Chapter 188: No More Pretense

The astrologer was furious. He had signaled for Watson to utilize the armor and weaponry he had taken with him, and Watson agreed with a nod—he had agreed.

"Master, don't be angry. Even though that equipment is not valuable, it's a pity to waste it. You are different, Master. Didn't you drink from the Spring of Life in the Forest of Eternity, which meant that you'd never die? Your lifespan is meaningless to you."

Watson looked apologetic as he consoled the enraged astrologer. Suddenly, the ring's notification echoed in his ear.

[The host's wish cannot be fulfilled because it does not match the price paid. To fulfill the wish, you will need to spend at least another 100 years of your lifespan.]

"The ten-year lifespan of a platinum-tier elite cannot be exchanged for the safety of tens of thousands of ordinary people. To think that I only need to pay half the price because I fused the Wish for the World Ring."