Chapter 330: Knight of Nobility (2/2)

”What's up with him?” Arthur turned to Gala with confusion.

”It seems he humiliated an old enemy of his, a dwarf from the Magic Vault.” Gala smiled. ”Plus, lots and lots of gold.”

”It's not enough yet.” Arthur smiled. ”We might not be able to take down the duke in three days, but giving him a hard time will be a feat to behold. Did you bring the items?”

”Yes, as many as you wanted.” Gala took out a ring and threw it to Arthur. Catching it with his spiritual arm, Arthur examined the storage ring.

Five hundred items were inside and five hundred cores.

There were weapons, jewelry, and everyday items. If they sold these tomorrow, it would be the same as opening the gates of hell.

”Are we going to sell these during the rest of the week?” Gruen stood up, sweating. He couldn't imagine what kind of chaos selling them would bring.

”Week? You mean day. Come here again tomorrow morning.” Arthur said, and the young dwarf fell to his knees.

”Seika, I know you're a miraculous man, but selling this would make the kingdom intervene.” Gruen looked scared. ”The amount of wealth and reputation we gained is already more than enough, then why...”

”It's to establish an audience to the grand show the day after tomorrow.” Arthur grinned. ”The Duke of Contracts wanted to humiliate me, so it's only kind to repay the debt.”

”What are you planning, Seika?” Gala asked with an excited face. Arthur knew that she was always down for chaos.

”I just think that the kingdom needs to have a different trading hub than this city.” Arthur smiled.

The two felt shivers run down their spine as they took their leave. Arthur was left alone with the items, and the inscribing began. It took nothing but a moment, and by the time it was morning, he finished storing the artifacts in his storage ring.

Arthur looked out of his window, and from this height, he could see the roof of the workshop. Dia was standing on the rooftop and looking his way too. Their eyes met, and they shared a knowing smile.

It was time to make the duke regret his actions.

The door opened, and Gala walked in. Arthur handed her the storage ring and told her what artifacts it had.  The witch was thrilled as she left, skipping steps toward the workshop

”You look too ordinary to be Lorius.”

Arthur sat down on the bed when a voice talked to him. He turned to look at the person who arrived to visit him. It was a pale handsome man in white armor.

”Maybe I should grow a pair of horns.” Arthur held his chin. ”I'm guessing you're not a fan.”

”Just someone who knows your truth.” The handsome man walked closer to the bars. ”But seeing you here, I guess you know your place.”

”Let me take a guess.” Arthur smiled as he stood up, the barrier still isolating him from the world. ”His Majesty heard about the new shop that appearing in the City of Contracts, where the Seika is and decided he should send his trustworthy Knight of Nobility.”

”Haha,” The pale man gave a hollow and dry laugh. ”Indeed so, but you're mistaken about something.” The Knight walked closer. ”You're not a Seika, but Lorius.”

”Ah yes, you mentioned that already.” Arthur nodded. ”I guess you're the one who made the people think I'm Lorius.”

”Do I need to?” The Knight of Nobility smiled. ”You've destroyed half a city, fought a Knight Order, killed a noble, and got arrested by the Royal Seal. If anything, you're a low-life.”

”Does that provocation work?” Arthur smiled and shook his head. ”What are you here for, Knight? To execute his Majesty's wishes and kill me?”

”No, I'm just here to meet the person I heard so much about.” The Knight shook his head. ”I think you're quite admirable. From a slave and a whore, to a slaver and a terrorist. It's quite the story.”

”Is that what his Majesty thinks as well?” Arthur asked blankly.

”Not at all. The King sees you favorably. He even allowed those two halflings to come along.” The Knight said with disgust.

”Oh, Knight.” Arthur sighed. ”I hoped you lot would learn the lesson from the previous noble.”

”What?” The Knight frowned, but it happened instantly. His body levitated against his will as if he was held by the hand of a giant. He rose in the air before being slammed to the ground.