Nobilis of War novel Chapter 277

"You think that I am just a toy boy? How about a taste of my fist?" Finley clenched his hand and threw a hard punch at Water Kylin. Unable to dodge, the blow collided with Water Kylin's face. As unbearable pain coursed through him, the creature let out a moan before slumping to the ground.

"I'm sorry. So very sorry! I am a fool! Please forgive me!" Water Kylin begged for forgiveness as he looked at Finley pitifully.

Finley's anger did not seem to subside. Just as he was about to punch Water Kylin again, Darren stepped forward and grabbed him by the shoulder. "That is enough!" Darren advised and then turned to Water Kylin. "You want to submit to us, that is fine. We want to know how you will guarantee that you will not betray us one day. I don't want to live with the fear of being betrayed by you," he said.

Finley was also highly doubtful about Water Kylin's loyalty. He glared at Water Kylin and accused, "Don't believe him, Darren! This bastard is as sly as a snake. Who knows what he is plotting and when he will turn on us. I suggest that we eat him right away and eliminate the threat."

"Please don't! As a legendary beast, I can create a life and death bond with you. If we establish the bond, you can be assured that I will never have the guts to harm you," Water Kylin hurried to explain. It sounded so sincere and faithful that Darren was beginning to believe it.

"What is a life and death bond?" he inquired earnestly. The memory of how Scott had created a life and death bond with him surfaced in Darren's mind. He also recalled how deeply he had felt attached to him and how concerned he had been about Scott's safety since then. But now, when it came to creating the same bond with a legendary beast, Darren wondered how it would work.

Noting his bafflement, Water Kylin started to clarify, "I will explain plainly so that you can understand better. As for the life and death bond, in simple words, my life relies on your safety. If you face any kind of danger and die, I will die along with you because of the effect of the bond. However, on the contrary, if I run into any life-threatening danger, you will not be affected. My death won't bring any harm to you. In this way, once we create the bond between us, I will, of course, risk everything to ensure your safety because your safety means my safety. For this simple reason, I will never be foolish enough to think about harming you."

Water Kylin's words pushed Darren deep into thought. He stood speechless for a while and considered the implications of such a bond. It was not that he doubted Water Kylin's explanation. Instead, he was more concerned about Scott's intention behind creating such a vital bond with himself some time back.

If the bond was really as potent and critical as Walter Kylin had explained and could attach one person's life to another person, then how much faith and belief did Scott have in Darren by proposing and creating this bond with him? Darren could not help but experience a deep sense of gratitude for Scott's confidence in his abilities. "I didn't know that you have so much faith in me, Scott," Darren whispered.

"What do you say, master? Do you think you can free me and create this bond in exchange?" Water Kylin prompted. The desire to get out of the place as fast as possible coursed through the creature.

Darren assessed the situation for a while. It seemed that no harm would come for him if he accepted Water Kylin's offer. Or on the contrary, if what Water Kylin had told him was true, then he would have one more security assurance on his list. "Well then, if the bond will keep you from hurting us, I will accept your offer and let you go. If you follow my lead and listen to my commands, you will have my respect, and I will treat you nicely. Otherwise, you know what path lies before you!" Darren looked into Water Kylin's eyes and warned.