Ash pondered for a moment and raised his right hand, "So, I'm only one tribulation away from reaching the Second Cycle of Hell?"
Death Mad leaned against the door frame, her blood-red long hair fluttering in the wind, "That's right."
"Then, how do you plan to take back the Aurora's Mage Manual?"
Ash looked at Death Mad, "If abandoning the Mage's Handbook can block your threat, I'm very willing to... provided you can convince me of your sincerity."
After expressing her desire to take back Aurora's Mage Manual, Death Mad continued to lead Ash in ransacking a hell base.
She didn't continue the conversation, leaving Ash some time to think about his choices.
Honestly, he harbors no desire for the Mage's Handbook. Or rather, he's already obtained what he wants; even if the Mage's Handbook contains the legacy of several civilizations, and possibly items on the level of a refining bottle, Ash feels no attachment.
