116: Chapter 116 Confidence Shines Brightly

Upon hearing the God of War's words, Byron did not directly refuse, but instead began to ask about the compensation.

"If you want me to join, then what will I get? Don't tell me I get nothing, because then why would I join?"

As soon as Byron said this, the others glared at him, as if his words had insulted their deity.

However, the God of War merely smiled.

After all, as long as he was willing to talk, it meant there was a chance to win him over; the most troublesome kind were those who refused to even speak.

While the current situation was a bit troublesome, for the God of War, it was a good start.

Thus, the God of War looked at Byron with a gentle expression, his face full of sincerity.

"Of course that won't happen. I am not that kind of stingy deity. I am the God of War, and I believe in clearly rewarding merit and punishing faults!"

"As long as you join us, you will be a general under my command. You will directly lead them, and you will be second only to me, obeying only my orders!"

"Furthermore, I will not force you to believe in me. After all, faith must be sincere; forced faith is full of impurities."

"However, even if you do not believe in me, I will still bestow Divine Power to help you improve your strength."

"How are these conditions I've offered? I believe I am full of sincerity, but if you are dissatisfied with anything, we can still discuss it."

After finishing, the God of War stared intently at Byron, waiting for his choice.

As for the others, upon hearing these words from the God of War, their eyes were filled with confusion, and they looked at Byron with pure jealousy.

Especially Lola, who considered himself incredibly devout to the God of War and had done his utmost in every task, yet had never received such treatment or trust.

This made him feel unbalanced inside; he clenched his hands tightly, his veins bulging.

But no matter how resentful he felt inside, because of his devout faith, he dared not say anything and could only silently seethe with anger, daring to be angry but not daring to speak.

As for why the God of War was so tolerant of Byron, even offering such good conditions despite Byron's strength not being very high, there was a reason for it.

It was entirely because Byron's nature was completely different from those to whom he bestowed Divine Power.

The strength Byron possessed was Cultivated by himself, not bestowed by him.

This meant that once Byron began to believe in the God of War, the faith he could provide to the God of War would be incomparable to that of Lola and the others.

Furthermore, since Byron could Cultivate, he must possess a Cultivation Technique.

This was also something the God of War coveted.

As long as he got his hands on that Cultivation Technique, he could use it to constantly train wizards just like Byron.

In that way, it would be an irreplaceable help to the recovery and growth of his own strength, as well as the growth of his forces.

Besides these two main reasons, there were some other minor factors.

For example, being able to learn information about this world through Byron, or using Byron's own network to continue recruiting other wizards like him, and so on...

As for whether Byron would willingly contribute his faith and hand over his Cultivation Technique, the God of War had absolutely no worries.

As the God of War, how could he possibly make a losing deal?

As long as Byron agreed to join his ranks, he had ten thousand, a whole ten thousand ways to make him believe in him!

However, after this matter was over, he would need to comfort the others; although he didn't worry about their betrayal, if people's hearts were scattered, the team would be hard to lead.

As the God of War, he paid quite a bit of attention to this aspect.

At this moment, the God of War already viewed Byron as his own possession and began to think about the aftermath once the matter was concluded.

Fortunately, Byron didn't know; if Byron knew what the God of War was thinking, he would surely advise him not to think so much, because he was already out of time...

Just a moment ago, right after the God of War finished speaking, Byron officially connected with Mentor Isolde in his Mental Sea.

This meant that this performance had reached its final act and was about to enter the settlement stage.

Byron looked at the God of War with a smile: "God of War, the conditions you mentioned are indeed full of sincerity, and could even be called unique."

"I have to say, I am actually a bit tempted, but..."

Upon hearing Byron's words, the God of War was not surprised at all; he had long anticipated such a response.

After all, regarding the conditions he offered, anyone with a normal brain could not refuse, especially given his current situation, so there was even less reason to refuse.

Unless he didn't want to live and was seeking death.

But when he heard Byron's "but", the God of War frowned slightly.

Although he didn't know what kind of tricks Byron was planning, everything was currently under his control, and no matter what antics he pulled, he was confident he could handle it.

"However, I have a mentor, and I have already joined an academy. If you want me to join you, why don't you talk to my mentor first?"

"If she agrees, I have no objections and will join your ranks immediately. You can tell me to do anything after that."

After speaking, Byron looked at the God of War with a smile that was not quite a smile, waiting for his reply.

After hearing Byron's words, although the God of War didn't know what he was planning, he was full of confidence and didn't take anyone seriously.

So he naturally didn't take Byron's words to heart, and was even a little happy.

He had a mentor, he had an academy—wouldn't that mean there were ready-made fruits to pick without having to Cultivate them himself? How wonderful.

As for the strength of the mentor and academy Byron mentioned, the God of War didn't care.

In his view, to be able to teach a student like Byron and just let him out to wander and gain experience like this, his mentor and academy were just so-so and not worth mentioning.

The God of War suppressed the joy in his heart and waved his hand with feigned magnanimity.

"I can understand your concerns, and I appreciate you even more for it."

"Since you have chosen to join us, I must help you resolve those worries; this is also a display of my sincerity."

"Tell me, where is your mentor now? Bring her here, and I will be responsible for discussing it with her. Perhaps, under my persuasion, your mentor will also join us, and then you can be together again."

Upon hearing these words from the God of War, the smile on Byron's face gradually became strange.

He really didn't know whether to call this God of War brainless or truly heartless to be able to laugh in such a situation.

However, for Byron, such a situation was beneficial and harmless to him.

And as for the God of War's request, Byron really couldn't bear to refuse.

He said with a smile: "Mentor, did you hear that? This deity wants to see you."