NOVEL NEXT Chapter527-The Deal
For Daniel, the challenge that lay ahead was the same as before: Should he leave the human race or continue to stay with them?
If he chose to stay with humanity, he would need to find a way to push the human race's level cap even higher. But the problem was, the task of advancing the race had become increasingly difficult.
That's when Daniel realized why Aurelia and Faer had chosen to leave their races.
Moreover, Daniel could feel that although he had now reached the Fake God level, the authority he possessed was still not complete. However, this wasn't hard to understand. After all, Daniel was still a novice Fake God. As long as he continued progressing through the ascension ritual, his authority would naturally improve.
Daniel tested his strength once more, then returned to the Place of Twisted Minds.
However, this time, he didn't send his main body into the forbidden lands. Instead, he sent a clone.
Since the ascension task was already completed, Daniel felt no need to put himself in danger. Sending his clone was a much safer choice. After all, if anything happened, he could simply discard the clone.
Although it was a clone, its strength was identical to Daniel's.
As soon as the clone stepped into the forbidden lands, the familiar voice of the God of Knowledge echoed in its ears.
"Welcome, welcome, my old friend Daniel! You've finally returned."
"If you don't mind, I think we can have a proper conversation now, can't we?"
Daniel's clone nodded slightly, then glanced into the depths of the forbidden lands. He spoke calmly: "You should know why I've come here, right?"
"Of course, my friend!"
"I am the genuine God of Knowledge. If I'm not mistaken, you're here because of your girlfriend, Kartora, right?"
Daniel's expression remained calm, and he didn't offer any explanations about their relationship, nor did he offer any unnecessary words. At the level of gods, these matters were hardly of any importance.
He simply nodded, silently acknowledging his reason for coming. Meanwhile, in his mind, the God of Knowledge chuckled like a cat that had smelled blood.
"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to be such a sentimental soul."
"You're willing to give up the Perfect Pantheon just to save a woman? I really don't know how to feel about that."
"Don't you know, Daniel, that Kartora is in a very dangerous place right now? Even you could fall there."
"So, Daniel, do you really want to save her? If so, I suppose it's no surprise that she chose you."
"Oh, the great love! I can smell that damned, warm love in the air!"
Daniel remained composed, not allowing the God of Knowledge's words to provoke any outward reactions. He didn't respond, becoming as still as a statue.
On the other side, the God of Knowledge, after musing over the idea of love for a while, resumed speaking incessantly.
"My friend, you don't need to be so tense. I won't do anything to you."
"I just can't understand why you think we inner gods are nothing but mad beings who want to kill everything. Why do you have such a deep-seated hostility and wariness toward us?"
"My friend, to be honest, there's really no need for you to be so wary."
"After thinking about it, I suppose I can understand your concerns. It's natural for you to be cautious when dealing with someone you've never encountered before."
"However, I must still tell you that, in this world, the only beings capable of taking on the King of Forbidden Lands are other Kings of Forbidden Lands."
"But I must warn you, not all of the Kings of Forbidden Lands are as easy to get along with as I am. I, for one, have always been a good person. I've been talking to you only because I want to strike a deal with you."
The God of Knowledge rambled on, but Daniel's clone remained unmoved.
Instead of continuing to speak, Daniel's clone fell into a long period of thought.
The God of Knowledge also needed Daniel's acceptance. He had to offer conditions that would benefit himself. So, Daniel understood that if he truly wanted to reach an agreement with him, his demands could not be too unreasonable.
After a brief moment of thought, the God of Knowledge sent another message.
"Daniel, I think we should establish some trust between us."
"Here's the deal: tell Faer about my existence. Just tell him whatever you like."
"As long as you agree to this, I will tell you where Kartora is."
"I think you're a smart man. You should understand that nothing comes for free in my world."
Daniel furrowed his brows slightly. He knew that everything the God of Knowledge had said was true.
Before coming here, Daniel had already used Mental Deduction to predict the situation he was about to face. He had already guessed what kind of conditions the self-proclaimed God of Knowledge might offer.
For instance, the deal that the God of Knowledge was proposing right now was something Daniel had expected.
However, Daniel didn't immediately agree. Instead, after a moment of contemplation, he spoke up.
"In addition to that, you'll have to tell me about the knowledge of the Perfect Pantheon."
When it came to the God of Knowledge, Daniel hoped to remain as silent as possible. However, when it was his turn to make a request, Daniel didn't hesitate to state his terms.
Soon, Daniel received the God of Knowledge's response.
"Your request is not beyond my ability to fulfill. After all, the Perfect Pantheon only has theory, but no practice."
"I must admit, you're indeed the most suitable candidate to walk the path of the Perfect Pantheon."
"After careful consideration, I've agreed to your request. However, I must warn you, gaining knowledge from me comes at a price."
Daniel nodded and immediately agreed to the deal. The next moment, his mind was flooded with an overwhelming amount of knowledge.
In fact, the Perfect Pantheon was far more complicated than the results Daniel had deduced using Mental Deduction!
Beyond obtaining divinity, the most crucial requirement was the ability to alter the concept of fate.
Suddenly, Daniel remembered the [Infinity Possibility] God Rank Skill!
He realized then why the God of Knowledge had said that he was the most suitable person to embark on the path of the Perfect Pantheon.
It seemed that the God of Knowledge was indeed formidable!