Chapter 186: I will hold you accountable in the future

“Our first transaction… I will offer you help with this dungeon’s monsters. I will, of course, take away the valuable and the strongest pieces for myself… But I will stay behind and lend a hand if need be,” Eva said while writing a contract in the system.

She was like her father, believing that people above them were absolute.

Eva continued, “And you will progress The Undead Quest with me.”

“The Undead Quest…” Alex whispered, not precisely knowing her goal. But as the system flashed with the contract information, Alex started to see through Eva’s heart.

It was not too hard.

Her father had created the masterpiece Undead. However, he was well aware of more possibilities in the world and beyond… There was so much more to spirit, souls, flesh, and bones that the soul grave-keeper wanted to continue his research.

Alex inferred that she wanted to create her own masterpiece, a cute undead that would open her father’s eyes.

Alex wasn’t so far away from the truth. In reality, Eva wanted to become her father’s masterpiece. She wanted to use his knowledge about the undead techniques, blend it with her experiences, and become the type that would satisfy all her father’s curiosity.

“That’s not a fair business, Eva,” Alex whispered, then looked into her eyes, “You will help me here… And it’s not even confirmed whether you will have to make a move. But I have to share your father’s quest with you? I don’t think that’s a fair trade.”

Eva nodded, “You don’t start negotiation with what you want, Alexander.”

A new system message appeared.

[Contract with Eva – You will share your progress with the Undead Quest(Legendary) with her. She will be able to see the quest’s progress by meeting with you. After significant improvement, Eva will offer her knowledge and strength to you.]

Alex thought that it was a pretty fair trade.

He accepted it, becoming closer to Mora Household, which had only two members so far.

Afterward, Eva decided to form a genuine friendship with Alex. Even as a low-level existence, he had influenced her father.

He was also one of the keys to her dream, so she had a pure interest in him. On the other hand, Alex also had reasons to look into her.

“We aren’t your enemies, but I suppose we will clash from time to time. Don’t think too much of me when you meet undead armies worldwide, Alexander,” Eva chuckled, recalling one kingdom on a different continent.

Alex’s curiosity grew, “I guess you have many businesses worldwide. Will you really not get sulky if we happen to destroy it?”

“If it contributes to your growth, I will eat my pride and look forward to your progress… My father’s goal is simple, and so is mine… A cute and beautiful undead is one of many steps to that goal,” Eva said, raising her hand.

From her soul, a ghost came out. However, that ghost was after the butterfly. It was a blue and transparent creature, at least half Eva’s size. It was big, barely holding onto her hand…

It also covered her, not letting Alex look at Eva’s face.

After letting it out, Eva turned her eyes to Alex, “Your Battle Spirit. It’s an enigmatic skill… Do not ever give up on it, or you will make this sad. It doesn’t also seem fair that I know much about you, yet you don’t know anything about me.

Feel free to ask some questions,” Eva chuckled, awaiting Alex’s words.

While the butterfly circled around them, leaving cold and dazzling trails, Alex formed the crucial questions in his mind.

He then parted his lips, “Have you reset your level?”

“Yes,” Eva nodded.

That immediate reply made Alex shiver. Even Nektor and Princess Natalia from the Dullahan Kingdom were slightly ahead of him… Their leveling up was slow, just like other residents.

Yet, Eva was already past level hundred. She was… too good.

Alex asked another question, “You are half-undead, so what’s your other race? Your father didn’t create you, so…”

“My mother is a human from a rural village… Well, by now, she is already dead for more than a thousand years,” Eva said, “It’s nothing hard to find a partner, Alexander. You just need to know what others want, give it to them, and you will snatch their hearts.

My father wasn’t interested in love, though. He just offered wealth and an undead bodyguard to a weak human girl. She accepted the deal. After one night with pops, she became pregnant.

After nine months, pops took me away from her. And that’s basically the end of my origins,” Eva shrugged, not ashamed of her human self.

Alex nodded, “I hope your mother found love and happiness.”

“With her wealth and power, she might’ve become the queen,” Eva laughed out loud.

Alex might think mostly about himself, be he wished well to everyone. Of course, he knew that everyone should work for their own happiness. After thinking like that, he was suddenly feeling much better.

However, his next question took some time, “Do you know… whereabouts of Elias Deathwill’s wives?”

Eva didn’t reply immediately. She closed her eyes, thinking seriously about Alex’s question… She was able to use Earth Soul Land’s power to go between continents and realms, so her reach extended to many places.

But Eva wasn’t interested in those girls… In fact, she couldn’t care less as even their kingdoms couldn’t find them.

Still, Eva felt like she heard some clues about at least one…

“Alexander… That information will require a pay…” Eva opened her eyes, looking at Alex seriously.

Alex nodded, “I have a new finding about bones. I will share it with you.”

“My boy! You didn’t share that information until the end with me, huh! You are a fast learner!” Eva clapped her hands, “So, as you know, winged people live in the clouds. To get to their lands, you have to pass mountains.

There’s a similar concept in the Devim Continent. There’s a mountain with thousand tornadoes, sharp winds, and air rains. No one has ever taken the peak for oneself, yet there have been rumors about silver-haired goddess living here. I think her looks are similar to your winged girl’s mother.”

Alex nodded, “I will remember that, thanks.”

He then shared the new progress with Eva. She sat down straight, looking into her system with twinkling eyes.

[You have shared your quest, The Undead(Legendary) Progress.]

[Nobum Skeleton’s soul has been perfectly cut from the dungeon’s system. His soul blended with high-quality bones from Bone Seal, allowing you to absorb one of his lineage’s techniques.]

[Your Bloodrune Craft has been updated, and your proficiency has been increased.]

“I didn’t even try it yet, and my proficiency is already good,” Alex chuckled.

Eva threw him a suspicious look, “How did you manage to get those bones? I recall some of the bones disappeared from our bone bank… And Bone Seal sounds oddly similar to Bone Key…”

“Haha! Maybe those bones come from you! How could I tell? I’m not versed in the undead techniques.” Alex scratched his hair, laughing like a moron.

Eva elbowed his side, “Cheeky boy. I will hold you accountable for those bones in the future.”

“So you are fine with it?” Alex whispered.

“I also used to steal from pops,” Eva let out her tongue, grinning. She then turned to more serious matters, “Your progress is impressive. And as you said, you don’t even practice undead techniques.

You really look promising, so I look forward to your future,” Eva smiled.

“With such a daughter, the soul grave-keeper should also look forward to his future,” Alex threw his signature smile, then stood up, “I have had a good time here… That’s what I needed as Dollar angered me too much.

Next time, I will hold a meeting for us. Do you like tea or coffee?” Alex asked before leaving.

“Coffee,” Eva replied with a smile.

After Alex bid farewell, she dropped her head where he sat. She inhaled his smell, raising her ample chest up. She kept sucking in as if Alex’s fragrance was too peculiar.

She whispered, “He smells otherwordly… Not like players I’ve met at all… What’s the reason? I’ve met legendary class players, and they all smell like humans from another world…

So what’s up with him?” Eva thought to herself, smiling, “I can’t be drawn to him just because of smell, can I?”