In the end, she nodded, "Indeed, I want that position as well. But it's not so easy to become an administrator since you need achievements and merit worthy of this position. The higher the plain, the more difficult it is. Just the requirement of Dark Duke rank can put people in despair.
"Furthermore, in the Unique Dark City, there are three Dark Duke Clans, and despite our clan being in the leading position, the other two clans won't remain still as anyone can fight for the city administrator position as long as they meet the requirements.
"Just my own clan has eight possible successors, not to mention the other two clans. The competition in Dark City is very fierce, and my chance of succession is very low. But after meeting you, if you are willing to lend me a hand, I think I might be able to pull it off!" She revealed as she looked at impassive Jacob.
Jacob lightly nodded as he got to the crux of the matter, "I never thought there was an internal struggle in the Dark Cities on this level. But you guys never let it show, huh? I'm impressed. Tell me your plan; where do I fit in this?"
Zoe had just told him about the internal structure of the Unique Dark City and where she stands. But the main point was what she wanted from Jacob. Although her clan was powerful, she wasn't the only successor, and from her tone, it was also clear that the Dark City was unbiased towards them.
As long as someone meets the requirements, anyone can fight for a high position, but people in power won't allow that easily. Jacob could understand this better than anyone.
The taste of power was simply too addictive, and it was the hardest addition to get rid of.
Zoe candidly replied, "Mr. Ancient is really straightforward. Until a few minutes ago, I didn't even think about it, but after meeting you, I decided to take my chance. Before, I was told to take the medallion, and then I was cleared to return to my clan.
"But now that I've taken your side, I'm willing to break free from my clan's control. Since you are confident, I'm going to abdicate my position in the Epic Dark City and take the Plain Ascending Trial with you. You should be aware of it."
Jacob instantly thought about the trial by fire Halberd hired him for in the rare plains, but in the end, he backstabbed him for his own benefit and laid a trap.
"Will you be promoted to Dark Duke Rank if you take this trial?" Jacob asked.
Zoe shook her head, "It's not so simple to promote to Dark Duke Rank. But I'll be very close to it. On the other hand, you will be promoted if you take this trial. As a personal member, you will receive Secret Dark Missions of Dark Baron Rank.
"Only by competing in these SDMs can you increase your rank or rack achievements like your honorary title, star privileges, or donate something noteworthy to the Dark City. Since you are already prepared for the journey, you should also take this trial since it is available for every personal member.
"Since you are a Dark Baron, you can take four outside helpers while Miss Crownless can take ten while I, on the other hand, can't even take one. But I can be one helper from the inside as long as their dark, noble ranks are below me. What do you think?" She meaningfully looked at Jacob.
Jacob chuckled, "I'm not here to reject you. I'm here to work together with you. You becoming Dark Duke would be beneficial for me, so I have no qualms. But since we are working together, I have a few suggestions."
"Please speak freely."
"First, we need to pacify your clan. You don't need to go against them, or I don't need to offend them since this would be troublesome for both of us. Tell me, can your Grandfather, Dark Duke, see my information or know that I have joined?" Jacob asked.
"No, this is only possible for the dark nobles below Dark Baron rank or outer members. Once someone reached Dark Baron as a personal member, their information would be strictly locked. Even Dark Duke can't access it." Zoe replied as she didn't know what Jacob was planning.
Jacob was pleased when he heard it, and then he asked another question, "How is Dark Cities' relationship with the Zodiac Night Guardians?"
"The Zodiac Night Guardians are from origination called Zodiac Night Federation. Oh, you might not know this, but the Dark Cities didn't belong to any faction. Like us, they are also not part of a life faction or a dead faction. We are one of the three great neutral powers of the Zodiac Plains.
"Meaning, we deal with both life and dead factions and won't interfere with any of them. You know the difference in the Unique Plains since the Unique Dark City allowed even Dark Being to enter.
"The reason you had never seen such a thing happening in the epic or lower plains is because of an ancient contract between the Dark Cities and Life Faction. Their members in the lower plains are too pitifully weak.
"Even Dark Beings of these plains are unaware of this fact. But the Zodiac Night Federation is different. They accept both living and dead. But they didn't accept their members from the Conflict Plains." Zoe revealed top-secret information that was only available to the Unique Plain's top powers.
Both Jacob and Sofie were shocked as this was absolutely stunning.
"What do you mean Conflict Plains?" Jacob quickly asked.
"We called the plains under the protection of SAAI Conflict Plains. Because these plains are the only ones that have plain trials, life zones, dead zones, and neutral zones, these plains are filled with endless resources, and both life and dead factions do their utmost to keep the balance.
"But there are other inhabitant plains besides the Conflict Plains, and they are either under the protection of life or dead faction. Each faction attacks each other on those areas for domination and resources.
"The Star Ocean is too big, and both factions are always in contestant search for such plains to increase their territories. As for our neutral powers, we mind our own business and stay away from their territories since we have our own.
"Together, Life, Dead, and Neutral Faction, we made three Absolute Faction. Only in the Unique Plains, you'll know about these matters.
"Now you should know just how massive this maelstrom named Zodiac Plains is," Zoe revealed solemnly!