Chapter 1824 Oath
Davin glared at him in shock and dismay, unsure whether the latter’s position on the matter was sincere or feigned.
That was until he caught Levant casting him a look. He then understood that it was all part of Levant’s ruse.
“Run along elsewhere if you aren’t interested in the treasure. Personally, I do think this to be one heck of a deal!”
After a brief pause, Davin raised a castigating finger at him. “Treacherous scoundrel!” Then he stormed off in a huff.
Shermaine was still quite pleased even though she could only persuade Levant. Davin, who was unable to beat her at rhetoric, posed less of a problem to her. Conversely, it was Levant who had a tendency to be effectively disruptive during the most pivotal moments.
For instance, it would have been difficult for Davin to justify his sticking around had he not spoken up for him.
“I am amendable to dealing, Ms. Shermaine. May I ask though, would finding the treasure really make me invincible?”
“Of course it will! Within it lies many wonders and ancient techniques. Once in possession of it, omnipotence will be well within your reach!”
“Oh? If it’s that awesome, why do you not covet it?”
Shermaine took in a deep drawl. “As one of the Guardians bound to protect the treasure, the consequence of contravening my own duties is one that I cannot bear!”
She explained briefly before she forced Levant to undertake an oath. He was not to interfere any further in her and Evan’s affair once an agreement had been reached.
“Rest assured that I’d do as promised!”
“Swear upon it!”
This oath can’t be binding if it isn’t made in absolute sincerity, surely? Heavens above, let me make this confession before I proceed. I’m just doing this out of circumstances for the purpose of… pursuing a good cause in helping a devoted couple weather a storm!
After his silent prayer, Levant went on and made an oath, and his utterances did much to set Shermaine’s mind at better ease.
“You are not to tell anyone that you’ve learned the location of the treasure from me either.”
“Fine! But you have to swear an oath too to ensure that whatever information you’re giving me is reliable. Otherwise… you’ll die a tragic death, and in your next life, be reborn an ugly ass!”
That caught Shermaine off a little.
Die a tragic death? Hah. With only three months left to live, why would I care about a good death?
She was, nonetheless, intent on revealing the true location of the treasure. This was because once Levant found his way there, the other Guardians would be alerted to his presence and would come forth to deal with him.
His skills were insufficient to stand against all three of them. That meant that she would have one major problem sorted out regardless of whether he ended up being hunted or killed by their hands.
For the sake of Evan, she was even willing to sacrifice her own life, so why would anyone else’s matter to her?
“Very well. I shall swear upon it. Should I lie to you, may I die a horrible death and wind up as swine or cur, or some beast of nature in the thereafter!”
With extreme solemnity, she completed her oath. Then, she divulged the whereabouts of the treasure to Levant, who went on to depart from the mountain with the relevant knowledge in hand.
Shermaine considered returning to the cabin to spend the night but was self-conscious about having to face Nicole and the men with her. Per her observations, there were two rooms and two large beds within that cabin but no chance that they would allow Evan to sleep in the same bed as herself on their watch.
Hence, she came up with an excuse concerning an urgent matter on Daemonic Mount before she returned to the cabin for the night.
As all Evan had of Nicole had been wiped clean from his memories, he declined to share a bed with her. Instead, he elected to squeeze in with Davin and the others.
“Look, Evan. We’re already packed enough with the few of us tucked in together, so I think it’d be better if you go over to Nicole’s!”
Evan merely shot a look his way before he grabbed a pillow and silently plopped himself down on the bed.
Witnessing the situation, the rest of the Hidden Masters could only surrender the bed to Evan, Davin, and Levant and settle for roughing it out on the floorboards themselves.
“Do you seriously remember nothing that happened on Daemonic Mount? What did Shermaine feed you that made you mistake her for your wife?”
Evan did not answer while Davin continued to rail into his ears.
