"Fine. How about if I make a Martial Arts Oath?"
offered the Casting Ladder when it felt that Ricky still had some doubts. It showed its sincerity by making a Martial Arts Oath about the conditions they agreed with.
Indeed, it seemed willing to sacrifice a lot just to obtain Ricky's casting manual.
As for Ricky's side, the Casting Ladder was offering generous conditions. And these conditions were even more valuable than Ricky's Chaos Manual.
"Sir, aren't you worried that I can become a casting master of Sage Level in one or two days? And if that happens, Kamari will no longer be my opponent in the third round," Ricky asked bluntly. He was moved when the Casting Ladder made the Martial Arts Oath, but he also knew that it was undoubtedly biased in favor of the Helian Clan. That was why he couldn't help but doubt why the Casting Ladder didn't mind helping him become a casting master of Sage Level.
"Young man, even if you become a casting master of Sage Level, it's not a guarantee that you'll win first place in this competition,"
the Casting Ladder told Ricky with a knowing smile as if amused by his words.
"Then it's true that Kamari is now a casting master of Sage Level, huh? Otherwise, you wouldn't be so confident that I can't win," Ricky remarked with a heavy heart as he read between the lines.
"You're right. He is indeed a casting master of Sage Level, but he won't use his full power because the Helian Clan has prohibited him from doing that,"
the Casting Ladder confirmed at once.
"So I was right!"
exclaimed Ricky. "He is already a casting master of Sage Level. If I don't want to be left behind, I have to agree to your proposition."
"Ha-ha! You seem confident that you will beat Kamari once you become a casting master of Sage Level,"
noted the Casting Ladder with amusement.
"Of course! It makes no difference to me if it's martial arts or casting. I've never been afraid of any genius at my level,"
Ricky declared confidently.
"If so, then I wish you the best of luck. I hope you can overcome Kamari,"
the Casting Ladder said approvingly after hearing the determination in Ricky's voice.
This confused Ricky because he thought it would never side with him.
Noticing the perplexed look on his face, the Casting Ladder added, "The Short Human tribe has grown arrogant and contemptuous, for their unique talent in casting and consistent domination in the casting competitions in the past eras has inflated their ego.
It will be bad for them if they continue like this.
If you can defeat Kamari, it will certainly be a blow to the Helian Clan, and it will humble them once again."
"Sir, it seems that you really care about the Helian Clan,"
noted Ricky curiously.
"It's because I am connected to the Helian Clan. I cannot help but consider their welfare in everything I do,"
admitted the Casting Ladder. "Now, if you agree with my offer, come back here alone tonight, and I'll help you become a casting master of Sage Level."
"What if the others notice me here?"
Ricky asked worriedly.
"Don't worry. This is my world! They can't eavesdrop or spy on us here,"
the Casting Ladder reassured him.
"Okay, sir. I trust you. See you tonight!"
Ricky said.
He was now certain that Kamari was a casting master of Sage Level. If he wanted to defeat Kamari, he had to become a casting master of Sage Level too before the third round came. And the only way he could achieve that was to trade with the Casting Ladder.
"All right, I'll wait for you here. I can't wait to see your casting manual!" said the Casting Ladder.
After that deal, Ricky turned his full attention to casting and completed his task in six hours. He and Kamari finished casting their weapons at the same time.
Both of them had cast swords, as it was more practical for the competition.
"Kamari must be really confident. He didn't use any power of the Sage Level when he was casting this sword,"
Ricky remarked to the Dragon Intent Grass through telepathy.
"Maybe he just didn't want to expose the fact that he is a casting master of Sage Level now. After all, there are saints from other forces watching the competition, and although they aren't knowledgeable about casting, they can still sense the power of a casting master of Sage Level,"
guessed the Dragon Intent Grass.
'It seems that Ricky is a true genius in weapon casting!'
Kamari thought to himself upon seeing that he and Ricky had finished casting simultaneously.
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