Chapter 1040 Break Down In Negotiations.


    The demon god knew that Marlinto was probably going to die when Ragnarok showed up in his territory. But it didn''t warn the Primogenitor or tell him to escape. It is all to acquire more information about Ragnarok.


    It is not angry about Ragnarok''s rejection even though it risked Marlinto''s life for information because it is confident of victory. It is a confidence brought about by grasping the whole situation in its hands. After all, it literally has the whole ne in its grasp.


    Ragnarok continued, "I have no intention of enlightening you. This meeting is not for that. You know what I want."


    "Yes. I know that. You want to leave this dying ne. You also want me to swear that I won''te after you. I thought Marlinto gave you my answer to that question."


    "That was before. Now I am about to kill one of your Primogenitors and can kill more if you refuse me. What is your answer now?" Ragnarok asked.


    It was the turn of the demon god to change the subject. It did so with a question. "Do you know why I haven''t descended into the ne yet?"


    Ragnarok decided to entertain the demon god. He shrugged and said, "The divine ne?"


    "You are correct as usual. It brings back the good times we have spent together. How we quibbled and argued. I think back fondly on those memories. Have I mentioned that you are very intelligent?"


    Ragnarok rolled his eyes. "I am intelligent but your question was easy. You are obviously out there in the void. The only thing stopping you from entering is the divine ne. It is not about intelligence but information."


    It said with a chuckle. "You must forgive my surprise then. It is after all impressive that a Warrog from a backward tribe, that is less than a thousand years old and has never left the ne is aware of the nature of gods, their divine ne, and its function in protecting the ne."


    The demon god is insinuating that he is more than he seems. Ragnarok didn''t deny or admit anything. He stared down the red skull with silence.


    The demon god continued. "Now for the difficult question. Do you know why the Vampires have not been able to take the divine ne? Do you know why they are wasting their time fighting in the mortal ne instead of ushering their supreme into the ne?"


    "I heard it has something to do with a god of light in the divine ne," Ragnarok replied.


    "Correct again. I told you that if I remember that correctly. There is a Celestial of light in the divine ne. It has been weakened terribly because the absence of light has strangled its faith. But as long as it is still there, the divine ne will remain a restricted zone for vampires. So we are stuck trying to expand my will throughout the ne instead. I will gain ess to the ne once I usurp the will of the ne. That was my only choice."


    "The will of the ne decided to foil even that opportunity for me by creating a champion that can wield the power of light in the ne. Things were at a dead end for me until I could break through the divine ne. But then you disyed enough power to fight a Primogenitor and showed yourself immune to the effects of the sun. I can only imagine how powerful you would be if you had the assistance of infinite blood power."


    It paused before it asked. "What do you think my answer to your deal is now that you have this information?"


    Ragnarok didn''t have to think too much about the answer to that question. He knows that those on the path of perfection will get suppressed in the divine ne but not Vampires. They are like demons and dragons in that their source of power is not based on the universe itself. The suppression of thew matrix and the authority thates with it doesn''t affect them. So Vampires ought to be able to kill gods in the divine ne.


    They are a little weak to divine energy more than those on the path of perfection but that''s only if they get injured. It bes another story if there is a Celestial of Light in the divine ne. Vampires will get injured as soon as they enter the divine ne. They are weak to light and divine energy. Thebination of the two is fatal. Only someone without those weaknesses and who possesses immense strength will be able to threaten the divine ne so that the demon god can descend easily. There has been none until now.


    Ragnarok replied, "I''m guessing your answer to my demand is no."


    "Correct again. I wasn''t going to let you go before. You broke my hold on you. As if that isn''t enough, you even stole from me. How do you expect me to let go of you with those grievances? But I am a kind and merciful god. I am sure we can work something out. You have proven yourself quite resourceful after all. I will let you go after you help me gain entry into the ne."


    "Are you sure about your decision?" Ragnarok asked calmly. "I will not ask again. I will try my best to make you regret it if you don''t let me go."


    "Imagine that. You think you can threaten me now that you have little power. Howughable." The demon god didugh.


    It roared inughter. "How old are you again? Your entire lifespan is but an insignificant moment in my lifespan. I control powers far beyond yourprehension. Do you think you are capable of resisting me because you managed to escape from me?"


    I don''t think so. If you were so strong, you wouldn''t need my permission to leave the ne or the guarantee that I would note after you. Feel free to gallivant about like you own the ce. You only have until I gain ess to the ne so you should cherish your freedom now."