Online Game: Crazy Skeleton-Chapter 2451 - 1873: Soul Seized (Double-Length)

"Hahaha, the one who laughs last should be me!"

The Ice Mage stared at Su Ran with a menacing expression, speaking coldly, "Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, I didn’t expect you to be so ruthless and not give me the last chance. Don’t blame me for not giving you face!"

"You’re not dead?"

Su Ran never expected this Ice Mage player could survive; it made him feel regret. If he’d known, he would have whipped the corpse a few more times!

"Sorry, I have one chance to resurrect. Fortunately, it let me see your true colors!"

The Ice Mage was quite upset with Su Ran for killing him and spoke sarcastically, "I admit I can’t beat you, but if you want this skeleton soul back, no way!"

"Name a price."

Su Ran knew there was no room for reconciliation with this person. The soul from Ben Valley was in his hands and wouldn’t be resolved easily; he knew it would cost him something.

"Name a price? Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, are you kidding me?"

The Ice Mage sneered, "You think I’d oblige you? Even if I die, I won’t hand over this broken thing to you!"

"You!"

Su Ran’s face darkened as he spoke sternly, "What do you want? State your terms, I’ll take them!"

Killing the Ice Mage was initially his fault. Even if the kid demanded a lot, he’d agree. As long as he could complete the task for Demon General Ben Valley, he’d pay any price.

"What do I want? Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, are you foolish? Can’t you see how obvious I’m being?"

The Ice Mage looked at Su Ran as if he was an idiot, "I just want you to regret. Not everyone can be offended!"

"..."

It was the first time Su Ran felt so aggrieved. It was truly unpleasant to be under someone’s control. After pondering for a moment, he continued, "I’ll give you one million gold coins to give me that quest item, how about it?"

"One million? Even if you gave me ten million, I wouldn’t oblige you!"

Seeing Su Ran’s helpless expression excited the Ice Mage. Being the only one to manage the top player to such an extent would be a prestigious matter if spread around!

"Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, if you kneel and apologize sincerely, I might still accept it."

The Ice Mage chuckled, waving the soul in his hand, "Don’t think I’m making things difficult on purpose. You killing me cannot be easily brushed aside!"

"Since you’ve said so, I won’t insist. This soul is yours."

Seeing it was futile to insist, Su Ran stopped trying and took out Demon General Ben Valley’s cadaver, throwing it towards the Ice Mage, "This quest is yours too, just a trivial quest, I don’t need it~!"

"Huh?"

The Ice Mage was overjoyed. A quest even Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained valued was definitely not ordinary. He didn’t expect him to be so generous, giving up such a rare quest — worthy of the top player!

"Well, then I accept your offer wholeheartedly!"

No way the Ice Mage was giving up on this rare quest. Without thinking twice, he grabbed Demon General Ben Valley’s cadaver and, ignoring whether a system prompt appeared, immediately stuffed the soul back into the body.

"Phew..."

Once the soul was in place, Demon General Ben Valley awoke, eyed the Ice Mage before him, and said calmly, "Human, let go of your hand."

"Huh? Oh, oh!"

The excited Ice Mage immediately released his grip, focusing intensely on Ben Valley. Since only high-level NPCs could speak, he was assured he would be handsomely rewarded for saving this NPC, possibly achieving a significant leap in his power!

Thinking this, the Ice Mage eagerly eyed Ben Valley, saying repeatedly, "My lord, it was I who awakened you. It has nothing to do with that person!"

"Oh?"

Demon General Ben Valley turned towards the sound and saw Su Ran’s cloaked figure, revealing a kind smile as he walked over to him.

"Hey, hey~!"

Seeing this NPC not following the usual pattern, the Ice Mage couldn’t stand it, hurriedly calling out, "My lord, I was the one who saved you. Why are you leaving?"

"Do you know who I am?"

Demon General Ben Valley looked at the Ice Mage with a faint smile and calm demeanor.

"You haven’t told me your name, how would I know?"

"Then there you go."

Ben Valley ignored the Ice Mage player, walked directly to Su Ran, smiling as he said, "Little Skel... Human warrior, long time no see. I knew you wouldn’t disappoint me."

"Senior, how did your soul end up in this Desert Maze? Did someone frame you?"

Seeing Ben Valley nearly exposed his true identity, Su Ran broke out in a cold sweat, thankful for his quick reflexes to cover it up, quickly shifting the topic to avoid any more mishaps.

"Dammit, Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, you tricked me!!!"

Even a fool of an Ice Mage could see what happened. It was a trap set by Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained. The whole quest was fake!

The Ice Mage was nearly furious enough to burst a blood vessel. The favorable situation was ruined by him, utterly frustrating! Had he known it would end like this, he wouldn’t have touched the NPC’s cadaver in a million years. Now it’s too late; he returned the soul and gained nothing. Who’s there to complain to?

"Buddy, it’s you who couldn’t control your greed and blame me for it?"

Fortunes had turned. Now it was Su Ran’s turn, grinning as he spoke in an amused tone, "I didn’t force you. It was your choice. How is it my fault?"

"You..."

The Ice Mage was so furious his breathing quickened, realizing it was already too late no matter what he said. Clinging to desperate hope, he asked Su Ran, "Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, does your promise still stand?"

"What promise?"

"You said you would give me one million gold coins. Now that you have the soul, you should fulfill your promise."

The Ice Mage said, unwilling to give up, "You’re a celebrity. If you dare not keep your promise, I’ll post about you on the forum, letting everyone know your true nature!"

"Wow, there actually exists such shameless people in the world!"

Su Ran instinctively widened his eyes, incredulously staring at the Ice Mage player, "Didn’t you say even if I gave you ten million gold coins, you wouldn’t oblige me? Now you’re changing your tune? Don’t you have any shame?"

"I, I was just speaking in anger, why did you take it seriously? Will you give the money or not? If not, don’t blame me for being impolite!"

The Ice Mage knew he was in the wrong, but he wasn’t willing to give up the chance to earn money. He bitterly regretted it. If he had taken the opportunity to compromise and collected the million gold coins, it would have been great. But no, he stubbornly made the relationship strained. What was he thinking?

"Buddy, you actually have the nerve to say that. You refused the deal, demanded I kneel, and think I can’t do anything to you?"

Su Ran was nearly amused by this guy’s nerve. There are all kinds of people in the world, but meeting such shameless ones was truly eye-opening. He couldn’t care less about the Ice Mage’s threats and casually replied, "The forum has plenty of people badmouthing me already. One more makes no difference, post whatever you want!"

On the side, Demon General Ben Valley, not knowing what was happening, wisely stayed quiet but still sided with Su Ran, having no fondness for the Ice Mage.

"Spilt Water Can’t Be Regained, you’re asking for this. Hope you don’t regret it!"

The Ice Mage, leaving with harsh words, dejectedly crushed the Town Recall Scroll and returned to the Human Race’s Imperial City.

He had no choice. Staying there would mean certain death, so it was better to leave voluntary to at least preserve his life.

Su Ran couldn’t be bothered with this player. Now with only him and Demon General Ben Valley left, he could speak freely.

"Senior, forgive the spectacle. Your soul was taken by the Sand Commander. I barely managed to kill him, but this kid snatched the soul. Luckily, I kept your body, avoiding a disaster."