Translator: HunterW

Editor: RED

Hmm I sighed to myself as I stood in one of the palaces many luxurious rooms, staring down at Amplification. I recalled the conversation I had when Baden handed me the item.

Mr. Lee.

Yes?

In one week, I will have to fight my foolish brother over the right to rule Abu Dhabi.

I knew that. I was there when it all went down. I had already made my decision to not concern myself with their family matters.

We are also outnumbered four to six.

I see, I said, making it clear that I had nothing to do with this. A guild master like Baden should have gotten the hint by now.

Its a battle we cant avoid.

Right.

That said, could I ask you for a favor?

No, you cant. My job here is already done. It was painfully obvious he was going to ask me to help in his guilds upcoming battle, but he should have asked on the spot that day, or at least asked me for my opinion. Khalid was now not only Badens enemy, but mine as well. Unfortunately for Baden, that ship had already sailed.

Baden didnt even flinch and just laughed. He didnt seem put off by my curt response. I will make sure you are properly and well compensated for your help.

I dont care about

I just would like you to take Prince Jayid with you when you leave.

I didnt know what to say to that. I was sure he was going to ask me to help in the coming battle.

I dont care if you have him clean your home, or have him work as an errand boy. I dont care if you feed him scraps. I just want you to keep him safe and raise him until he becomes an adult. Baden was being serious. He was just worried about his son. That just shocked me even more.

I Ill have to think about it.

Thank you.

Hmm Taking Prince Jayid under my wing was easy. To be honest, it just made it harder to decide what to do.

Man, if hes going to go to this extent If Baden had asked for any other favor, I wouldnt have cared much, but the boy was only ten years old. I wasnt that nice to go out of my way for a single child. There were plenty of starving children and mortal adults out there who will be unfortunate enough to never see a single Don Gate ever in their lives, and I hadnt done anything for them. The most I had done was ask Sunbin to take care of their mortals, but that was it and I didnt care. That was the new world we all lived in now.

But this concerned Jayid, the boy I had saved with my own two hands. Fate had connected us now, and that was bothering me. I was still human; I couldnt outright ignore the boy.

Damn it! Taking care of Jayid, or standing by Badens side and dealing with Khalid is pretty much the same thing! That was my problem. Rather than take Jayid with me, I could just get rid of Khalid. Honestly, that seemed the better idea.

I looked back down at Amplification. It boosted the power of an item of my choice anywhere from 50% to 100%, and I wanted to use it on the King-Emperors Commitment. All of Commitments effects were great. What I was worried about was how the Mana Conversion effect would be affected.

From what I knew, nothing could be raised partially. If I got 99% from Amplification, Mana Conversions level should technically be raised to 3.98; almost level 4. But the system wouldnt count it as level 4 and keep it at level 3. The boosts of the other effects would definitely more than compensate for it. A 99% boost to 450 stat points was 895.5 points, but I would still get 895 points. In other words, a 99% boost was more than good enough. But it just seemed a waste for Mana Conversion. A 99% boost to Mana Conversion was the same as a 50% boost. I needed 100% no matter what.

If I get 100% out of Amplification, then Ill tell Baden Ill deal with Khalid myself! I would do anything for Baden if I got 100%.

I took deep breath and took out the King-Emperors Commitment. I placed Amplification right over the earrings and said the words in a shaky voice, Use Amplification.

==[Are you sure you wish to use Amplification on King-Emperors Commitment?

The effects of King-Emperors Commitment will be boosted by 50%-100%.]==

Yes! A bright light soon emanated from Amplification and enveloped Commitment. Not long after, the light disappeared, leaving the same Commitment in my hands. Amplification was gone as well.

I gave out a shaky sigh. I was too nervous to check right away. A 50% boost was good enough. It would raise Mana Conversions level by only one level, but that was enough; it should be enough. But I was greedy. I knew I wouldnt be satisfied if I didnt get 100%.

Item Check! Amplification was used and gone now. Nothing was going to change that.

==[The King-Emperors Commitment (Rank 10)

The King-Emperors true treasure.

All Stats increased by 900 points

Increase Mana Conversion skill level by 4

Add Blink Skill (Cooldown: 150 secs, MP required: 1, no skill points required) Blink range: 1,000 meter radius as long as King-Emperors Commitment is equipped.

Increase CRIT rate by 18%

Increase CRIT damage by 1,000%

Increase Penetration by 480 points

Increase EXP gain from monsters by 30%

DEF 2,000, MDEF 2,000]==

Oh!!! It worked! It actually worked!

After a moment of being shocked into silence, I burst out laughing. People already thought Commitment was overpowered during the Treasure! quest. But now, Commitment was way past overpowered.

Man, that Luck Boost I knew getting Luck Boost was the right thing to do. It might not directly affect my combat abilities or Stats, but this was way better!

Antisiranana, Madagascars northernmost port, also known as Diego Suarez

Its nice having this room not crowded.

We did lose three people.

Thats perfect, isnt it? They never came to these meetings anyway.

Dont be like that. They were still once our comrades.

What comrades? Leave the bull crap by the door. Its not like weve broken bread together or anything.

Two men and one woman were seated around a large table. The two men were rambunctious, but the woman practically whispered her words.

So why were we called here?

Id like to know, as well. We hardly ever meet face to face, and Im sure were all busy, the two men asked the woman who called this meeting.

Ive always thought being a deity was a blessing. I thought I was a chosen one in this new world. That was why I believed I should shepherd the devas as their leader.

What the hell are you saying?

Have you finally lost it?

Look, devas get an extra 1000 Stat points if theyre the first to get a Stat past 10,000 base points. Even if they arent the first, they still get 100 bonus points. But deities dont have those perks. We also have the worst penalties for dying. Its no wonder we live in fear of death. These days, many deities actually enter the services of devas!

Why are you telling us this? If you like devas that much, become one yourself. Go ahead and jump into the Sea of Reset.

I want to, but Ive come too far to do that now.

Then just live your life. Did you seriously call me here so that you could complain to me? one of the men, a red-headed individual, asked in annoyance.

Is it because of Lee Jiwon? asked the other man.

The woman didnt speak for a moment before replying. Well, it might be.

Tsk. What a waste of time. Im leaving. The red-headed man stood up from his seat.

I said it might be, and I didnt say I called this meeting, the woman said before the trio heard a set of footsteps heading for the room.

Hoho. So this is the Reapers idea, even though he hardly ever shows up to any of these meetings?

Thats right, the woman replied as a man draped in a black cloak entered the room. The cloaked man seated himself in the remaining chair.

So, why has the Reaper called us here? the red-headed man asked.

I want to kill Lee Jiwon.

Oh, is that right? So are we here so that you can ask us for our help?

No. I dont need help from the likes of you.

Tch. Youre beginning to get on my nerves.

There are many these days calling Lee Jiwon our Emperor, the cloaked man quietly said.

The red-headed man only laughed in response. Well, I dont care much about that. I dont really want to make Lee Jiwon my enemy. Im just worried well be called the Three Monarchs soon, instead of Four. Hahahaha.

The Reaper wants Lee Jiwons head.

Oh ho! The two men and woman didnt need to say anything else any more. They all knew what it meant for Lee Jiwon to be wanted by the Reaper.

==[Target: Lee Jiwon

Kill Lee Jiwon within 3 months.

Time remaining: 85 days 17 hours 53 minutes.

Penalty: If you are unable to kill Lee Jiwon in 3 months, you will incur a death penalty. You will lose your exclusive ability, Death.

Advantage: Never miss Lee Jiwon, Cancel out Lee Jiwons Unrivaled skill, Lee Jiwon will receive 10 deity death penalties upon death.]==

Lee Jiwon will die by my hand. I will show the entire world what a mistake it was to call Lee Jiwon our Emperor.

Will you be able to do it alone? asked the woman.

The Grim Reaper doesnt want it done by someone elses hands. Ive also prepared the perfect place for Lee Jiwon to meet the Grim Reaper as well, the cloaked man said.

The others didnt oppose the cloaked man. No one had ever been able to escape once they were targeted by the Grim Reaper.

Abu Dhabi Palace

Ill do it.

Thank you!

I dont mean your son. Ill help you fight in the guild battle instead.

I had to admit, the abilities of healers and supporters were amazing. In less than four days, the half-dead boy was brought completely back to life. He was so lively that he had planted himself on my leg and made himself comfortable.

Can you get off, please? I asked Jayid as he climbed up while I tried to converse with his father.

No. I dont want to.

Im not your personal chair, you know.

I know.

You still wont get off?

Nope.

I knew I wasnt going to get anywhere with this kid.

Are you serious? Baden asked.

I am. I dont exactly know how much I can help you, but I will if youre okay with that.

Thank you so much! If you help us, Im sure we can win the battle! Umaru seemed happier than Baden.

I was beginning to suspect this was what they wanted and used Jayid to make me say it myself, but I ignored the thought. If it was, it was a pretty clever tactic. I honestly wouldnt be mad.

Okay, its time for you to come down.

But I like it here.

This damn spoiled prince