A figure clad in a dark gold cloak suddenly appeared behind Dark. He nodded to Orf, then found a seat for himself.
"Lincoln!" Dark stared at the man before him, his eyes bloodshot with anger and fear. He quickly suppressed his emotions and ground out, "How dare you interfere with Lord Orf's deal!"
Lincoln smiled faintly and said scornfully, "Why would I interfere with Lord Orf's deal? I'm stopping you from using something that doesn't belong to you to make a deal with Lord Orf and deceive him."
Dark froze, then screamed hysterically, "What nonsense are you talking about? Since time immemorial, the Twelve-Winged Fallen Angels have belonged to me—and me alone!"
"Lord Orf," Lincoln said, ignoring Dark and turning to Orf with a smile, "I've just wrapped things up in the Fire Divine Plane, so I came especially to pay you a visit."
Orf stroked his beard and laughed heartily. "It's good that you came, very good. My many invitations to you haven't been in vain."
Lincoln raised his eyes to meet Orf's and smiled as he praised him. "The last time I visited, I was in such a hurry that I didn't get to look around properly. I've often heard that your August Garden is a wonder of the Heavenly Realm. Seeing it today, I can confirm the rumors were true."
Lincoln was genuinely praising it. What treasure could compare with a Material Defense Supreme Artifact?
Orf looked rather pleased by the compliment. He had completed an Overgod Mission without anyone knowing, and had kept the achievement to himself. Still, he repeatedly waved it off as "nothing worth mentioning."
"Honestly, Lincoln, I never expected you to come today. How many times have I invited you? Tell me!" Orf said with a laugh.
Lincoln looked a little embarrassed, then