Chapter 828: Play along
"I want to know if I can move my ability core from one part of my body to another part."
Even though Lucifer wanted to keep it a secret, ultimately he chose to divulge the information.
"Why would you want to do it? It's not like moving it will have any benefits?" Jian asked, confused. He was sure that Lucifer wasn't telling him everything. There was certainly some reason behind it.
"Does there need to be a reason? I would just prefer if all my cores were closer to each other instead of being spread out. It would make it easier to keep track of them," Lucifer made up an excuse. Instead of telling that he wanted to move a core away from another, he gave an entirely different excuse.
"That sounds like such a superficial reason. Then again, you do have a kind of ability unlike most." Jian nodded, believing the words of Lucifer.
Even though he pretended to trust Lucifer, on the inside he knew Lucifer was making it up. It wasn't hard for him to guess that Lucifer couldn't have such a stupid reason. He knew that Lucifer wasn't going to tell even if he asked, so he just didn't ask.
Still, he knew a solution to that problem. Then again, he could've told Lucifer the solution if it somehow worked to strengthen him. Even though they were working together, both of them were also working against each other.
They both knew that there was soon going to be the time to backstab the other person and they couldn't let the other person become stronger by that time.
"So can I do that?" Lucifer asked, taking a seat beside Jian.
"Of course, no one tried to do it. There has been no research in this field. After all, why would anyone research moving the cores? That's why there are no answers I can tell you. I would need to research on it from scratch but I believe I should be able to find a way to make it happen," Jian responded.
"However, it'll take time since I'll need to consider a lot of factors before I can give you a concrete answer, all while making sure the movement doesn't affect you," he added.
"How long will it take?" Lucifer asked, frowning.
"One day? Or could take a week. It might also take a month. It'll depend on how little errors I make along the way which I can't guarantee. This field of research isn't easy after all."
"Take your time. There's no hurry," Lucifer lazily responded as if he wasn't in a hurry. Seeing the reaction, he had already understood that Jian was intentionally trying to delay him to see if he was in a hurry or not. He knew Jian wasn't going to answer by now.
The two men were both scheming against each other and they both knew that the other person was scheming against each other. Despite knowing that the other person was going to betray them, they still worked together.
It was like a game of chess where they needed to pretend the next move of the other person and take their decisions at the right time. It wasn't a question about who was going to backstab the other person.
Instead, it was a question of who was going to backstab the other person at just the right time, not too soon and not too late. The timing needed to be just right so they could harvest all the benefits.
"We have plenty of time together after all. I'm not going anywhere," Lucifer said before he turned. "I'll be going to my old room to rest. You can prepare the helicopter for our departure."
"Departure?" The dark-haired Warlock Council member asked.
"We'll be going to clear a level Five Dungeon," Jian informed his men, letting their jaws drop.
"Why would you be going to a level Five Dungeon with him?" The men didn't know anything about this deal. All they knew was that Lucifer was going to be working with them.
"I'll be helping him save some people from there..." Jian started briefing his men. Meanwhile, Lucifer left the room as if this conversation didn't concern him.
A Warlock Council member also followed him, keeping an eye. Even though they were working together, they couldn't let him roam freely in any place.
The man made sure that Lucifer went back to his room with Milena. Even after that, the man just stood outside their room. All the cameras were active, keeping an eye on each corner of the Place. Even the movement sensors were activated.
....
Entering his room, Lucifer sat on the couch with Milena. It was the same room where he rested when he ruled over this place. The place was the same. Just the roles were reserved.
Throughout the way, Milena kept glaring at Lucifer. Even now, she was glaring at him as if she was going to eat him alive.
"You want to say something?" Lucifer asked.
"Can I now ask what you're trying to do here? That man killed everyone close to us and you're working with him? Why?" Milena inquired, shooting multiple questions together.
"Do you even need to ask? I'm getting what I wanted. He will help me take over this world and I'll help him with what he needs. We'll be working together. It's a good business deal," Lucifer replied, smiling.
Even as he talked to Milena, he could see the focus of the cameras on him.
"So you've really made that deal! You really forgot the sacrifice of everyone all because of such pitiful reasons!" Furious, Milena stood up. "Enjoy your stay here. I won't be a part of it!"
"Milena, you know me. I thought you'll understand me. You should know that I won't make a wrong decision," Lucifer stood up, following Milena.
He stopped right before her, blocking her path. "It's not wrong to work together. As Jian said, we all did wrong. It's time we get over it. Please try to understand! You can't leave me! Stay by my side as I rule over this world!"
As Lucifer talked, he took a step closer to Milena, hugging her suddenly. "Everyone else left me, I can't let you leave me as well!"
"What?" The sudden hug shocked Milena. She had never been this close to Lucifer. She could feel his warmth all around her body.
Lucifer brought his lips closer to Millena's neck, gently kissing her. Just as his lips touched the neck of Milena, he softly whispered, "All cameras on us. Play along for now."