The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Chapter 300 The Mysterious Presence in the Shadows

Upon hearing the ethereal voice's words, a faint smile finally appeared on Irving's face. The entity had not outright rejected his proposal; it merely underestimated his ability to weaken the power of the blood moon.

Irving quickly replied, "You're underestimating me. I've been here twice already; do you really think I could make it here without significant power? Do you think I would have had the opportunity to enter this area if I hadn't gained the Angel Guild's recognition of my strength?

While I understand that the power of the blood moon cannot be completely eradicated, I believe we can temporarily seal it using a reasonable method."

Irving spoke with genuine sincerity, hoping to persuade the entity to cooperate with him.

The ethereal voice responded again, "Tell me your specific plan. If it's reasonable, I am willing to offer you assistance."

Hearing this made Irving even more pleased, as it indicated that his efforts were on the verge of success.

"My plan is actually quite simple. The current power of the blood moon is controlled by the Werewolf God, so I must first eliminate the Werewolf God. Once I obtain the blood moon's power from him, I will place it deep within the Abyss of Death. As far as I know, the Abyss of Death contains extraordinarily strong dark powers. Such powerful dark energy should be capable of sealing the blood moon!

Additionally, there are creatures within the Abyss of Death that feed on various types of energy. Their presence will surely continue to weaken the power of the blood moon."

Irving's plan had the potential for success. The ethereal voice appeared again after he finished outlining his strategy.

"Your plan is indeed feasible. However, I must inform you that the power of the blood moon is no longer under the control of the Werewolf God. It has been seized by an elder of the Night Blades."

Upon hearing this, Irving immediately realized that Elder Lawrence's plan had succeeded. Seizing this opportunity, he quickly said, "Then it's even more crucial for us to cooperate. We need to work together to confront Elder Lawrence, as the power he now wields is incredibly strange."

After making this statement, Irving waited for the entity's response.

However, after waiting for a while, Irving received no further response from the entity. This situation left him feeling somewhat discouraged, as it likely meant that the entity was no longer interested in discussing matters with him. His plan was now in jeopardy of failing.

Just as Irving was beginning to feel disheartened, a vague and mysterious figure gradually emerged from the shadows. The moment this mysterious figure appeared, Irving sensed a drop in the temperature of the surrounding area by several degrees.

"I know that confronting Elder Lawrence is no easy task, so I will offer you some assistance. However, to receive my help, you must pay a certain price," the shadowy figure stated.

Without hesitation, Irving nodded in agreement. "I am willing to cooperate with you, and I am prepared to pay the necessary price. Defeating Elder Lawrence is of utmost importance to me. I must rescue my ally from his hands."

"This matter is of no concern to me. Whether you wish to rescue your ally is your business; I only wish to confirm whether you are willing to pay a sufficient price," the mysterious figure replied, not contradicting Irving.

Irving, feeling more direct now, asked, "What price do you require from me? If it's manageable, I can agree to it right now."

"The price I require is significant. I need a portion of your soul. You will use part of your soul to sign a contract with me. Once the contract is in effect, if you fail to complete the task I assign you, that portion of your soul will become mine, and I will gradually turn you into my puppet."

The mysterious figure did not hide its true intentions, laying everything bare. Upon hearing this, Irving's expression shifted to one of hesitation. Using a part of his soul as collateral for a contract was an extremely dangerous proposition. He had never encountered a situation like this before.

Moreover, those who dare to sign such contracts typically face the most tragic outcomes. As Irving hesitated, the shadowy figure did not rush him. After a few minutes, Irving finally spoke up, "Could you first tell me the specific details of the contract we are about to sign? It's difficult for me to make a decision without knowing the exact terms of the contract."

Irving's request was entirely reasonable. Thus, the mysterious figure did not continue to conceal the conditions it sought.

"The terms of the contract are quite simple. I will grant you powerful dark energy, and in return, you must defeat Elder Lawrence within three days and seal the power of the blood moon deep within the Abyss of Death. If you succeed in these tasks, I will grant you the ability to wield dark power.

If you fail, your soul will ultimately be transformed into my puppet," the shadowy figure explained, finishing its terms and falling silent, awaiting Irving's response.

Irving contemplated whether he could accomplish such a complex task within three days. After a considerable amount of thought, he finally said solemnly, "I am willing to sign the contract, but under the condition that you provide me with sufficiently powerful dark energy. Without that, I wouldn't even be able to enter the Abyss of Death."

Irving added his condition at the end. The mysterious figure showed no hesitation and directly agreed, "You're right! I will provide you with enough dark energy to support your entry into the Abyss of Death! However, you must remember that this dark energy will only allow you to remain there for one hour. If you stay too long, you will become trapped in the Abyss of Death forever."

Once both parties reached an agreement, the shadowy figure used dark energy to sketch a pitch-black contract. The dark contract floated before Irving, and without hesitation, he pressed his finger against it. At the moment his finger made contact with the contract, a surge of dark energy flooded into his body.

Irving suddenly realized that with this dark power, he could see everything in the room clearly, including the true appearance of the mysterious figure before him. The figure was entirely composed of dark energy and was made up of various human faces stitched together. Upon seeing its true visage, Irving was startled.

"It seems you have finally adapted to the dark power. I believe you can now use that power to fulfill the contract we established," the mysterious figure said before quickly dissipating. The pitch-black contract in front of Irving then flew into his body.

"So this is the effect of mastering dark power. I couldn't see the situation clearly before because my vision was obstructed by the dark energy," Irving thought, finally understanding why he had encountered a series of troubles. However, he also realized that he could not afford to waste any more time.

Irving quickly returned to the headquarters of Ocean Group. By this time, Vicky, Benjamin, and Nick had already gathered there. Irving recounted the circumstances he had faced to the three of them. Upon hearing this information, they were all taken aback.

Vicky, incredulous, asked Irving, "Have you completely lost your mind? Why would you make a contract with dark forces? Even if you succeed in the end, your soul will be tainted by that darkness. We absolutely cannot accept that."

Although Vicky did not possess great power, she was very familiar with dark forces. She believed that if Irving utilized them, it could lead to the corruption of his soul. Benjamin and Nick remained silent, but it was clear they shared Vicky's concerns.

Irving couldn't help but smile bitterly. "I understand that the risks are significant, but I have no other options. In the current situation, I can only rely on the help of dark power. Besides, once the contract is established, as long as I complete the tasks outlined, the dark power will not corrupt my soul. This is also my opportunity to seal the power of the blood moon.

I hope you can trust my judgment. Of course, if you truly cannot accept it, I will take action on my own. I believe I will succeed regardless."

Having said that, Nick stepped forward without hesitation. "No matter what, I will stand by you! I believe your plan will succeed! This time, we will not only defeat Elder Lawrence but also seal the power of the blood moon!"

With Nick expressing his support, both Benjamin and Vicky found themselves with no other option. Ultimately, Irving managed to gain approval for his plan from everyone.

However, before the plan officially commenced, Irving still needed to make final preparations. Since he would have to remain in the shelter game for the next three days, it meant he needed to ensure Wendy could protect herself alone. Therefore, Irving decided to return home first. He needed to ensure Wendy's safety, and only after that would he execute this unusually dangerous plan.

At the same time, Elder Lawrence finally made significant progress. He had completely gained control over the power of the blood moon and had successfully taken the power from the Werewolf God!