Chapter 271: Unease (2/2)
Clapping my hands, I bellowed in a loud tone for everyone to hear!” Then let the party commence!”
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”Lord Snow, I am the Patriarch of Lasmima Clan, Snorri Lasmima. We are rivals of the House of Scara. It's an honor to meet your acquaintance!” He said, shaking my palm with a cunning smile. ”we or rather I have heard many things, especially in the former city of Hallr. It would seem like its new Queen is quite the character!”
”Trying to pry?” I questioned, turning to the large gathering within my store, ”But it's not like we are hiding it. Indeed Ezra has taken over Hallr.”
”Oh! and what of the governor?”
”The Lich you mean. Please everyone knows already, he is working under Ezra.” I stated, gathering the attention of many within my store. ”But please, no need for such an unpleasant character! This is a celebration!”
Scuffing inwardly, I could not help but feel the killing intent in the air. There were many that wished for my head. Be it for what was happening within Aze or due to the wealth I was currently amassing.
There had not been one who was not alarmed by the weaponry or devices we were offering, not to mention the contracts that could give you basically anything. Greed and envy were overflowing within my shop. Yet even with all this success, a dark unease began to grip my heart.
Masking my emotions, I played the little game with the various elders and lords within Crossroads. Spending the entire day making small talk, my name slowly began to spread, and with the help of Torna, my name and store echoed throughout the Vanir Clan.
Gazing out at the various people, I sent Zan a spiritual message before taking my leave in the dead of night, under the suspicious gazes of many. I began walking the streets of the darkness when a shadow appeared, drawing the very moonlight upon her body.
”Snow, why so down?” asked Melinoë with a long scythe within her palms glimmering with blood.
”Another killing spree? I swear I am feeling more and more like a normal person around you all.” I lightly whispered, ”But I cannot help shake the feeling like something is terribly wrong, and it's getting stronger with each passing day.”
”Do the gods and heavens not want you dead?” Melinoë suddenly asked, startling me, ”Everyone wants you dead; you are not the most likable person Arsene.”
”Well, that hurts a little! But you are not wrong about that. However, this is different. My usual response is just to ignore the problem and move on, but I don't think that's going to happen. Not this time, at least. I have never felt this way before,” I hesitantly stated, gazing upon the ashen beauty, ”But shall we continue again tonight? The Shadow Realm is quite interesting!”