HBWnovel Chapter 140 - Small Talk
Chapter 140 - Small Talk
Zero.
He was finally standing before me with the same smug smile as before, his overconfident gaze looking at me straight in the eyes. He didn't seem worried in the least about me since he was already aware of my presence. However, when he laid eyes on Hank, I knew that he was troubled as his smile completely disappeared.
"Oh, you brought a friend?" He giggled slightly. "Well, the more the merrier. It took you long enough. Did our meeting at the auction house really trigger you that much?"
He continued smiling in my direction. I only wanted to stand up right away and punch his face until he no longer had teeth. However, he wasn't emitting any aura, and I wasn't either. It seemed he wanted to talk a little before the start between us began.
"Stop wasting time. Say what you want to say."
He clicked his tongue. "Ok, ok, I'm sorry. I just wanted to calm the atmosphere. Well, can we make a deal?"
"What is it."
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"The slave you bought for 125 million coins, tell me where she is right now. I'll go get her once I'm done with the two of you."
I was on the verge of showing a lot of rage. However, I kept a straight face, just like Hank effortlessly did. Hank was truly a master of his work when it came to such things, which was why, in this situation, he was truly the best person to ask for help from. The Emperor had definitely made the right choice when choosing the person to send here. I did not know how he knew of my connection with Hank, but I had to admit that this was definitely a pleasant surprise, and it clearly showed that the Emperor wanted Zero just as gone as him.
"You won't be able to find her even if I told you. The place she's in isn't a place demons can go."
"When I talk to you, you fucking look at me!" Zero shouted as he was about to place his hand on one of Hank's shoulders.
Then, for the very first time since Zero arrived, Hank looked at him straight in the eyes as he grabbed his hand before Zero could put it on his shoulder. He put strength into it, but Zero obviously backed away since Hank had just shown signs of aggression.
Hank released a sigh as he stood up, getting his feet out of the Icy Lake. "When did I say that you could touch me?"
Seeing Hank getting serious, I knew that the fight was about to start. I also got out of the Icy Lake and got into position right next to Hank. At this point, Zero must have realized that Hank wasn't just a random since Zero wasn't even able to react when Hank grabbed onto him.
Zero lost the smile on his face, too, as he suddenly got serious. He realized that this fight against me, which he thought would be extremely easy, wouldn't be.
"Seems like you really were scared of me. Bringing such a friend with you."
I couldn't see it because of the mask, but Zero clearly regretted coming out here alone. He knew that this was a grave mistake that he had made. He had probably expected me to come alone or with Phoebe and Amelia, people who were of no importance to him.
He cracked his head.
"Ugh, oh well. Can't wait to taste those two friends of yours who are hiding over there. That purple-haired girl sure was tasty the last time that I saw her. I'm sure that the Queen of the Ice Elves won't disappoint either," Zero said as he licked his lips.
I did my best to keep my emotions inside. However, when he said things so disgustingly, it was truly hard to do so. Still, I managed to hold down.
Then, a purple energy suddenly appeared at the ends of Zero's fingers. An energy that I knew extremely well, aether.
"If you two beg right now, I might let you live."