Chapter 858: Toad Ancestor's Invitation
Perhaps it was the price of delving deep into myth, or even becoming one with myth. Or perhaps it was the world's rejection of those in high positions.
Even this Toad Ancestor, who held no low status among the Old Kings, was constrained by something called "fatigue"... As for the exact reason, Han Dong did not know at this stage, nor could he possibly understand it.
"What do you need us to do?"
Since the Toad Ancestor had taken the initiative to lower its status and was willing to speak with them this way, there had to be room for negotiation.
Moreover, Han Dong's identity was exceedingly special.
When he had come into contact with the Scarlet Count, he had already planned to use the Count's established network to develop a network of his own beyond the city.
Toad Ancestor.
A special and mysterious "Middle-ranking Old King."
With such an opportunity to build connections with the Toad Ancestor laid before him, Han Dong naturally would not let it pass.
However, there was a small problem before them.
When Han Dong asked how they could help, the Toad Ancestor gave no response at all... Upon closer inspection, Lord Maritis, possessed by the Toad Ancestor, had actually fallen asleep while standing.
This was the first time Han Dong had encountered such a situation.
The other party was an Old King... Would waking it directly be impolite? But how long would they have to wait if they simply stood around like this?
"Demps, what do you think?"
"Since the Toad Ancestor did not fall asleep voluntarily, waking it should be fine... Rumor has it that when the Toad Ancestor sleeps, it sleeps for years at a time. We cannot wait that long."
"Fine, then."
Han Dong first tried