Chapter 788
Chapter 788:
Snake Fang’s voice sighed as it admitted, “Perhaps we underestimated you. Thinking back, it makes sense. No ordinary human could withstand the burden of our forces.”
Quills said with excitement, “Exactly! Not only did he endure it, but he even resisted when we tried to take over his consciousness. That’s no small feat! After all this time, it seems we’ve finally found our rightful master!”
Although Ashton couldn’t see the physical forms of the two spirits, their voices brimming with excitement made their emotions clear; they were thrilled that he had returned on his own accord.
When Ashton had forcibly left this strange realm earlier, he’d worried that re-establishing communication with the spirits might prove challenging. Now, hearing their eager and joyful tones, he let out a silent sigh of relief. This would make things far less complicated.
With that thought in mind, Ashton raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, “Judging by your enthusiasm, I’d guess you’re ready to acknowledge me as your master, aren’t you?”
Quills let out a dry chuckle, its voice echoing faintly in Ashton’s mind. “Not so fast. Earning our approval isn’t that easy. We’re just impressed that you’ve adapted so quickly to the forces we left within you and that you’ve learned to harness them in such a short time.”
Snake Fang, sounding more composed now, added, “Anyone who can adapt to our powers is eligible to take the Glorious Trial. If you pass, you’ll gain our full approval and become our true master.”
Ashton’s interest was piqued. He asked, “And what exactly do I stand to gain if I succeed? What benefits come with being your master?”
Snake Fang promptly answered, “If you pass the trial and earn our approval, you’ll have unrestricted access to our abilities, no time limits, no usage frequency caps. The price you need to pay will also become so small it’s negligible, and even prolonged use won’t pose a threat to your life.”
ga𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.k𝗈n – 𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗼𝗻
Quills added with a hint of caution, “But before you get carried away, let me be clear, great rewards come with equally great risks. If you fail the trial, the best-case scenario would be a total mental collapse. The worst? You’ll die. Think carefully. Whether you accept the Glorious Trial or return the forces to us is entirely your choice. We won’t pressure you either way.”
As Quills’ warning sank in, Ashton grew quiet, carefully weighing the risks against the rewards.
From a purely financial perspective, the combined twenty billion from Leonardo and Hamlin wasn’t enough to push Ashton to risk his life. After all, the Baldwin family’s wealth spanned not just the country but markets across the globe. Even a conservative estimate placed their assets in the hundreds of billions.
But money wasn’t what truly mattered to Ashton right now. What held real value were the extraordinary forces that Quills and Snake Fang could grant him.
Ashton understood all too well that his true enemy wasn’t just Fraser, but the entire Dark Night Organization lurking in the shadows.
Protecting his loved ones required more than wealth; it required strength.
Still, before committing, he couldn’t resist asking one more question. “If I become your master, would that allow me to stop others who used your forces from paying the price?”
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