Chapter 39: Target (1/2)
With a hint of a cold smile on my face, I stepped through the darkness, hearing Riveons cold declaration. Whether he failed or not had really no impact on me. What was truly important was that one of the three kingdoms being targeted for the assassination.
Should Riveon fail, Asterion will be attacked more vigorously by Godwin, a move I was perfectly willing to make. While the king of Asterion is smart, he lacks the mindset of a true emperor. Aside from the Vargis Family, the only one that holds the mind of a true Emperor is Grey, and he had zero interest in being a king.
Stepping back in the restaurant, I laughed as I saw Yura munching on over dozen of plates. Her clothing, soaked in grease and various juices as she joyfully gorged herself.
”Are you done eating?” I asked, not being interested in eating at an establishment that had a cellar that smelt like rotting flesh.
Raising her small head towards me, she smiled, ”Can we take some of this to go?” She asked with a shine of hope in her eyes.
”Oh, so guess you will not be eating my food tonight?” I questioned with a smirk.
Dropping her food as though it was trash, she quickly shot up with a radiant smile, ”Shall we go?”
Chuckling, I paid the bill when a gleam of a certain individual caught my eyes. I looked at my target with a heavy smile, surrounded by over a dozen women dressed in revealing clothing. The flirtatious laughter of various women entering my ear.
”Do you know him?” Yura asked.
”We met a few times, I think; he is Marquess Dra's only child, Tomas Loneheart.”
Taking a step forward, I gave an elegant smile towards the young man laughing wildly like an animal as he gripped the large bosom of a whore.
Not bothering to take notice of me, Tomas continued his life of debauchery as sounds of moans echoed out as he played with the women in public.
With a fake frown, I shook my head, ”Disgusting, Tomas, why must you be so vulgar. If you are out of money, I will be more than willing to purchase a hotel of your and your...ladies of the evening. But please stop this indecent behavior.” I said with righteous indignation.
Pushing the harlot from his lap, Tomas rose, sizing me up like a piece of meat, ”My oh my, if it isn't the Ashen Prince himself!” He said mockingly, causing some of his whores to giggle as their hands found their way over his behind.
”The child of Marquess, openly whoring, this is quite the fiasco.” I said, drawing closer, ”Ladies, please leave us.”
Snorting, Tomas sneered, ”Stay the fuck here, I'm not done.” he berated with an ugly scowl, ”What the hell do you want, Snow.”
”I am merely a kind citizen Tomas, while this establishment isn't a family-friendly place, it is by no means an invitation for you and these women,” I said, eyeing the bartender.
”The young master is correct, Mr.Tomas, please leave.” the bartender calmly said, as his customers eyed Tomas with cold killing intent.
Around Pendragon, there are many establishments that were heavily tied with an underground criminal syndicate. Protected by both the government and the various powerful mercenary groups. With these establishments distributing info, there is a non-verbal agreement amounts those that visit. ”Don't Piss off the House,”
Tomas's face slowly became cold like ice; qi began to throb from his body as he growled at everyone, ”Will Hassin be siding with the Ashen Prince?” he asked in a calculating manner.
Arching my brow at his change, I laughed, ”Tomas, what does Hassin have to do with anything? You needn't change to subject. This is about your indecent behavior.”
”Father did mention that you might try to target me.” Tomas shrewdly remarked, ”So is this your plan, Arsène?”