Chapter 39 : An unfortunate deal

Eric took deep breaths, as beads of sweat slowly trickled down his forehead.

Christopher Newton had gone silent once he asked for his help, but he was too nervous to speak up.

Eric cursed himself for becoming so weak and timid.

He was Eric Phillips, one of the four heavenly kings of Reville, he shouldn't be nervous when speaking to a man he watched grow up.

With this thought, Eric finally gathered up the will to speak again, but before he could talk, Christopher finally responded.

“I'm sorry, what did you just say?, I'm not sure I heard you properly”

“I said I need your help Christopher, I was very clear on that” replied Eric.

“And why exactly do you need my help?” asked Christopher.

“Please Christopher, let's not play these games, you know why… everyone knows why”

“So you're trying to tell me that of all the people you could have called for help, you chose me to help you”

“If it makes you feel better Christopher, you weren't my first choice, but everyone else I have called has turned

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