He was not used to repeatedly begging others for help like this, but there was no other way.
He could not just stand by and watch the world be destroyed.
Though he knew perfectly well that passing such an important responsibility onto someone else and making them bear it was an utterly shameless thing to do.
But what else could he do?
"To be honest, we're facing a life-or-death crisis outside. I came here specifically to find you in a dream.
Coming here to find you was already our last desperate gamble.
If you refuse to help us, I won't blame you. But if that happens, we'll probably all really die. Not to mention Demon Eligos—that thing will likely break free and kill us too."
"This actually has little to do with you. If you want to refuse, then refuse, Gerard."
"Mm." Wu Heng nodded.
Seeing this, Ash's eyes immediately filled with disappointment, but he did not say anything else.
Then Wu Heng continued:
"Everything you said, I already know. And I truly do not care about this world's affairs."
"But since you found your way here."
"I can give you another chance. As it happens, I developed something new during this time. It may prove very useful."
"Do you remember that farm? You can come find me there."
"Alright, I understand!" Ash immediately said excitedly.
Wu Heng's strength had always been a mystery to him, but he knew that since this guy had said it, he definitely had a solution. Wu Heng never made empty boasts.
Wu Heng glanced at Ash, took a bite of meat, and said softly, "Still, having only a head left is indeed a little troublesome."
"Since this thing has already betrayed you, and you're familiar with its power now."
"Then let's make one final