Volume 5 Chapter 3 (1/2)
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Translated by Tianic, edited by MadSnail
Note: Please click on the character name for their illustrations
Characters in this chapter:
Cohen Kheda: The main character
Sander: Leader of the Aqua Clan
I approached Sander's side, then tapped on his shoulder enthusiastically with an even kinder smile
Sander and the Chief Elder were at a loss They were unable to figure out what I was up to, which I felt the urge to show them personally
Thus I ht hand on Sander's sword hilt and pulling his neck with my left hand This act had caused an intimate contact between his face and my forehead
This pose had done its job instantly, which left Sander with no chance of fighting back instead of a runt
It was not until I sla his hair than his first drop of nosebleed began to show
”The respectful Grand Chief, do you think that this ht hand flirted above Sander's neck skin, ”Or shall I give it a whirl?”
The Elder, at this moht byto him
”Governor Cohen Kheda, I don't think you understand” He remained unmoved, ”Since the day our race was created, we've never stopped being teased, extorted, enslaved That threatening method of yours, I've seen way many times”
”Is that so?” I sed, ”In that case, this man will be one ill have the most worthless death”
”One who died in against of tyranny will be our hero to be worshi+ped for generations! How could that be worthless?”
”Wrong, Chief Elder” I spoke as I use the dagger to pierce Sander's skin, ”He'll die because of your foolishness”
”My foolishness?” The Elder sided his head, ”Enlighten me”
”Sure!” I first cast a paralyzing spell on Sander so that he was still in htening others”
The Chief Elder esture
”As I said earlier, I am Cohen Kheda, Viceroy of Dark City Whether you love it or not, the very island where you all live on is within my fief Are you clear on that?”
The Elder nodded
”Before I've revealed ler It's reasonable for you to treat ler However, not to your Governor” I pointed at Sander, ”Let alone this dumbass who intended to act rudely on me for several times”
”Yes?” The Elder said, ”However, we've never adovernor”
”Adive you two choices The first choice, you and your people leave my Dark land immediately; second, stay here as overnor” I said, ”If you can't fulfill either one of them, I will enforce the rules”
”Can I call that an extortion?”
”Extortion? How could anyone extort you with a fleet full of food? What a from your poor aqua people?” I easedthings with you guys! As I don't wanna waste otiation table I'm busy, with loads of affairs to attend”
”This is not enough to convince me” The Elder said peacefully, ”But I think, since this is a negotiation, you'll have to be more specific”
(shi+t, this bastard! Not yielding to neither persuasion nor coercion)
”Basically, if the aqua clan ad under my control They will be entitled to not starve to die, nor freeze to die or not be enslaved like all other people who live in Dark City You can legally live there Your people will not be trafficked as they walk around Plus, I will designate shares of land for your people”
”So to speak… if we join your iven thin clothes?” The Elder's eyes rolled up, ”Why not give us enough food and wearings?”
”Ugh, I'm not the Protoss Lord! I can't care for thatI can offer are the basic life supports If people don't work hard to earn their lives, then they deserve to starve to death!” I gazed at the Elder's eyes, ”As for the things you concern… I think you have more or less heard about the life conditions of the people living in my land”
”You are indeed an odd man” The Elder said, ”It is true that we've heard a bit about you If only you could guarantee that my people will receive the same disposition as those who live in your area, I will actually consider your offer”
”Consider? I'd say you can't help cheer about it!” I grinned, ”Don't get happy too soon The offer won't come that easy”
”Gain and loss No harvest without labor” The Elder nodded, ”Now say it!”
”Like all Dark City residents, you are to obey assignments from all ranked officials and adhere to the Dark City laws” I continued, ”Pay certain taxes Sure enough, during the bad years, I will lower the tax ratio or even, if necessary, bring remedies like what I did today”
”Sounds alluring!” The Elder se our affairs?”
”There’s one now, off the shelf” I hinted a certain 'soh he was rather a fool now, I believe with you coaching hirow up”
”Hehhe! Don't flatter me” The Elder said, ”I am merely an old story-teller”
”Is that a yes?” I asked, ”Be done with it”
”Looking at our aqua people's current situation, I can't say no to this Let alone our holy Arethusa has chosen you” The Elder gazed at Sander in compassion, ”I wish for Arethusa's ht direction”
”If you cooperate, the Aqua people will be destined to thrive” Since the Elder said yes to my offer, I had finally taken the loads offface?”
The Elder made yet his last bitter sed much
”Details, you have Sander! The old bone'll leave the fun” He stood up and waved to me his hand, ”If you are into stories, you are alelcomed”
The Chief Elder tottered out, indicating this negotiation had been accomplished
Seeing his e at the door, I was stricken by a unnamable touch, ”The Elder is the true leader of Aqua Clan, but what a thin body he has! I wonder how he could survived all these years of hardshi+p
I uncasted the spell that numbed Sander's body and sat in front of him
”If you wanna avoid being hit again, behave!” I told hiet into business…”
”Say it!” Sander cleaned the blood on his face as he did not rush to attack me like I expected, ”You devil, one day I will beat you!”
”Skip that” I fetched a pamphlet and toss over, ”Read carefully This is what I need from you”
”Is this…” Sander's look changed before he could go through a few es, ”You?!”
The feedback from him was much expected, for I had spent days to finish this tiny booklet On it recorded e for the aqua people