Chapter 108: Chapter108-Sarko’s PlanAfter the two signed the wager, the agreement was formally recognized by the rules of the world.

    And with Sarko’s voluntary admission of defeat, the bet came to a close without any complications.

    At this point, Sarko had no reason to doubt anything. In fact, he had completely accepted Daniel’s claims and was fully convinced that humanity truly was as powerful as described.

    Having admitted defeat, Sarko’s gaze toward Daniel turned noticeably fervent. There was no longer any effort to hide the flattering tone in his voice.

    "My friend," Sarko said eagerly, "may I ask what your current tier is?"

    But the moment those words left his mouth, he regretted asking.

    After all, someone as powerful as Daniel must at least be equal to himself in tier. So what point was there in asking such a question?

    Unsurprisingly, Daniel didn’t bother to answer. Instead, he let out a cold chuckle and countered with a rhetorical question.

    "Do you think that question holds any meaning?"

    Sarko offered an awkward laugh and quickly adjusted his demeanor, becoming much more humble.

    After all, with a powerhouse from such a dominant race standing in front of him, the last thing he wanted to do was offend him.

    Switching topics with little hesitation, Sarko leaned forward and asked:

    "My friend, could it be that you’re in need of a significant amount of Abyssal resources?"

    The question was rhetorical. Anyone with eyes could see what Daniel had done to the capital—stripping the city bare of even its landscaping and soil.

    There could only be one explanation: Daniel had an immense demand for resources.

    If that was the case, then everything else was negotiable.

    Sarko continued, offering more information willingly.

    "Truth be told, those things you’ve taken are far from the true treasures of the Abyss," he said sincerely. "What really holds value here is stored in the personal vaults of the Kings of the Abyss."

    "If you want true resources from the Abyss, I suggest you aim for those vaults instead."

    "But of course, that comes with a major risk... because you’d have to kill a King of the Abyss."

    He paused for effect, then leaned closer.

    "If you’re willing, I think we can work together."

    Sarko’s motives were, in reality, quite simple.

    Now that the council seemed dead set on launching a suicidal invasion of the surface, why not take preventative measures?

    Until now, due to the limitations imposed by universal laws, very few Abyssal creatures had been able to properly gauge the strength of surface races.

    But now? He had a living, breathing human standing right next to him, openly sharing information.

    Sarko cherished his life. The last thing he wanted was to die in a reckless war. And with the way things were headed, the warmongering Abyss Kings were dragging everyone into disaster.

    If they were eager to throw their lives away, fine—but don’t expect him to go down with them.

    In the Abyss, where everything revolved around profit and survival, Sarko had no loyalty to the rest of the kings. So, his plan was simple:

    Take one of them out.

    Eliminate just one of the war-hungry Kings of the Abyss, and the power balance would shift. The upcoming vote to invade the surface might not pass. And Sarko would remain safely in the shadows.

    Naturally, Sarko had his own little grudge as well.

    He didn’t just want to kill any king—he wanted to eliminate one who had bullied him in the past.

    Due to his less combat-oriented abilities, Sarko was often pushed around by the more aggressive kings. Every time resources were divided up, he’d get the smallest share.

    Under normal circumstances, Sarko wouldn’t have dared act on such desires. His strength simply wasn’t enough.

    But now things were different.

    He had a terrifyingly strong human standing beside him. If they worked together, killing a fellow king was no longer out of the question.

    Daniel, hearing Sarko’s proposition, revealed a look of genuine interest.

    He had been thinking along the same lines himself but hadn’t brought it up yet. To his surprise, Sarko had taken the initiative.

    So, he responded calmly, his eyes glinting slightly.

    "So... who do you want me to kill?"

    Sarko visibly tensed under Daniel’s gaze, chuckling nervously.

    "Ahem. My friend, surely you wouldn’t kill me, right?"

    "And don’t forget—I still need to bring you to the upcoming exhibition and introduce you to the Demon Merchant."

    "Besides, I know this Abyss inside and out. That kind of knowledge could be useful to you, don’t you think?"

    Sarko’s speech sped up, tinged with a hint of desperation.

    His greatest fear right now was that Daniel would misinterpret his intentions and suddenly turn on him, take him out, and loot his vault.

    That would be a complete disaster—a backfire of cosmic proportions.

    He had meant to redirect danger elsewhere, but if he wasn’t careful, he’d end up bringing doom straight to his own door.

    Daniel, observing his panic, remained calm and smiled faintly.

    "Don’t worry, my friend," he said gently. "I don’t attack my friends."

    Sarko let out a deep breath of relief.

    Then, as if recalling something important, he added:

    "My friend, you may not know this, but when a King of the Abyss is inside their own Kingdom, their stats receive a massive boost."

    "If we’re going to target one of them, it would be best to lure them out of their domain before making a move."

    Of course, Sarko had said this with a deeper motive in mind.

    It wasn’t just strategic advice. It was a subtle warning to Daniel, suggesting that now wouldn’t be the best time to kill him, given that he was currently within his own Kingdom.

    It was also his way of prompting Daniel to start planning the next step of the operation.

    The ideal scenario would be to lure a King of the Abyss out of their territory and ambush them there.

    Yet when Daniel didn’t respond immediately, Sarko panicked again. He feared that his caution had offended the other.

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    "My friend, I know how powerful you are. If we worked together, I believe we could take down a king even within their own territory."

    "And in addition—"

    Before he could finish, Daniel cut him off with a shake of his head.

    "I already know everything you’re trying to say."

    "But I don’t enjoy having others witness my methods of combat."

    "So this time, I won’t be the one to take action directly. However... I’ll create the conditions for your success."

    "You’ve heard of the spatial ability called Spatial Swap, haven’t you?"

    "If I were to swap one of the other kings into your Kingdom... do you have the confidence to deal with them?"

    The reason Daniel proposed this was because he had a clear understanding of his own situation.

    If he personally joined the fight, his abilities would be revealed. That wasn’t something he wanted just yet.

    Sarko was disappointed.

    He had hoped to witness firsthand the power of a human juggernaut, but it looked like that opportunity had slipped through his fingers.

    Still, the idea that Daniel could forcibly teleport another king directly into Sarko’s domain?

    That alone was proof enough of his terrifying capabilities.