Chapter 1003: Haros' fate

Chapter 1003: Haros' fate



"The annoying Marshal Haros, do you have any last words?"

"...?!"

When Haros heard those words, he finally accepted that he was facing certain death, not just another imminent danger like the many times he had managed to escape. This time, he might actually die.

Whoosh Whoosh

Frightened, the Marshal darted his eyes around, trying to analyze his surroundings for anything that could help him. With both hands, he grabbed the soil beneath him, quickly analyzing its density, dispersal speed, and whether it contained any useful elements.

In no time, the Marshal spotted a very narrow cave about ninety meters away. If he could enter the cave and crumple its entrance behind him, he could buy a few seconds. During those seconds, he could use the minor law of corrosion to dig through the mountain and escape! As for how to reach it, the ground beneath was soaked with a flammable substance, which explained why his earlier attempt at creating a dust storm didn't work as he imagined. If he used his fire-element dagger to ignite an explosion, it would push Robin Burton away. Then he could use the momentum from the blast to launch himself toward the cave.

The plan formed in Haros's mind in mere fractions of a second. His hand darted toward his waist, where his dagger was holstered. But just as he reached for it, for some reason, his eyes met Robin's.

Ba-dump

When their eyes met, the Marshal's heart pounded hard, then froze for a moment.

At that moment, Robin was standing with his arms crossed over his chest, looking at the Marshal with a broad smile. His gaze was full of challenge and mockery. When he noticed the Marshal staring at him, Robin waved tauntingly with his left hand, "Go on... try."

That vicious man... he was waiting for Haros to make another escape attempt!

Poof

Every ounce of resistance drained from the Marshal's body. His upper half went limp as he collapsed onto the ground, his eyes wide open but gazing at the sky in peace, "I have no regrets. Do what you must."

"...You'd do that for me?" Haros's eyes widened; this was the highest praise he had ever received in his life.

"You'll still take an oath of soul loyalty, one even harsher than the one Aru will take." Robin

shrugged.

"Who's Aru?"

"someone of your ilk."

"....." Haros gazed at the sky for a long moment. "Do you really intend to let the Durger humans' race survive? After everything that's happened...?"

"I've fought humans multiple times, and they were the ones who nearly wiped out my family. Should I exterminate all the humans now?" Robin shook his head. "As long as I have someone trustworthy to oversee my defeated enemies, there's no need for genocide. I'm a researcher, not a butcher!...So, do we have a deal?" Robin extended his left hand toward Haros.

"....." Haros stared at Robin's hand for several seconds before sighing and reaching out to take it. "Why not? I've got nothing to lose!"

"Haha, excellent!" Robin pulled Haros up with his left hand, and suddenly, a large nail

appeared in his right hand.

"Hmm? What's that---" Haros barely stood upright when he saw the sealing nail, resembling a stake, driven directly into his heart. "Aaarrghhh!!!"

"Sorry, pal. If you're going to be imprisoned, you've got to experience the full prison

treatment. Did you think I'd take you to the beach? Hehe." Robin chuckled as he watched

Haros writhe in pain. Then, he tucked him under his arm and opened a rift in space. "Come on, let's meet your bestial ancestor."