[CH598+ Continued] Dungeon Diver: Stealing A Monster's Power

Chapter 694

Staring at one for over a second reveals detailed descriptions of what kinds of contracts are necessary for the dungeon being programmed, how much mana and ether is being sold, and the special abilities of the Soul Weapon frames.

Ember nods slowly, not stopping despite the ominous pressure radiating off the 15-meter-tall Blue Ogre at the back of the shop.

It finally speaks in an echoing, resounding tone.

"Your kind isn't welcome here. I don't do business with 5th-Class Lords, and certainly not human Lords. None of you ever make it past a thousand years old. I don't deal with short-term clients."

Ember grins and keeps walking forward, unfazed by the green pressure the ogre emits.

"Oh, come on, Torvak. You've grown soft, haven't you? I'd expect you to kill a weakling like me the moment I walked through the front door."

The ogre has three short black horns pointing out of its forehead and a pale blue skin tone barely containing the enormous muscles and veins bulging all over its avatar.

Its True Green Core burns far brighter than Ember's, but that isn't what sends the majority of the pressure his way. Most of the aura comes from the glowing green [826] on its palm.

It speaks again, quite confused how this weak human hasn't fallen to its knees yet.

"Who are you? State your name."

The ogre presses a security protocol on its status feed, creating an additional layer of green divine shielding around all the merchandise in the shop, even sealing the exit doors.

Ember reaches into his Ether storage and pulls out a marble-sized white gem glowing brighter than everything else in the shop. He tosses it across the room toward the Blue Ogre.

Its eyes widen the moment it sees the quality of the Ether being thrown its way. The moment it catches the gem, Ember speaks again.

"I'm not sure how long you've been keeping my goods in storage. Time moves by quite differently hopping between Realms, but that should be enough to cover it."

The Blue Ogre stops exuding such a domineering pressure and stares down at the Ether Crystal, then back at Ember.

"That's far more than necessary. You're definitely not actually a human... Wait... The only being who would throw around items like this back in the day was—"

His words are cut short as Ember waves his hand to show a ripple of silver light masked by a thick cloud of white Ether.

Then, he speaks as the Ogre's face is frozen in shock.

"Ember. My new name is Ember in this life. I need to lay low for a while, and yes, the cover I've chosen is a human skin. I'm in need of some 3rd-Class bodyguards and simple employment to play the part before surveillance catches any inconsistencies. I want to be in the middle of the action. The more I can listen in and understand the new culture of the Citadel, the better."

The Ogre shows a smile, revealing two sharp white tusks from its lower jaw.

"Of course, sir... Ember. To answer your question, I believe it has been over 15,000 years since we last met. I have a property six blocks over you can take charge of for as long as you'd like—it's even more lively than even this part of town. While humans aren't well-liked in the Volterra District either, with two of my men as guards, there won't be trouble. Even though we lost control of the Citadel, our influence in the streets hasn't dwindled to zero."

Ember's eyes track down to the Blue Ogre's world count glowing on its palm.

"That explains your severe drop in claimed planets..." He pauses after this comment but looks back at the ogre.

"Very well. I'm glad you survived. Do me this favor, and I'll see what I can do about your demon problem."

Ember grins as Torvak looks shocked again.

"It is the demons, isn't it?"

Torvak nods quickly, opening his status feed to deactivate the security system.

"Yes... Yes, it is. As you wish, I'll have my men come to pick you up and get you situated right away. As for those goods that you left with me, I'll retrieve them and have them hand delivered to your residence in less than 2 days."

Ember crosses his arms and nods.

"Good. Have the guards you send believe I'm just a human too. So far, you're the only soul in the Upper Realm that knows I've returned. For now, I'd like to keep it that way."  

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