Chapter 382: Merchant Guild Master (2/2)

”I…”

Kenova panicked and glanced towards Lawrend and Humility behind him.

Humility stood behind him and passed him a letter she had already prepared beforehand.

”T-Thank you, my maid. Here is the letter, City Lord Von Gavan,” Kenova's mouth twitched as he said that.

He felt chills from the gaze Lawrend was giving him. Lawrend felt offended when he heard Kenova call Humility 'my maid'.

Of course, Kenova knew that. He sweated bullets as he tried to calm himself. Calling the Princess of the kingdom his maid was horrifying, but he had to do it.

”To the City Lord of Passage City,

May this letter find its way to you through my Envoy. I hereby order you to cease your position of City Lord and cede it to Kenova. He is my trusted subordinate, and I have major plans for the city.

Sincerely,

Third Princess Kasina Humility Undrasil.”

”Hmmm… I understand. And your full name is?” Von asked.

”My name is Kenova Bruedin. I'm a member of the direct line of my clan,” Kenova introduced himself.

”Bruedin Clan? What deal did your clan make the Third Princess?”

It was odd for the princess to suddenly decide to take control of a city. He could only think that it was because of the Bruedin Clan pulling some strings behind the scenes.

”My clan has nothing to do with my actions. The Third Princess approached me herself. And as her loyal subordinate, I'm enacting her will,” Kenova replied.

”Interesting. The murky waters of the kingdom are finally starting to move…” Von muttered and gazed at the map to his right.

It showed a top view of the location where the capital city was located.

”So, what is your decision?” Kenova asked.

”Frankly, I hate being the City Lord. As the prodigy son of the Gavan Clan, I'm more inclined to deal with business-related stuff,” Von replied.

”How did you even become the City Lord? You look so young,” Kenova replied in slight awe.

It was unimaginable for him to think that someone who looks to be in their 25's could be the City Lord. He also doesn't feel any suffocating strength coming from his body.

”At first, I was a receptionist. Then a manager, supervisor, vice guild master, and finally, the Guild Master. The title of Guild Master also means that I'm the City Lord of the city. My merchant skills impressed everyone in the guild. Even the former Guild Master ceded his position in shame,” Von replied.

”That's amazing. So does that mean that you're officially ceding your City Lord position to me?” Kenova asked.

He was excited. Although he was just a pawn, controlling a city as prosperous as Passage City will give him power within his clan.

”Indeed, but under one condition,” Von replied solemnly.

”I'm all ears.”

”You have to consult with me before you make a heavy decision. I don't want you to abuse your power,” Von replied.

When he heard Von's words, Lawrend was impressed. Just like a smart merchant, he was insuring his future.

”I only have to consult you, right?” Kenova asked.

There was a hidden meaning behind his words. It meant that he could ignore Von's words if he liked.