as much as I am against it, it is most straightforward and suitable option, because once he had a chance to grow, things are going to be messy.
But eliminating is impossible, so he is definitely growing. So, it is better for us draw a line before he grows and retaliates. Get ready, I don't have any other option."
He gave a long speech before leaving.
Sanjay is still sitting in his chair with a clouded mind. He doesn't want to go to Sam's city no matter what.
If possible, he doesn't even want to hear Sam's name for the rest of the life. But the situations are forcing him to face his worst fear.
Sai went back to the Space gate association to get what he needs.
The Coordinates token. This is the same token Sam used to visit the Beast faction. They are used in One-way Space gates to reach a certain place.
Space gate association is the only one who can provide these tokens and also the returning scrolls which Sanjay used at that moment.
Sai, who thought that the whole process would be smooth sailing didn't expect to meet with an obstacle.
The Old man Stephen came to meet him and asked.
"May I know why you are meeting with Sam?"
Sai frowned and said. "Why do you care?"
"We don't want to risk it. We also heard what Sam capable of and he is not an enemy we would like to make at the moment. We are already afraid that he might know that we are the ones who arranged the transportation means to the youngsters of the major powers earlier. We don't want his retaliation."
Sai was silent, in fact he was dumbfounded. He didn't expect that even the Space gate association would be afraid of Sam.
But what he doesn't know is, Stephen is just trying to fish some information. He just wanted to get his hands of this info so that he can sell this as a favour to Sam.
Actually, there is no way that he could stop Sai if he really wants the token. So, he is only trying his luck.
Sai who didn't know anything actually told the truth. He just said everything without hiding anything.
Stephen who heard the news was surprised and his brain is running at full speed.
Because, he recently got the news from Zeke that Sam wants a beast with a rare bloodline and now beast faction wants to make peace with him.
This is the best-case scenario.
But he didn't reveal the information immediately. He felt that he has to find a way to make use of this situation to the maximum. So, after taking the token order from Sai, he sent the latter off and travelled to the western continent immediately.
He met with Sam and explained the situation in his own way.
"I heard that you want a beast of rare bloodline, I think I found a way to solve the situation."
"Really?" Sam was intrigued.
"Yes, Sai is looking for ways to make it up with you. He just wants to draw a line between your revenge with Sravan and the beast faction. Beast faction, is the power which can solve your problem as they have connections with beast tribes in the central continent.
Most of their beasts came from those tribes, at least those of the core members. So, they can solve your problem easily. I have already thought of a solution."
"Please do tell."
"Although, we don't have ways to let Sai come without the thunder god temple's space gates, we do ways to send any other person who is below Nascent stage.
If you want, I can make sure that Beast faction knows about your requirement and they will use their elite juniors to send the beast here. You can also make some demands regarding what you want from the Beast faction if you are willing to make peace, you can just use the beast to let them get a chance to negotiate with you."
Sam looked at Stephen to see if he trying to play any tricks.
What he said sounded feasible.
But he is still a bit skeptical about it. Since, he is not afraid of anyone entering the city, Sam wanted to give it a try.
"Okay then, give it a shot. I will return the favour. Maybe you might want some products of mine."
"No need. No need at all. It is just a small favour. You brought us such a large business; you don't have to pay anything."
After leaving Sam's city, Stephen immediately went to the Beast faction.
He didn't even stop to take a break.
He met with Sai and said.
"I got some new information, which you might like. Sam is looking for a beast with a rare bloodline and he seemed to prefer a beast using an elemental energy other than what he already has.
I got the information from the Space gate inspectors in western continent. I think you can get a chance to talk to him, if you can give him what he wants."