Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 181

Chapter 181: I Lied Chapter 181: I Lied Before coming here to refresh his memory, Lucivar recalled the South Hues Tournament’s website.

He was only focusing on the requirements to enter and also the previous winners, the two things that were important in his opinion.

But now that the secretary mentioned the tournament’s stages, he frowned as he realized that there were no mentions of what the tournament really was and its rules.

Nothing about the actual tournament details was shown on the website or anywhere.

It’s a high-profile tournament so I’m guessing the stages were kept a secret to maintain fairness.

Lucivar let go of the secretary’s neck and went to sit on the other side.

“Let’s hear it then.

But don’t think this will undo Dullan’s disrespect, I will still hold him accountable for that,” He said with a firm tone, showing that he was serious.

“As for you telling me about this, about the tournament’s stages, it’s for you to still have a chance to become my sponsor” Upon hearing this, the secretary fixed her collar and straightened her posture again.

Despite the trouble from earlier, she recovered almost instantly.

For such a show of professionalism, Lucivar couldn’t help but give his praise for her inside.

“I understand,” She nodded before taking the briefcase to her side, placing it gently on the table, and opening it.

Taking out several folders-from the inside, she slid them to Lucivar, “All of the details are in those folders, you can check and ask any questions about them” Lucivar paused for a second, keeping eye contact before he eventually reached for the folders.

Opening them one by one, he read the contents attentively.

Unlike what he initially expected, that the tournament would be a straight-up battle in front of the very governor of the city-the tournament was separated into four stages.

The first stage was an individual test, a battle between the participant and the guardian of the tournament-who was as strong as a third-star to fourth-star Acolyte rank.

Just from the details alone, Lucvar could tell that the first stage was a filter.

Third-star or fourth-star Acolyte rank Hybrid?

It’s definitely a filter.

Considering that a lot of people decided to participate because of the governor’s grandson, the number of participants should be higher than normal so the first stage was to cut down on that number, choosing only the best of the best.

Not to mention, the previous winner of the tournament was a fourth-star Acolyte rank Hybrid.

So the fact that the first stage pitted the participants against that strong of a guardian was a clear telltale.

Moving on to the next paper-it was the details for the second stage.

Once the filter was completed, the real tournament began-it was a team-based stage.

All of the remaining participants are going to be turned into a group of three and they couldn’t cherry-pick their teammates.

Lucivar scanned the paragraph and realized that participants who came from the same academy would be prioritized to be grouped together.

It made sense since the participants carried the academy’s name with them.

And with this rule, the academy would be more prevalent.

As for the stage itself, it was going to be the king’s game-whatever that is.

Not much was stated about the game itself other than that, but since it was a team-based stage it should not be a problem for Lucivar-and his group.

Considering Caldaros’ strength, he would easily clear the first stage and be grouped with him, and with Caldaros by his side, the other groups shouldn’t pose any threat to them.

Both of them have Gods inside them, losing is particularly impossible if they worked together.

As for the third member, it should be someone from another academy.

Only Lucivar and Caldaros represented the Bloodhaven Academy so they needed another member.

In the second stage, they would be working together with a stranger.

Having the Fool’s Trick ability would be paramount in the second stage but I can’t show that ability to Caldaros.

If he knew about the ability, it would be hard to get him and I’m pretty sure the Fool would be a lot harder to convince.

Regardless of what the stage really was, it’s a team-based game.

Lucivar was confident in his ability to manipulate, the second stage should be a breeze.

But this also means our battle can’t be done in the first and second stages.

Shifting his gaze to the third paper, Lucivar moves onto the third stage.

Upon reading the top paragraph backed by an image of some sort of map, Lucivar smirked inwardly.

As for the third stage, it was a battle royale.

All remaining participants are going to be placed in an arena filled with magical traps and obstacles to fight each other-and be the last five standing.

Sponsors are also going to play the biggest role in this stage as they could directly help the participant through a myriad of ways.

Killing is prohibited, that was stated clearly on the paper-highlighted with bold letters.

However, Lucivar wasn’t worried about this.

In the first paper, he read that there was a clause that all participants must agree before participating.

As long as it looked like an accident, I wouldn’t be held accountable.

So the third stage would be the stage where I would fight Caldaros.

I do not know if he also knew about this-but if he did not, I could attack him instantly.

Lastly, Lucivar flipped over the folders to search for the fourth stage’s details.

But there were none, there were only three folders.

“Where’s the fourth one?” He asked, breaking the silence as he turned back to the secretary.

Fixing her glasses, the secretary answered, “Our team has done their best to research every single stage of the tournament and we found that there were four stages but we couldn’t find anything about the fourth stage.

We even thought that we read wrong about the number of stages but there were certainly four stages, we already triple-checked.

So the fourth stage must be very special since practically nobody knew about it” Upon hearing this, Lucivar nodded inside-knowing the first three stages were already good for him.

Pausing for a second, the secretary then took out another folder.

“Here is our proposal, I’m certain that you would find it gracious,” She said confidently.

Catching the sliding folder with his hand, Lucivar remained making eye contact with the secretary.

As this continues, tension builds inside the room once again.

Only the painful light groan from the bodyguard could be heard in the background along with the sound Lucivar’s index finger made as it tapped on the folder in an interval.

Each thudding sound increases the tension and also makes the secretary’s heart pound harder.

Despite the tension, the secretary kept her composure.

Even though the bead of sweat trickling down the side of her face betrayed her façade of composure.

“Tell me, Ms.

Secretary-why did Dullan pick me?” Lucivar finally asked.

Gathering her thoughts-and forming the answer inside her mind, she took a brief pause before she opened her mouth to answer once she was calm enough and ready, “As you might already realize, the Hybrids who could win the tournament were those who aren’t only strong but also cunning.

Sir Dullan saw both traits in you and decided to pick on you,” Lucivar already expected the answer.

Gauging someone’s strength was easy, it could be done in many ways.

But to gauge someone’s cunningness, that’s an entire matter altogether.

However, Lucivar showed that clearly-when he betrayed the Feradith Family, he showed that he was capable of taking a cold approach to matters.

He was ruthless and cunning, unaffected by the nor-in any way possible.

“More importantly, Sir Dullan also appreciates someone who thinks very highly of themselves,” Finding the need to say more, the secretary continued.

“His exact words are ‘Those who prioritized themselves over others has an authentic motivation, they’re more likely to achieve more’ That’s what he said” Upon hearing this, Lucivar shook his head.

Out of all things he didn’t expect to be chosen because of that, not that it was wrong though.

“From those words, I could tell Dullan is also self-centered like me,” Lucivar added, clasping his hands together and placing them neatly on the table-looking at the secretary sharply.

“So let me ask you this… What is Dullan hoping to get if I win this tournament?” As soon as that question left Lucivar’s mouth, the secretary pursed her lips.

It was clear from her reaction alone that she was hoping that the conversation wouldn’t lead here.

She was so devastated that she couldn’t hold her stern façade anymore.

Lucivar tilted his head, “What’s wrong?

Your composed face is breaking” Despite clearly being teased, the secretary remained silent but for the first time in this entire meeting, she couldn’t hold eye contact and averted her gaze away.

Such a sight made Lucivar smile wider, he knew that he got to her, “Are you going to answer?” “I’m not authorized to disclose anything about that,” the secretary answered through tight lips.

However, her reaction made it clear in Lucivar’s mind that Dullan really needed to have someone who could win him the tournament.

Realizing this, Lucivar cleared his throat and stood up from his chair, it was clear what his intention was.

Seeing this, the secretary also stood up in a panic, “Sir Lucivar, where are you going?” “What?” Lucivar glanced over his shoulder and raised an eyebrow.

“If you’re not going to answer me then this meeting is over.

I have a lot more sponsors I need to review other than you, I’m busy.

I will be taking the Trading Union off of my sponsor list” Upon hearing this, the secretary paled.

Ignoring the groaning bodyguard on the floor, she ran over the table and stood beside Lucivar.

Her hurried heel sounds echoed until she stopped.

“Okay, I’ll tell you as you want,” the secretary surrendered, she had no other choice but to comply.

In this matter, Lucivar has the power as he was desired by many factions, “But please, don’t disclose you got the information from me” Lucivar’s lips curled before he turned towards her, “Let’s hear it them…” Moments later.

Realizing that the bodyguard was still in pain on the floor, the secretary called for an ambulance.

A group of people came and took him away right when the meeting reached its end.

Lucivar and the secretary were sitting back down on their chairs.

A waiter brought them coffee and also some snacks since the meeting had come to an end.

On one side, Lucivar was in deep contemplation after he was told about what Dullan really wanted while on the other side, the secretary was flushed and troubled.

She was massaging her forehead as she sat on her chair, the meeting had been a total disaster.

‘Sir Dullan wanted to keep him feel less important but it backfired,’ She thought inside her head.

Just then, her train of thought was disturbed.

“Drink your coffee and eat your food quickly,” Lucivar suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, the secretary lifted her head in surprise, “Eh…?

Are we going somewhere?” “Yes, you’re going to bring me to Dullan after this” “What?

You promised that you wouldn’t drag me into this if I told you his reason” “Huh?

Promise?

I lied of course” “What…?”