" No. I'm here because Tom is requesting your help with something. "
You say to Reylesh in a serious tone. Reylesh smiles mischievously after she realizes that you need her and puts on another facade as if she's playing hard to get.
" Well, well. Look at how the tables have turned… What if I don't want to? You already refused to give me what I wanted, so why should I help you with what you want? "
Geez. Why does she have to be such a pain in the ass?
" Listen, I'm still pissed off at you for manipulating me and the only reason I'm back is because Tom asked. Tom is the one that needs your help, not me. If you refuse to help, then I could care less and I'll just tell him that you didn't want to cooperate. "
Reylesh sneers at you with an attitude as she responds.
" Yeah, but by helping Tom I'll also be helping you too because both of your goals are aligned. If I'm going to help you guys, then I want something in exchange. "
You sigh and roll your eyes as you bargain with Reylesh.
" Okay, fine. What do you want? "
" Oh, you already know what I want… "
Reylesh says eagerly as she knocks her knees and shuffles in excitement, looking at you with aroused eyes.
" Not gonna happen. "
You say as you stare at her apathetically.
" Then I'm afraid that I can't be of use to you and Tom… "
She says as she looks to the side with a pouting face and her chin up.
Is there going to be any way to convince her? Maybe you should contact Tom and tell him the details about what's going on.
You reach out to Tom telepathically to ask him for advice.
" Tom. You there? "
Tom's voice echoes in your mind as he responds.
" Yeah Donny. What's up? "
" Reylesh is refusing to help us unless I sleep with her. She wants to have a baby that has my power as a Black Trap and her power as a God because she thinks that our child would be strong enough to defeat The None in case I fail at defeating him. What should I do? "
Tom silently thinks for a moment, then he gives you a response.
" Knowing you, sleeping with her is definitely off the table. So we have two options, really. You could make a deal with her telling her that you'll give her some of your baby batter in order for her to make a baby with no intimate contact ONLY IF she's able to open The Holy Omniverse Transcript for us; or since you're stronger than she is, you could forcefully take her back to the penthouse against her will. "
" Are you suggesting that I kidnap a God? She's worshiped by half of the people in this universe and you think that I should just abduct her like I'm some sort of creep!? She's probably into that sorta thing and she'll just have us force her to do stuff because she likes it!! "
You say in frustration telepathically as you turn away from Reylesh and continue talking to Tom. Reylesh sees that you're obviously distressed, so she glares at you with a smug smile as you go back and forth with Tom, trying to find a solution.
" Listen Donny, The last time you used the book, you created your own element that Valghuli are powerless against and you dealt with that Valghul like it was nothing. We really need that power again because it's only a matter of time before those Valghuli Exemplars find a way back to Aria and come to get you. Without the book, I'm not sure that I could even defeat one of them. Since the portals aren't working, that buys us some time to find a way to open The Holy Omniverse Transcript, but our time is limited.
Personally, I'd just offer up what she wants on the condition that she delivers her side of the bargain first. Forcefully kidnapping a Goddess could attract unwanted attention from the people within the city who are already under The None's influence, so I'd just make a deal. And hey, look at it like this: If she ends up not being able to open the book, then you won't have to give her anything in return. "
You sigh in disbelief as you contemplate what Tom is suggesting. Why can't things just be simple and easy?
You make another suggestion to Tom as you try to find some sort of way to work things out.
" Why don't you just take one for the team and sleep with her instead!? You're a Black Trap too and she could have the baby that she wants without me ever getting involved!! "
" I don't have Our Father's power like you do, Donny. My power comes from the deal that I made with The One, with the exception of my mental abilities and my Black Trap abilities to siphon the Light out of things within existence. She's clearly after your powers and that's probably why she wants you specifically. "
Tom says in an informative manner.
This situation sucks. It looks like making a deal is your best option. Since you have a pure heart, you can't compel yourself to make a dishonest deal with Reylesh either.
" Okay… I'll work something out. "
You say to Tom telepathically.
" Alright Donny, good luck. "
Tom says within your mind before you turn back around and look at Reylesh. You can tell by the look on her face that she's finding enjoyment in causing you trouble because you didn't give her what she wanted before.
You speak to her in a barely tolerant tone.
" Alright. Let's make a deal. "
" Mmmmm… that's what I like to hear. "
Reylesh says eagerly. Her eyes begin to glow red and she bites her lip as she asks you a question.
" What are you proposing? "
" Tom wants you to open The Holy Omniverse Transcript for us because it's been locked ever since I used it. If you can open the book for us, then I'll give you what you need in order to have a child. "
Reylesh's eyes widen and light up as she responds in excitement.
" Mhmm! It's very interesting for you to word it like that, Abbadon… I'll accept your deal on one specific term of my own. "
Why? Why does she have to make things so difficult? Just say yes and accept the deal so we can leave. This is getting ridiculous.
" What's your term? "
You ask her in an annoyed demeanor. Reylesh then unexpectedly runs up to you and grabs your crotch, pushing herself up against you and looking up at you with a glowing red aroused gaze and a smile.
" I wanna be the one to pump it out of you so I know that I'm getting exactly what I want from the source! And don't worry, I'll only use my hands… That's my only term. Take it or leave it. "
You push her away from you and glare at her with disgust before turning back towards the door. You contemplate leaving again, but you silently think about how the fate of the entire Omniverse lies on your shoulders for a moment before you reluctantly answer her.
" Fine. You have a deal. Put some fucking clothes on and meet me outside. We're going to meet Tom at a club. "
" It's been a pleasure. "
Reylesh says, satisfied as you start to walk out the door; but before you can fully exit, she calls out to you one last time with an attitude to stop you.
" Oh, and Abbadon? "
You turn back around and look at her impatiently. She speaks to you condescendingly and with a smug smile on her face.
" If you don't end up honoring our deal, I'll make sure that your Ariel becomes known as Voldoor's most famous whore. "
You feel your power pulsating throughout your body as you get a seemingly insurmountable impulse to kill her where she stands, but you turn back around and storm out of her apartment before things escalate.
Wow. What a fucking mess. Is this what it feels like to make a deal with the devil? It definitely feels like you made a deal with a devil, alright.
You approach the edge of the rooftop and lean forward on the railing as you look at the city, meditating in order to regain your composure.
Alright, Donny. Calm down. There's no guarantee that she'll be able to open the book. Yeah, this situation sucks because it's a lose-lose, but what else can you expect from the Goddess of Manipulation? This whole city is fucked, literally and figuratively. Why did we have to come here to begin with? Honestly, with each degenerate interaction here in Voldoor, I'm missing Moriarch more and more. Maybe once this is all over, I can help the King destroy this depraved cesspit of a city and win the war for him and his people. I'm sure he'd love that. I am a Champion, after all…
Reylesh then emerges from the apartment wearing a short red dress and high heels before looking around for you. Once she sees you, she walks up to you and leans back on the railing as she teases you.
" You ready for our date? "
You give her a silent and cold glare for a moment before answering her.
" Are you gonna go looking like that? "
Reylesh inspects her outfit in confusion as she responds.
" What!? Is this dress not nice enough for you!? "
You look at her with a blank stare like she's stupid as you clarify what you meant.
" You don't look like a human. "
Reylesh blushes and smiles embarrassedly. She scratches her head as she replies.
" Oh… yeah… here lemme fix that. What's your type? "
You look away from her and back at the city as you dismiss her question in a cold tone.
" Not you. "
" Okay! Ruuude! Since you don't wanna pick, I'll just be whatever I want! "
You ignore her and continue looking at the city as she slowly morphs into a petite young blonde woman with green eyes and tan skin. She then pokes you in your stomach and her fingernail penetrates your skin as she siphons a little bit of blood from your body. It catches you off guard and it stings a little, so you fall down onto the ground away from her. She bends over on the railing in front of you and asks you a question in her new form.
" What do you think of this? "
You look at her with an annoyed glare as you answer.
" I think that you need to keep your hands to yourself. "
" Oh? Then why don't you do something about it? "
She says in a taunting demeanor. You simply get up and fix your clothes as you respond.
" Because if I did, you'd probably like it. Let's get going. Tom's waiting for us. "
Reylesh pouts as you walk away and she makes one last remark before following you.
" Hmph… You're no fun. "