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nChapter 370: Verena and the Contract

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nThey captured people but didn’t lull them, instead, they specially created such a unique cage to detain them and even burned their souls to break their will. These Deceivers are indeed a bit twisted. What kind of grudge do they hold?

nDid Verena commit an act that made the Deceivers believe that merely killing her would be too lenient a punishment?

nJi Chen said in a deep voice, “What did you do to make those Deceivers hate you so much? They seem to only have a grudge against the Divine Race and Divine

nPatrons.”

n“Because I killed everyone in their entire base,” Verena said emotionlessly as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world.

nAt these words, Ji Chen was slightly taken aback. Well, it turns out she’s a killer.

n“Those Deceivers have kept me here for hundreds of years, and in these hundreds of years, you are the first outsiders to enter here.”

n“Sir, 1 implore you to break this cage and set me free…”

nJi Chen fell into silence for a moment.

nLooking at the cold air and ice that couldn’t be contained even by the metal cage, he hesitated.

nHaving single-handedly slaughtered an entire Deceiver base, just from this point of view, Verena must possess remarkable strength.

nAfter gathering his thoughts, Ji Chen spoke with determination.

n“I know nothing about you, and I can’t even be sure if you’re a friend or a foe. If 1 rescue you, and you turn against me afterward, wouldn’t that be like digging my own grave?

nFrom what I know, the followers of the War Goddess… are mostly war maniacs.”

nThe War Goddess, also known as the Goddess of Slaughter, was rumored to be addicted to war during the era when gods walked the world, constantly instigating wars between her followers and other divine realms.

nAs the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, her followers were primarily war enthusiasts who took pride in slaying their foes and aspired to enter the Hall of Heroes for eternal glory after they died.

nHowever, after the disappearance of the gods from the world, these followers who were either at war or on the path to war were quickly hunted down by various forces and suffered heavy casualties.

nIn the time that followed, due to various obstacles and killings, the followers of the War Goddess gradually became rare, becoming a rare and exceptional existence.

nJi Chen was also curious about where the Deceivers had captured this follower of the War Goddess.

nClearly, Verena was aware of her reputation beyond these walls, and she remained silent for a long time.

nThe chains that pierced her body were constantly burning her soul, but they were always maintained at an appropriate level, preventing her from quickly dying, so to ensure that she would always suffer.

nCenturies of torment had pushed her will to the brink of collapse, and while her body might still support her for some time, her spirit was nearing its end.

nIn the end, one would only lose all reason and become a lunatic.

n“I swear by the War Goddess that after gaining my freedom, I will never harm you, sir, or your army. If 1 violate this oath in the slightest, my soul will be extinguished, and my spirit will not return to the Hall of Heroes.”

nSwearing by one’s own faith?

nFor all believers in deities, swearing by the deity they worship is the most solemn oath, not to mention that followers of the War Goddess believe that they could enter the Hall of Heroes after death.

nThis carried significant weight.

nJi Chen nodded slightly.

nThe conversation took a turn.

n“So, if I rescue you, what benefits and advantages can I gain?”

nIn a bustling world, everything was driven by self-interest.

nJi Chen was not a philanthropist; he would not engage in a losing deal.

nVerena remained silent for a moment and then said, “I have nothing to offer you, and I possess no special talents. I only know how to kill. If you allow me, sir, I can help you with killing.”

nTruly a follower of the War Goddess, with nothing but thoughts of fighting and killing in her mind.

nJi Chen thought for a moment, his expression turning serious.

n“Very well, but we must sign a contract. You will need to serve me in battle for thirty years.

nIf you agree to this condition, then I will rescue you.”

nThirty years?

nVerena’s heart sank for a moment, but she quickly replied, “I agree.”

nThirty years might seem quite long, but for her, it was nothing significant. After enduring hundreds of years of captivity for the sake of freedom, what were thirty years?

nSeeing Verena’s straightforward agreement, Ji Chen nodded. After the lesson he had learned earlier, he couldn’t just trust the “prisoner’s” words.

nJust like Elin, when she had made the promise initially, she had appeared so sincere and even swore in the name of a warrior.

nBut then, there wasn’t a trace of her, and no one knew where she had gone.

nSo, it had been better to have a contract, a highly effective measure, to put his mind at ease.

nJi Chen extended his right hand and immediately drew up a contract—an Oath of Loyalty.

nCompared to the Master-Servant contract, this type of contract was more equal, resembling an agreement between a knight and a lord. The knight had to be loyal to the lord, and the lord had to treat the knight fairly. After both parties fulfilled the contract’s terms, it could be terminated.

nWith the final stroke of his pen, he gently pushed the hovering contract text in front of the cage.

nVerena was clearly familiar with this type of contract and quickly condensed a wisp of frost, writing her name on it.

n“Ding- The Oath of Loyalty has taken effect. Verena Lana is now loyal to you.”

nWith the contract in effect, Ji Chen suddenly felt a peculiar connection between himself and Verena within the cage. It was milder and more equal compared to the bond he had with Luo Yang.

nThe contract was established.

nHe was the master, and Verena was the subordinate. It was absolutely impossible for her to harm him, and Ji Chen felt at ease.

n“Rein in your power; 1 will rescue you right now..”

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