Chapter 369: Verbal Confrontations, Martial Clashes, and Duels
It wasn't until the other party mentioned the Dragon Slayer's Lament that Lette finally smiled with relief.
So that's how it is.
The other side had pooled so many god systems, laying traps step by step, luring the enemy deep, deliberately showing weakness, making things so complicated.
In the end, it was actually for this blade.
Or rather, not just for this blade.
The Dragon God Realm and the Life God System both had things they wanted in the Holy Light Divine Court's possession.
But for various reasons, they dared not simply make a direct grab.
These two unfortunate souls somehow realized that the other's situation was the same as theirs.
So, they united, forming a pincer attack from both sides!
The doubts in Lette's heart vanished instantly; the Life God System indeed didn't have the scale to make so many god systems rally with them, but adding the Dragon Clan changed that.
The Life God System had money, the Dragon God Realm had strength. The two of them together were indeed a troublesome duo.
Lette placed the Dragon Slayer's Lament upright, sticking it into the negotiation table.
The sharp dragon-slaying aura made the Elf Dragon King feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Fine, I will wager this blade! But you only add a Laurel Wreath of the Elf King, it's not enough."
Rafdel frowned: "Three against three, it's fair."
"No, I don't want your things that much. But my things, you desire intensely.
Want to start the gamble, fine, up the stakes."
Rafdel looked troubled at the three items in front of him: "This is already a lot! That blade of yours is just a Blessing Artifact at the Holy Artifact level!"
"Oh, you disdain it, then I won't use it as a wager."
"Wait!"
"What, you disdain this as just a Blessing Artifact at the Holy Artifact level?"
Rafdel exchanged a glance with the Elf Dragon God, sighed helplessly.
"Alright! What do you want?"
"Haven't you investigated us thoroughly?"
Lette grinned at the other: "You're so familiar with what we lack. Then, simply continue to guess what we need."
He then nudged Afra with his elbow: "I feel like, they care more about what we're missing than we do."
"Want a Divine Artifact! No, we should ask for Divine Material! No no no, I think we should want Divine Coins!"
The sudden happiness left Afra momentarily confused, unsure of what to ask for.
Suddenly, she clapped her hands: "The World Tree!"
Rafdel and the Elf Dragon God were calculating what benefits to give Lette to gain his approval.
Afra's shout startled them both.
"Ah, I misspoke, I meant, a branch of the World Tree!"
Lette looked at Afra in surprise: "Not bad, I see you in a different light now, Afra.
You must've thought of when we took the last World Tree branch from the sisters Nora and Noi, feeling guilty.
So now you want another to compensate the sisters.
Not bad, not bad, you've finally grown up, I'm very relieved, Afra."
Unexpectedly, Afra blushed and giggled awkwardly: "I think, a finished Divine Artifact isn't as good as Divine Material, and Divine Material isn't as good as Divine Coins, you can buy anything you want with them.
But I considered that some Divine Materials are priceless, not something you can buy with Divine Coins.
Suddenly, a spiritual light dawned on me, does the Life God System have any Divine Material we can't buy even with Divine Coins?
Isn't that the World Tree branch?"
Lette closed his eyes slowly: "Give it back to me."
"What, give you back what?"
"Give me back the relief and emotion I just felt!"
Lette looked sadly at Rafdel: "A World Tree branch—add this, and our wager can be formally established."
"But..."
Rafdel was a bit hesitant, as the matter was nominally a wager between the Life God System and the Holy Light Divine Court.
But seriously speaking, the Dragon God Realm was also a stakeholder.
If the Life God System took out the valuable World Tree branch, it would upset the originally negotiated expenditure balance.
The Life God System certainly coveted the Sun and Moon Divine Crowns but didn't want to be the fool.
Noticing the Life God System's hesitation, the Elf Dragon King whispered.
"The Dragon God Realm will definitely give you an explanation."
"Alright... okay then! It's settled!"
Ultimately, both parties reached a deal.
The Life God System's wagers were [Gakros' Divine Lawbook], [Laurel Wreath of the Elf King], and a [World Tree Branch], along with the head of the [Order God's Scepter].
And from the Holy Light Divine Court: [Fierce Sun King's Divine Crown], [Moon God's Crown], and the Blessing Artifact [Dragon Slayer's Lament].
It seemed Lette was at a great advantage, but each piece the Holy Light Divine Court put forth was precisely what stifled the opponent.
The confrontation would be in three contests: Primary World Mission, Expelling Demons from Fallen World, and Heroic Spirit Arena.
But in Lette's view, it was really just three types: Literary Duel, Martial Duel, and Duel.
Under the witness of the gods, both parties reached a consensus and signed the Divine Contract.
This contract involved not only the many god systems present but was also linked with the World Will.
If anyone dared to violate it, they would become the public enemy of the Divine Realm and be reviled by the World Will, which was essentially a dead end.
After the contract was successfully signed, Rafdel of the Life God System and the Elf Dragon God from the Dragon God Realm breathed a sigh of relief, looking relaxed as if they had completed some heartfelt wish.
Lette, seeing their expressions, was really curious about how they assessed their abilities.
And moreover, what made them think they could surely win?
Their confidence even deeply infected Afra.
She quietly asked Lette: "Why are they so happy? Will we lose?"
Lette tilted his head towards her: "What do you think?"
"Impossible, anyone worse than you exists in this world?"
"That's it, then."
"But..."
Afra pointed at the other side: "They're so happy, they almost can't contain it."
"Time will tell."
Lette couldn't be bothered to analyze; they would see when the time came.
"Tomorrow! It begins tomorrow!"
"What about the venue?"
"The venue will be randomly selected by then! That's always been the rule."
Lette nodded slightly: "So, which round do you want to compete in first? I'm easy, you can choose any you like."
"Let's start with Expelling Demons then."
Rafdel blurted out, and Lette showed a knowing smile.
"Seems like you really had this planned in advance."
"So what if we did?"
Rafdel didn't hide it: "The contract is signed; you have no chance to back out now!"
Lette waved his hand dismissively: "Gambling too cleverly, any scheme is only futile resistance against absolute power.
Do as you please, tomorrow then."