But just as he was about to use the magic lamp as leverage in exchange for Dark's help, he saw Dark turn away.
Another woman stepped out of the black carriage and quickly came to Dark's side.
Without waiting for Dark to ask, "Magic Beast: Goddess of the Mind's Eye" spoke. "What he said is true. This oil lamp seems to have belonged to the Golden Township Bandits since long ago. But it was always used as an ordinary lamp until Ali Baba discovered it."
Dark frowned slightly and asked, "Because it has a genie?"
"Magic Beast: Goddess of the Mind's Eye" shook her head. "This oil lamp can summon fairy projections, but it possesses no intelligence of its own, nor does it contain anything like a genie."
"So it's still somewhat different from what I imagined." Dark could not help but feel disappointed.
[Magic Beast: Goddess of the Mind's Eye] said, "That's the situation. Ali Baba himself does not know much about this oil lamp. Many of its current uses were discovered through trial and error. But without a doubt, it is a treasure."
Dark understood, then turned to look at Ali Baba. By now, the latter was filled with shock, and his fear was steadily growing. He felt as if he had been completely seen through.
Yet Dark spoke gently. "Mr. Ali Baba, how about we make a deal?"
Ali Baba swallowed unconsciously and asked, "What kind of deal?" Dark said, "It's like this: I've taken a liking to your oil lamp. It has considerable value. In exchange, I can try to save you. What do you think?"
Ali Baba froze for a moment, but immediately suppressed the wild joy in his heart and asked cautiously, "What do you mean by 'try'?"
Dark smiled. "It means I don't