Nobilis of War novel Chapter 1216

Duke wasn't only talented. He was also born with a Primeval Bloodline. Darren couldn't help but think he would be a great addition to the team.

As soon as the battle was over, Darren flew towards Duke.

"I'll go straight to the point. If you want to live, you need to become my believer. Are you willing to do that?" Darren asked bluntly.

Duke glared at Darren with venom in his eyes. He let out a furious roar, but didn't say anything else.

"You better think twice before answering me," Darren cautioned him.

"Go to hell! I will never surrender to you," Duke growled. He sounded more beast than man.

"Very well then. I shall respect your decision. There will be no torture. I will kill you here and now." Darren had expected that Duke would be a very difficult man to deal with. He was stubborn and determined. Now that he had made his decision, even the Soul Assimilating Bugs wouldn't change his mind.

"Sir, let me have a try," Jefferson said, stepping forward.

"There's no need. It would be useless to torture him now." At first, Darren thought that Jefferson was planning to make Duke suffer until he surrendered.

"Sir, I'm not going to torture him. I want to try something else." It was as if Jefferson had read his mind. Then he added, "He's a tough guy, so I'm certain violence is no use on him. But we can use his interest on the divine weapon to our advantage."

Jefferson's words seemed to perk Darren's interest. It reminded him of when Duke first saw Jefferson's level-eight divine weapon. There was a gleam of interest in his eyes as he looked at it.

"I see your point." Darren nodded his head. He seemed pleased at Jefferson's suggestion. Then he turned to Duke and said, "Duke, I still have some fragments that can be forged into a level-eight divine weapon. If you're willing to become my believer, I will create another divine weapon for you. What do you think?"

Darren kept his eyes on Duke the whole time he spoke.

Upon hearing those words, Duke's eyes widened. It was only a fleeting moment before it darkened again.

"Did you really think that I would surrender... Just for a divine weapon? That's ridiculous!" Duke closed his eyes.

But just as when Darren was about to give up, Duke spoke up once again. "If you get me a level-nine divine weapon, then I will consider it. Otherwise, you can kill me now."

"Huh? Who do you think you are? Do you honestly believe you deserve a level-nine divine weapon?" Jefferson shouted. He had lost his composure then and there.

Although the level-nine divine weapon was only a grade higher than the level-eight, there was a huge difference between them. For one, the materials of the level-nine divine weapon were so much more precious than the eighth's.

Generally speaking, only the warriors at the top level of the Celestial God Realm or the Superior God Realm could wield it. They were the only ones who had the strength to take advantage of its full power.

Darren possessed level-nine sword and blade divine weapons, but his cultivation level was not high enough to unlock their true potential.

Thus, Jefferson felt outraged when Duke wanted a level-nine divine weapon. It was a shameless demand on Duke's part. A level-nine divine weapon wasn't something that he could simply have.

"Fine."

To everyone's surprise, Darren agreed to Duke's request. It didn't even take him long to think about it.

"Seriously? Do you even have a level-nine divine weapon?" Duke opened his red eyes once again.

"I never say yes if I know I couldn't keep my promise," Darren replied calmly.

"Where would you even get a level-nine divine weapon?" Lindsay looked worriedly at Darren.

"I remember storing some fragments in your space. Those can be used to cast the weapon," Darren cleared his throat as he answered. It signified that there was an underlying message beneath it. He knew that Lindsay would understand what he truly meant to say.

"Fuck off!" She glared at him and said, "What do you mean you've been storing them in my space? Those fragments are mine! I have already given you too much. Yet, you are asking for more? I never knew how greedy you truly are. Fate won't take too kindly on you and you'll suffer the consequences soon!"

"Your Highness, I believe that someone as beautiful and kind as you would help me again. However, you don't have to worry. I would only like to borrow them for now. Then, I will give you any treasure you ask of me in the future. What do you think?" Darren smiled at her.

"I refuse." Lindsay crossed her arms over her chest and turned her face aside.