16 A deal with the devil (1/2)

”Yes, I do talk for all of us. So, what do you mean by business, Lord Liam?” Leo was extremely careful and sharp with the man in front of him. It was pretty clear that any misstep or a wrong agreement with this man would mean 'Game Over' for them. He gave an aura of a demon, while the business felt like a deal with the devil.

”Simple, I don't care who summoned you and I am not interested in the place you came from either. But you do have an extraordinary amount of Qi and that is what I am sure of. I am pretty sure you will become significant elementors in the future if you are trained with proper support.” Liam said with a smirk pasted on his face.

”What exactly are you proposing, Lord Liam?” Leo stared right into Liam's eyes which made the latter smile, noticing how daunting Leo was.

”I have no lack of money and I got a lot of authority. While you seven need a good amount of money and a little bit of help from the outside to get into one of the great academies, don't you?”

”And you are going to provide it for us?” Leo's pupils flared as he said those words.

”Yes, Mr.Leo.”

”So, what's the catch, Lord Liam? What do you want from us in return?” Leo maintained the same expression as he asked.

”Simple, you seven will be on my side if you ever might have to choose sides on anything.” Liam's face had a big grin on his face as he declared his conditions.

”It sounds good, but I got a few more conditions to add.”

”Go ahead, tell me your conditions.” Liam's smile vanished as he turned back to sit on his chair.

”Firstly, if you order us to do something unethical or if your personality turns out to be similar to a devil in disguise, then it will void our agreement.”

”I agree that many have called me a devil, but I assure you that I am true and loyal to humanity, as well as the kingdom. So, I have no issue with your condition.”

”Second, if we ever do anything consequential for you, then I ask you to release us from our bond. I am expecting you to have some pride and dignity. That would mean that you will stand true to your words when you judge whether what we did for you, was prominent or inconsequential.”

”Hmm.”

”I guess, chaining you down for the rest of the life is not correct anyway. I agree to it as well. Do you have anything else to ask for?”

”Yes. Actually, the thing is...we have no idea about this kingdom. Please teach us some commonly known facts or things we have to know before we leave for the academy or we are sure to stand out.” Leo's face turned awkward as he put forth his final request.

”Hahaha.” Liam laughed out loud barbarically, not giving a care to his position as a lord, seeing which the knights in the hall sighed.

'I saw that coming.' This was what the face of everyone in the seven said.

”Okay, I gladly agree to the last request as well. So does that mean we have a deal Mr.Leo?” Liam sat back properly on his chair as he looked at the latter with a smiling face.