While Darius was struggling to fully understand his feedback and where he stood in terms of survival chances, Marasmus raised his head and spoke slowly with his bright red Soul Fire burning brightly.
"I'm interested in this trade, but I can only decide for the first two. For the last one, I contacted my master, the Grand Lord, and he will be the one to do the negotiation with you."
Darius nodded and smiled outwardly, but his heart shivered internally. Marasmus could contact the master of the Plains of Death remotely? Then how was Darius supposed to take away the stone even if he managed to ultimately kill Marasmus?
