Great Demon King

GDK 716: I want to work for you!

Wallace nodded and entered the medical room without another word. He was clearly very worried about Carmelita.

Andre did not follow Wallace into the room. Wearing a gloomy face, Andre kept silent for a moment before he suddenly turned to look deeply into Han Shuo’s eyes and asked, “You said that the darkness divine energy felt somewhat familiar. What exactly did you mean by that?”

Han Shuo did not initially think about it too much. But when he saw that grave expression on Andre’s face, he immediately knew what Andre was suspecting. When Han Shuo then thought about it carefully, that vague sensation immediately became clear and distinctive. The weariness on Han Shuo’s face was suddenly replaced with grim expression. He replied, “It’s him! It’s definitely him!”

Naturally, Andre knew who Han Shuo was referring to. His face turned even darker. He then spent a long period of time in silence as though weighing the proper course of action before he said to Han Shuo in a low voice, “Do not disclose anything about this incident. I will investigate this thoroughly. If it really was him, this time, he will not escape death!”

Han Shuo knew that Wallace and Andre were no benevolent characters for the House of Sainte to be the most powerful family clan in the City of Shadows. He knew that once Andre completed his investigation and verified that Avery was the perpetrator, Avery would be finished.

Soon after, Wallace exited from the medical room. The look on his face became much more relaxed after she checked on Carmelita’s condition. He first nodded at Andre, indicating that Carmelita was truly out of danger. Then, he said to Han Shuo, “You have saved Carmelita’s life twice. I won’t make you any more superfluous promises but I want you to know that you, Bryan, have my gratitude.”

With these words of Wallace, Han Shuo reckoned that after this day, he could do basically anything he wanted in the City of Shadows, provided that it didn’t harm the interests of the House of Sainte.

“Elder Brother, there is something that I need to discuss with you alone,” Andre said in a deep voice.

“Bryan, thank you for your hard work today. Go home and have a good rest,” Wallace said to Han Shuo.

After learning that it was Akley, Han Shuo immediately got down from the second floor. He managed to arrive before the battle began and hastily explained, “He’s a friend of mine.”

“Mister Bryan, how did you make such a friend?” Although the divine guards were puzzled, they immediately pointed their weapons away from Akley after hearing Han Shuo’s explanation.

At this point in time, Han Shuo was a popular person in the City of Shadows while Akley looked like a poor derelict. It wasn’t surprising that the divine guards would be suspicious of Akley.

“How did you turn into such a mess?” Han Shuo questioned Akley in a rather confused manner.

Before the two went their own ways, Han Shuo had provided Akley with some crystal coins. In addition to the fact that Akley was in possession of some divine essences, it seemed a mystery how he ended up in such a poor condition.

Akley face turned unsightly. As though unwilling to discuss the matter before the divine guards, he forced a smile and replied, “It’s a long story…”

“Come inside and tell me about it, “ Han Shuo greeted the divine guards and entered Celestial Pearl Pharmacy with Akley. The divine guards withdrew silently.

After not seeing each other for some time, Han Shuo had become a celebrity in the City of Shadows that every family clan would try to fawn on. All the while, Akley had not only failed to prosper using the divine essences he possessed, he had degraded into such a pathetic state.

“You are really good at making money, aren’t you? It didn’t take long at all for all the divine guards in this city to know your name. When I first asked around, I thought the Bryan they told me of must be another person of the same name. Only after learning of your pharmacy was I certain the Bryan they were talking about was indeed you! Man, you are truly unbelievable!” Akley said to Han Shuo in admiration. He had once consumed the medicine Han Shuo handed him and knew just what a miracle his medicines were. If it wasn’t for the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy, Akley wouldn’t have believed that the famous Bryan he heard all over the city of was the Bryan he knew.

“Haha, it’s a long story!” Han Shuo too never expected to prosper so rapidly. He asked with a wide grin, “RIght, let’s talk about you instead. When we separated, I left you some crystal coins. You also had divine essences in your hands. How could you possibly have fallen into such a sad state?”

“Don’t mention those divine essences. It was because of those divine essences that I’ve been so unlucky…”

After the two went their separate ways, the first thing Akley did was to locate a secluded place and absorb all the divine essence of destruction he possessed. It was worth noting that Akley was gifted in cultivation. He managed to break through to late-stage lowgod realm merely by absorbing the divine essences he had.

After absorbing all the divine essences of destruction, as he felt that his strength was progressing too slowly, he tried to purchase several divine weapons to raise his strength. However, those crystal coins that Han Shuo had provided him were not enough to buy the divine weapons he fancied. Being the reckless person that he was, Akley took out a few divine essences of wind to try to exchange for the divine weapons. It was because he revealed the divine essences that he got himself into big trouble. As soon as he walked out of the shop with his divine weapons, he was targeted by robbers.

What followed next was a lengthy period of being hunted and escaping. If it wasn’t for the fact that Akley was experienced in such aspects and had vastly improved in strength, perhaps he would have been murdered by those who coveted his divine essences. After an extended period of exhausting running and hiding, Akley managed to escape from those greedy bandits. He learned his lesson and no longer dared to reveal his divine essences.

As the number of divine guards and defenses of those satellite forts and towns of the City of Shadows were not as good as the city itself, thinking that he could safely sell off divine essences in his possession in the city, in addition to Han Shuo having previously mentioned that he would be in this city, Akley then decided to come to the City of Shadows.

But then, as Akley was afraid that he might be spotted by the bandits again, he went to the City of Shadows by traveling through remote mountains and swamps, therefore he encountered multiple waves of godhunters in the journey. He was in this rugged, abysmal appearance when he finally arrived at the City of Shadows.

“… I did not expect that that bunch would be so fucking nuts that they started attacking me as soon as I was alone and it was quite a few at the same time. If it wasn’t for my proficiency in escaping, I would have been killed by those bastards!” Akley said furiously.

“Before I left, I reminded you not to rashly reveal your divine essences. Why are you so impervious to reason? It would be a wonder if no one tried to rob you. But then again, you are a rather persistent one to be able to arrive at the City of Shadows in one piece. Truly, I must say that I’m very impressed!”

“Yea yea, keep those cynical remarks coming, rich man.”

“And what was going on in your head earlier when you set yourself against the divine guards? You should know that you are no match against them.”

“Hehe… This is the City of Shadows, what do I have to be afraid of? What, are they going to kill me on the spot?” Akley replied smilingly and took a short pause before he lamented, “But, I think I have now at last understood the way things are on Elysium. It does seem unsuitable for me to behave as though I’m still on Blue Ocean Continent. Perhaps I should be more scrupulous and modest in the future.”

After hearing those words, Han Shuo knew that Akley had finally come to terms with the state of affairs on Elysium and had started changing his ways accordingly. Han Shuo was happy for Akley that he could recognize the fact that Elysium was nothing like his homeworld, the Blue Ocean Continent.

“So what are your plans for the future?” asked Han Shuo.

“I didn’t have plans before but now, I want to work for you! You will take me in for old time’s sake, right?” Akley and Han Shuo had braved through dangers together. He knew that although Han Shuo was savage towards his enemies, he treated his friends well. He was determined to work for Han Shuo.

“Oh?” Han Shuo stared blankly for a moment before he forced a smile and said, “I only operate a small pharmacy. What exactly can you help me with in this small shop?”

“Oh come on, Bryan! I have heard all the news about you. You are doing very well in the City of Shadows and surely you can afford to hire this good friend of yours, who has gone through many hardships with you and currently has no place to stay, as a helper?” Akley said in a mischievous smile. He then looked for a comfortable place, casually lied down, and said, “Damn it, man, your place is pretty decent. It’s been a while since the last time I rested without worries. Right, how about if you hire me as a doorkeeper? How does that sound?”

Han Shuo wasn’t really concerned about the headcount of Celestial Pearl Pharmacy workers at the moment. If Akley was still as hot-headed as before, Han Shuo would be disinclined to hire him. But luckily for Akley, he seemed to have come to terms with the circumstances on Elysium. On top of that, as Han Shuo had a favorable impression of Akley, after thinking for a while, Han Shuo nodded, “Alright, fine, if you don’t mind the small size of my shop, you can stay as a helper.”

“That’s wonderful! Haha, I knew you were a man who was faithful to his friends!” Akley was delighted.

“Okay, you will stay here in the shop for now. I don’t have work for you now but there sure will be plenty in the future.” Han Shuo would feel much more at ease to have someone to watch over the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy for him while he wasn’t around. Besides, Han Shuo’s goal was not as simple as a small Celestial Pearl Pharmacy. He had aspirations of forming his own family clan sooner or later, and by then he would have his own divine guards. Akley would be a good warrior to have among his divine guards.

“Sure. If you were able to establish yourself so quickly in the City of Shadows, then I’m sure that you will grow even more prosperous in the future. And at that time, I, as your worker, will also prosper with you!” Akley chuckled.

And so, after the mysterious and powerful Andrina, the Celestial Pearl Pharmacy gained this somewhat erratic person called Akley.