Diablo Destruction

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"Okay, I understand, you don't need to explain anymore."

I stretched out my hand to stop. All in all, in order to reduce the critical damage I received, I just had to make the doll in front of me speak as little as possible.

According to normal circumstances, even if it is to promote the main plot and there is no benefit, I should agree to help Princess Loli complete her run away from home. After all, the protagonists in RPG games are all lickers.

but!

If I agree wholeheartedly, will the other party become suspicious?

I will not doubt the other party's IQ, even if she is Ben Zina from 30,000 years ago. No, it might as well be because her head has changed back, maybe she is more flexible and has a higher IQ. No matter how many gears she has, she will not be able to defeat her after all. Cerebral, this is the limit of a mere doll.

Stop it, no more jokes. What I mean is, maybe what she says is nice now, but she is actually testing me, testing whether I am a trustworthy person and worthy of entrusting this important operation to me. If I If you act too licky, she might become suspicious.

Based on my many years of Galgame experience, at this time, you have to do the opposite, be honest, and show your human side.

"I can promise to help you, but..." I rubbed my fingers at the puppet and made it clear.

"But what's the benefit to me of helping you? You also know that I have just joined the Horadric tribe, and the so-called sense of unity and honor is still too early for me. Even if you are Her Royal Highness, if you have not impressed me, In return, it’s very difficult for me to do this kind of hard work for free.”

"This is what the book calls equivalent exchange, right?" The person who spoke was not the doll, but the Loli princess behind her. Her voice sounded a bit novel and excited, as if she was saying, ah, is this? Is it the legendary... transaction?

Well, it is understandable that for ordinary people, actions that are common and encountered every day are so rare for Her Royal Highness the Princess who cannot go out. As noble as she is, she will respond to all requests. No one will do it with her. Bargain and ask for something in return.

Although there were some subtle side effects, overall it was fine. I made the right move. I can’t be too free, otherwise I won’t be able to breathe.

"Then, what kind of reward do I need to pay?" Princess Loli, who was so excited about herself, seemed to have forgotten the doll in her hand, letting it dangle in the air with its powerless and numb limbs, saying to herself Talk to yourself.

But after careful calculation, she seemed to have discovered that as a princess, she actually didn't have much to offer?

After all, she is the ultimate otaku. She never leaves the house and doesn't need any external objects at all. No matter how much the Horadrics pamper her, they can't stuff artifacts into her.

After much deliberation, she really couldn't think of any useless and valuable treasures on her body. Princess Loli suddenly felt a little entangled and melancholy, her delicate eyebrows almost touching her forehead and heart.

After a moment, she showed a heart-wrenching expression, and discussed with me in a soft voice: "You can choose any ten... no, three of the books here. Is this remuneration enough?"

"I'm sorry, I'm just a reckless man [who only knows how to read]. Books are of no use to me." I refused expressionlessly. Are you disappointed? Painful? Do you regret it?

At this time, I wanted to look up to the sky and laugh, and said angrily to the other person: Every cause must have an effect, and I will be your retribution.

"Hmm..." There was nothing but books... ah no, it was the princess who had nothing else. She immediately shut herself up, and the doll in her hand came to life again.

"Hey, Athena is a clumsy talker, let me do the talking."

"..." Just be happy, be happy.

"Ahem, regarding the issue of remuneration, Mr. Pervert, listen carefully."

Is Mr. Pervert back again? very nice.

"Indeed, we may not be able to offer anything that Mr. Pervert is interested in in exchange, but Athena is the princess of the Horadric tribe. You should have no doubt about this."

"Of course, there is no doubt about it." And after 30,000 years of fermentation, she will turn into Ben Zina with a bad personality. I am even more sure of this.

"As a princess, as long as you open your mouth, you will be rewarded in a way that Mr. Pervert is interested in. There is no doubt about this, right?"

"Same as above."

"So Mr. Pervert doesn't need to worry about remuneration at all. As long as he helps Athena, the remuneration will definitely be huge."

"???"

It took me a few seconds to realize that this relationship was a blank check? You, a mere otaku princess who is ignorant of the world, actually deceived me, the savior of the colorful world?

"No, of course I believe you can come up with something good, but you have to give it to me first, right?"

"No, opening your mouth now will arouse suspicion among the tribe, and in the final analysis, it's hard to say what kind of reward Mr. Pervert deserves. The amount of remuneration can only be determined based on Mr. Pervert's contribution in this operation. It's not all in the book. Is that what it says? Or does Mr. Pervert not believe that Athena can provide corresponding remuneration, or that Athena will cheat and refuse to pay?"

"Well..." It seems to make sense. Under normal circumstances, as a princess, even if she only promises a blank check, it is estimated that 99 out of 100 people will believe it unconditionally.

After all, the Horadric clan is too rich.

And what am I struggling with? This is a dreamland. Even if I am given a hundred artifacts as a reward, I can’t take it away. As long as I achieve my goal, it’s enough for this purpose.

"Okay, I believe you can come up with a corresponding reward." He nodded: "But, there is another question. What will happen to me if the operation fails?"

"Execute immediately!?"

"..."

I can guarantee that this answer with barely a hint of questioning tone contains less than 1% of the questioning component, and the remaining 99% is entirely affirmative.

"Sorry, farewell."

"Wait a minute. Athena will explain it to everyone when the time comes and ask everyone not to embarrass you."

"Will it work?"

"Of course, don't forget that Athena is the princess."

"What a reassuring identity, can I trust you?"

"Don't worry, it will be fine. At least you can save your life."

"..., that...shouldn't he be acquitted?"

"You're thinking too much. Kidnapping Athena is the most serious crime. A death penalty can't be avoided."

"Farewell."

Seeing that the other party was at least honest, I didn't complain too much. I drank up the brown sugar water in one gulp, ate the dyed biscuits, stood up, turned around and left.

"Choose three artifacts."

"When will we start taking action?" He moved more neatly than before, returning to his original position, with a bold and fearless smile.

There is no way, the other party gave me too much.

"The faster, the better." Satisfied with my reaction, the puppet began to play deeply.

"Comrade, wait for my good news." I stood up again, lowered the brim of my black hat, wrapped my gray windbreaker tightly, and prepared to end this joint task.

"etc."

However, the other party did not cooperate at all, and instead began to worry about gains and losses: "Have you really thought about it carefully? Do you really understand the difficulty of escaping the eyes of the tribe and leaving the inner city behind countless magic circles?"

"For Her Royal Highness, all sacrifices are worth it, and all efforts are deserved." Turning back at a 45-degree angle, the strong chin in the shadow revealed a bit of a sharp aura.

"What's the truth?"

"Actually, I just want to ask, how many artifacts can you give me to choose from? Shouldn't there be only three?"

"Don't worry, there will be at least ten items."

The doll responded, and the Loli princess behind her showed a cheerful smile.

"It's cool, old man."

I gave a thumbs up and took a breath of air in my heart. The Alliance in 30,000 years will not be able to come up with ten artifacts.

"There is a topographic map here... Of course, the complete one cannot be given to Mr. Pervert, only the nearby one, including the layout and functions of all magic circles, and even the design of the sewers. I hope it can inspire you."

Ben Zina has never been an indecisive character. She is like this 30,000 years later, and she was like this 30,000 years ago. Now that she has made up her mind, she will just follow the dark road to the end. With a skillful hand, she has many things on her palm. A neatly folded drawing.

This drawing must be her heavy trust.

"Athena, be careful of the infection! Let me hand it to Mr. Pervert, don't fall on the ninety-ninth step." The doll grabbed the map and walked towards me, jumping up and down cutely. But it's not a human word.

Do you still remember this setting and take it seriously? Hey, please give me back the emotion I just felt! ! !

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