Undead Beast Master: Living Solely for My Desires-Chapter 235: Exchanging Secrets
Zaroth was about to go and meet Elysia but, coincidentally enough, the infirmary he was in was next to the one David was at.
And luckily the man was awake, so Zaroth didn't want to miss the chance to talk with him.
Sure, Zaroth had a feeling that David wouldn't spill the beans, but he wasn't one hundred percent certain.
Plus, now that Zaroth thought about it, he wasn't in the best condition to appear before Elysia.
When he did, he had to be perfect!
So it seemed that he would have to delay the meeting for a day or two—until he could get his physical appearance sorted out first.
After knocking at the door, Zaroth entered.
Once the healer in the room saw who had come, she looked at David with concern.
After all, the two had just fought in the tournament. The chance may be small, but Zaroth could want to still attack David.
But David just brushed her off, saying that it was fine.
The healer nodded and exited the room.
Zaroth, in turn, sat on the chair, and David sat on the bed he was lying on just a second ago.
An eerie silence passed between them for a couple of seconds.
Finally, the one that broke the silence was Zaroth.
"I know." As soon as he spoke these words, he gazed at the being behind David.
The Spectral Warden, in turn, gazed at Zaroth with its three hollow eyes without saying anything.
David couldn't help but chuckle.
"Sure, I kind of suspected that you could see it."
"What is that thing?" Zaroth asked as he continued to watch the thing.
"It is the Spectral Warden, or this is apparently what it wants to be referred to as," David answered.
"I can talk for myself, you know," the Spectral Warden spoke with eerie voice.
"Will you shut up for a second?" David spat back.
Zaroth raised an eyebrow. "You two seem to not get along very well."
David snorted. "Well, that thing never stops trying to mock me, so yeah, I guess you could say that."
Then the Spectral Warden and David started arguing, throwing insults back and forth at each other.
After they were done, David gazed back at Zaroth.
"And your dragon?"
"Luna," Zaroth answered. "She is my strongest summon."
Silence.
"What was the place that we got pulled into during our fight?" Zaroth asked.
"I know little, but it is apparently called the Abyss," David answered.
Silence.
"Why did your dragon consist of only bones?" David asked.
"Because I can only tame dead beasts after resurrecting them. She was in this state when I found her," Zaroth answered.
Silence.
It was done.
The cat was out of the bag.
Now each of them knew something significant about the other.
The question was simple.
Would the other keep the secret?
Or would they have to kill each other?
Silence.
A few minutes passed.
Zaroth watched David.
David watched Zaroth.
At the moment, Zaroth wasn't carrying his weapons, leaving him vulnerable. Maybe if David attacked, he could take him down?
At the moment, David was more injured and exhausted. Maybe if Zaroth attacked, he could finish him off?
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Should they trust one another to keep the secret, or fight to the death?
Nobody knew.
"There is no point in killing one another," the Spectral Warden suddenly spoke up.
Zaroth and David raised an eyebrow as they glanced at the being.
"David can't train with anyone else inside the Abyss, since that would reveal his secret to more people, and they wouldn't be able to pose a threat to him."
"Zaroth can't fight with his dragon because using her would be an admission that he has a powerful beast under his command, and he would be executed for breaking the law."
"Yet both of you can fight inside the Abyss. There is only benefit to keeping the other alive."
After saying that, the Spectral Warden became silent.
Zaroth noticed a flaw and countered.
"I am sure that many people would be able to stand against David as an equal. After all, they would be empowered by the Abyss."
Spectral Warden snorted. "No," it spoke coldly.
"No?" Zaroth replied in confusion.
"Only David is supposed to get stronger when he uses the Abyss. It seems that, for some reason, this rule does not apply to you... whatever you are."
The Spectral Warden quickly added, "Not that it is surprising since you are able to see me."
"Whatever I am?" Zaroth asked in confusion.
In the meanwhile, David was deep in thought.
The Abyss was supposed to only empower him? If Zaroth was the only exception, did that mean David could use this power whenever and against whoever he wanted?!
"Not sure," Spectral Warden spoke.
"You are human, part vampire, and something else, but I can't say for sure what you are."
Zaroth's eyes widened for a second.
He knew that he had some kind of connection with Midnight, but because of it, he was part vampire?
He didn't really know how to feel about that, so he didn't comment on it further.
"Why are you working for the Emperor?" Zaroth asked.
This was the second thing that would decide if they would be enemies.
Zaroth was helping Elysia, and she was against the Emperor that was being helped by David.
Weren't they supposed to be enemies?
"I am helping him because he is healing my sister. I have no loyalty towards the man. Once my sister is healed, I am out," David answered.
Zaroth furrowed his eyebrows for a moment. Was David telling the truth?
'I think he is,' Luna spoke in his mind.
Zaroth sighed of relief. If Luna thought so, then it was likely true.
"Then I guess we don't need to kill each other," Zaroth said with a sigh.
David nodded, seemingly feeling relief as well.
The Spectral Warden didn't show much reaction as it continued to inspect Zaroth.
"Alright then, see you later!" Zaroth spoke as he got out.
He and David were supposed to be enemies, so it would be suspicious if the two of them spent too much time together.
After he stealthily exited the grand arena, making sure not to be seen—since most people would recognize him now—he went to his home and used his bracelet.
He saw that his friend had left him a message, they wanted to celebrate.
He told them that he would be busy for a few days, but they could go to a bar once he was free.
After that, he sent a message to Elysia.
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Zaroth: It is about the wish, I know what I want, could I come to your home to tell you?
Elysia: Fine.
Zaroth: Is tomorrow night good?
Elysia: Sure.
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Zaroth took a deep breath.
The time had come!
After sleeping for twelve hours—he was just that exhausted—he took a nice shower and put on his best suit.
After which, he styled his hair and went out.
Reaching Elysia's mansion, Zaroth took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
A few seconds passed.
Then the door opened.
"Zaroth? Welcome," Elysia answered as she gestured for him to enter.
Zaroth took a deep breath as he did just that.
Today was the day!
