Jacob was confused about this ambiguous reply, "I don't understand what you're hinting at."
The Dark Beings could be said to be on the other side from where the Dark City was, and he knew about their successful conquest of the Freedom Plains. So, Hallberg bringing them up clearly didn't make sense in Jacob's mind.
Furthermore, Hallberg seemed to be appeared somewhat scared, which was quite strange since Dark City shouldn't be afraid of Dark Beings because they have a huge geographical advantage and they normally aren't afraid of anyone.
Hallberg then explained, "What I want to say is the Dark Being's King, the Lich King, has pointed his sword toward the Magic Beast Forest after his conquest of the Freedom Plains.
"Not only that, but he deliberately called out that he would eradicate all the living beings on the Rare Plains, including the ones hiding in the Dark City, which is not normal at all.
"The Lich King seemed to have gone mad after you claimed the win for the life faction from right under his nose. As for a reason for his losing it, according to the hierarchy of the dark begins, this kind of failure would normally result in the incompetent ruler's death.
"So, he could've already foreseen his impending doom when the reinforcement from both sides will come in over a year from now. He will be replaced by another dark being.
"However, he seemed to be not wanted to accept it, so he probably decided to try one last time to regain his position and his life." Hallberg's expression was grave as he revealed.
Jacob's eyes narrowed, "Don't tell me if he eradicates all the life and conquers the entire Rare Plains, he'll escape from his punishment and will keep his position? Is that what this is all about?"
Hallberg shook his head, "Normally, he should've able to preserve his life after he claimed the entire freedom plains for the Dark Faction, and it was also seemed to be the case until a few days ago when he suddenly decided to move his armies in this direction despite knowing this entire march would cost him too much yet he did it anyway which is akin to throwing away his life again which he fought so hard to earn back.
"So, you're suspecting that there's some other purpose in him doing all this? And his specifically calling for the Dark City is also not normal, right?" Jacob quickly grasped at the situation.
Hallberg nodded in affirmative, "Yes, which is why it made the mad Lich King even more terrifying. Many of the people in the Dark City have already started to leave the Dark City since they're thinking the target of the Lich King this time is specifically the Dark City because he called out for it."
Jacob frowned slightly, "Can Dark City not do anything about the Dark Beings? You guys are clearly an advantage here. Furthermore, won't you suffer in repercussions for abandoning the Dark City as its current ruler?"
Jacob quickly understood that Hallberg was clearly trying to desert the Rare Plains because of the Dark Beings, and he wasn't shocked by it or had any opinion since he would do the same if he encountered something he couldn't handle.
Nevertheless, he was curious about the Dark City's viewpoint on this. Hallberg's previous words also made it clear that they might've given up on the freedom plains to quench the Lich King's wrath.
This means they let that slaughter happen so that they could avoid confrontation with the dark beings. This also made Jacob remove the slight bit of remorse he had for those people. He has done nothing wrong by lifting the barrier over them. They can only blame the cruel world they were born in.
Hallberg suddenly smiled, which seemed somewhat cold, "Let me worry about the matters of Dark City. So, I'll ask you again, are you willing to escort me out the rare plains?"
Jacob looked at Hallberg's current expression. He could tell he was really someone who only cared about himself, so he didn't question the matter related to the dark city or how he was going to handle it since it really wasn't any of his concern.
Instead, now he has a choice of his own to make.
In truth, Jacob didn't care about the Dark Being since he knew they couldn't do anything to him as long as he wanted to run. Even in the direct confrontation, he was confident in killing the lich king.
But the thing was, the Dark Beings' real strength lies in their numbers and their undead bodies. He now had all the information on the Dark Beings which he bought from the champion shop.
They were too difficult to deal with as they seemed only to have one weakness while they had terrifying advantages. He was even spectacle about it and finally understood just why those guys seemed to be in a dominating position despite losing their advantage of number.
Because the Dark Being didn't seem to bother by the number at all; heck, they didn't even know the concept of low in number. Because dark beings can turn living in the dark begins like zombies.
While a Lich or Wight can straight up turn dead into their own undead puppets, that's why the Dark Beings were never afraid of warfare; they were simply born for it!
Jacob then finally speaks, "I can be your hired gun. But I can't leave the Rare Plains until I complete some of my own matters."
Hallberg's eyes glow in ecstasy as he says, "What matters? Just tell me, and I'll help you out. We still have two or three months before those guys will be upon us."
Jacob nodded as he wanted to hear exactly this thing, "Actually, my purpose of looking for you was also the same exact thing. I'm looking for some materials, and if you have them, then I don't mind leaving after one month from now."
Hallberg appeared even more excited as he agreed without hesitation, "Tell me, what do you need?"
Jacob also didn't shy away as he stated the three remaining materials he needed for the ritual.
Hallberg appeared surprised before he said, "Quite rare materials you're looking for, not to mention peculiar. If you want just White Assassin Parasite Bug's Blood, then you can take it as much as you want.
"I also have 1000-year-old Nightmare Lilly. However, I only have one nine-star Night Salve's Poison Magic Core and should have three eight-star magic cores. Night Salve's poison magic core is quite a good ingredient to make advanced type-1 antidote and detoxifying pills.
"So, it's instantly bought whenever it appears and even more quickly used in an alchemist's hand. But I can look for them. Give me a day, and I'll tell you about it." Hallberg truthfully replied.
Jacob's eyes shimmered in elation since almost all the materials were available right this instant which was more than what he was hoping for. So, he agreed without hesitation, "Alright, I'll wait for one day!"