Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 478

The moment he heard the order from the young master, a sense of doubt grew inside Darren. He was curious as to what might be the reason why Carey did not take the key by himself in the first place? Instead, he asked Darren to steal it for him—something was murky.

"With all due respect, young master, you can just go and ask those three grand-elders for the key. Why do I have to go and steal it on your behalf?" as he was puzzled at the moment, Darren asked the young master. A scarcely credible expression was drawn on his face.

"You might have no idea that my father had imposed on those three old madmen an ironclad duty. That would mean that, without my father's words, I cannot get the key from their hands. Besides, those three old lunatics are very astute and prudent, if I went and asked them for the key, I'm sure that they would consult my father for an answer, and then they would know my father's death. My whole plan will be exposed. That would be awful, and I will not allow such things to happen," explained the young master.

"You and I could tell the elders' true colors from the incident that happened during my cultivation last time. There are so many unfaithful people in Red Inferno Sect not worthy of my trust. Those three old madmen are no exception, and they are not honest and loyal to me and my rule. You are the only one whom I put my trust in, and I can only ask no other disciples except for you. So, help me in taking the key. I can't do it myself, for I would be punished severely and be doomed if I went to steal the key. For sure, I would be beaten to death and put on to the pedestal of shame if I get caught by them. Please help me, my dear brother."

With a voice as mellow as a kitten, Carey hopefully explained with patience and pleaded Darren for help.

On the other hand, when he heard all of the reasons that Carey just had explained, Darren's doubt cleared off as he had a precise understanding as to why Carey asked him for help in stealing the key. As a consequence of the circumstances during his cultivation, Carey, the skeptical young master, had lost his trust to everyone, just like a poor frightened bird—desolate and always hesitant.

"So, Kaleb, my dear brother, if they discovered and caught you stealing the key, please don't tell them the truth. I'll promise you, in case you get caught, I will get you out after I find a way to become the new master of the Red Inferno Sect." The young master was on the verge of desperation by this time. He was determined to convince Darren to steal the key for him.

Yet, on the onset, Darren sneered in his heart after he heard Carey's words. All this time, being with the young master, Darren knew that Carey was always friendly and amiable only when he was in trouble, or he had to ask favors. For Darren, however, if he would be caught, unfortunately, he knew he would be ill-omened unless he told the truth. Darren did not even heed Carey's words when he said that he would help him out. Darren knew that would be a long shot—almost impossible even.

"Young master, please set your mind at rest. I will try my best to secure the key for you. If worse-luck comes to me and I get caught, I will apologize for my dereliction of duty and take my own life. I swear I will never get you into trouble." As he was uttering those words to assure the young master, Darren's words sounded so allegiant. Albeit, they were not sincere words. His real thoughts were the exact irony of those that proceeded out of his mouth—he had a secret plan. The truth of the matter was, he wanted to steal not only the key from the three grand-elders, but also steal the other two keys from Carey. Unknown to the young master, this was his real secret plan.