In the dark Ocean.
The Divine Grace sailed at full speed around the periphery of the Fleet, with the Kraken trailing behind the Warships.
Everyone in the Fleet nervously stared at the rapidly moving light. The danger was only visible on the map, a Pitch Black Kraken, a strange Kraken.
The King had not ordered them to move out. People didn't know if they felt more relief or worry.
Joffrey and He were still talking.
He finally began to explain the true meaning of 'Adventure', "The power you used to create the fake 'Proof of Heroism' is also another kind of 'Proof of Heroism', isn't it?"
Joffrey silently assented.
"This is the crux of the problem," He said. "Presumably, you thought this disguise and control could last forever, until the end of your Retainers' Lives?"
Joffrey was startled and immediately realized something.
"Not so."
He didn't keep him in suspense, "The power of the 'Proof of Heroism' alone is far from enough to achieve this."
He asserted with extreme certainty: "It's not just me, talented Humans can gradually merge and resonate with the power, completely controlling the gift you gave. The only difference is the timing."
Joffrey frowned deeply. Although he was unwilling to believe it, he dared not easily ignore it.
"How is talent defined?" he pressed.
He chuckled, "I have to say, Humans are indeed creatures favored by the world. How many talents did the Creator bestow upon His favored creations?"
He suddenly became vague.
But Joffrey insisted on a clear answer. "Exactly how many?"
As if stimulated by pressure, his control over Information Magic Power suddenly increased at this moment, suppressing the Kraken's Domain to within eight hundred meters!
He still answered: "Roughly calculated, within three to five years, one or two out of ten of your Retainers will awaken. After five years, at least half. After another ten years, I'm afraid there won't be many Retainers left."
A moment of silence fell.
Joffrey's thoughts raced in his mind. He really hadn't expected it.
The control of the Mirror Rune actually had such limitations!? People could actually master the power of the mirror on their own, breaking free from the control of the Rune's main body!?
Have I really become a Wealth-Scattering Boy? An Old Grandfather giving out benefits?
If this was indeed the case.
He understood that at most five years later, the situation would no longer be completely within his grasp as it was now, and the restless power would have the qualification to overthrow the order.
Five years.
Is that enough time?
Five years. He let out a long breath, a smile appearing on his face.
Why wouldn't it be enough? In five years, everything will probably be settled! By then, will he still be afraid of not being able to suppress the people below?
Should he stop moving forward because of this? Absolutely not!
Instantly, the sky cleared and the wind was gentle.
The Kraken's Domain was suppressed again, leaving only a range of six hundred meters.
His state seemed off?
Joffrey took the initiative to end the topic, "Thank you for your guidance. I really don't know how to thank you."
He was silent for a moment.
"I really underestimated you," He exclaimed in surprise. "You're actually so indifferent about this matter."
Joffrey didn't respond.
"I haven't finished yet," He, however, took the initiative to bring the topic back. "To solve this difficulty, it's actually not impossible."
"Oh?" Joffrey responded indifferently, as if he had found a breakthrough in the negotiation.
Why was He so concerned about this?
It couldn't just be out of kindness.
He continued, "As I said before, the Proof of Heroism is just the first step, the easiest to achieve, and the most limited. How can you talk about having Retainers?"
"Only by stepping onto a higher level!"
"Transcending heroes, breaking through the restraints and Shackles of ability, moving towards the path of a Deity!"
His words were full of temptation, "As long as you step onto a higher level and upgrade the 'Proof of Heroism', the power contained within will be greatly sublimated! Your Divine Grace will have more tentacles, and be more solid."
Hmm? Joffrey, however, noticed a detail in His words.
Tentacles...
Could it be that the number of mirrors is also limited?!
As soon as the thought arose, Joffrey almost completely believed it. Yes, even the control of the main body is not permanent, so how could the divided mirrors have no limitations?
"With the tentacles I already have, it's enough," he said instead.
He seemed a little anxious. "Who would think they have too much? Besides, for a King, a mere million is definitely not a lot."
Joffrey had probed for the answer, but he was even more confused.
How did He know the limitations of the Mirror Rune's ability? From His words, it seemed He didn't understand the Mirror Rune at all?
He asked.
He replied proudly, "This is the Authority of a higher level. The secrets of heroes are invisible to our eyes. Of course, I did not intend to pry."
Without other sources of Information, Joffrey could only choose to believe.
Hero. He pondered silently. Clearly, this was what They called those who possessed Runes, quite epic indeed.
And Authority. It sounded even more like mythology.
Was this world actually so prosperous? The extraordinary forces that were thought to have declined and perished had actually been hiding in the dark, dormant and hibernating?
Joffrey felt as if he had seen the framework of the world's truth.
"His" identity was also about to be revealed.
The Red Comet hadn't even appeared yet. At a time like this, could He manifest freely? All the Deities in the original work throughout all time periods were only hidden behind the scenes.
Joffrey then tentatively increased the pressure.
As expected, the Kraken's Domain shrunk back to within four or five hundred meters!
Joffrey was completely certain. The weakening of the Kraken's Domain was not because his own ability had inexplicably surged, but because He was letting go of His resistance.
Why?
Perhaps it was a gesture of goodwill. But more likely, it was out of necessity.
That is to say.
Time was on his side.
He just needed to wait, and He and the Kraken would gradually weaken until they were captured without a fight. The Fleet could naturally be preserved as a whole.
Joffrey's mood instantly improved, and he simply went along with His purpose. "How can I go further and break through the level of a hero?"
"I can tell you," He said. "As long as you do me a favor."
That was direct.
Joffrey smiled knowingly. "Of course, we're friends."
"Friends." He agreed.
Joffrey only exerted a slight force, and the Kraken's Domain shrunk to within three hundred meters.
"There's not much time left," His voice was anxious.
"I've carved all the methods into the soul of the 'Drowned Beast'. Sign the Oath, and we'll exchange at equal value." He sent over a mysterious presence.
Oath. Joffrey instantly understood. A supreme Oath, impossible to fake, not to be violated.
The content of the Oath was quite concise.
He would show him His Proof of Heroism. He had to develop Believers for Him and cultivate heroes. Each time the number of heroes reached a certain limit, a part of the method to break through the hero level would be unlocked.
Neither party could attempt to violate the Oath in any way.
The price of violation was not written.
Unfathomable power. This made people even more afraid to touch the supreme rules.
"What are you still hesitating about?" He urged. "What a fair trade, we will be a close Alliance. Newcomer, you will need my guidance, absolutely."
Joffrey smiled faintly. The Kraken's Domain was only two hundred meters left.
"I have an idea."
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