22 Do as you Wish (1/2)
Thormund Windsor was having a headache, the person responsible for saving his Dukedom was in front of him and enjoying a feast of delicacies. His lips twitched as he watched the shameless display of affection between Kei and his entourage.
”Master, say ah…”
”Ah…”
Kei chewed the buttered prawns in delight. Shino were using her hands in feeding him and he enjoyed the feeling of intimacy.
”Handsome young master, please say ah…”
”Ah…”
The delicious taste of crab soup assailed his taste buds. It has been a while since Milfa volunteered to feed him. The affectionate look in her eyes warmed his heart.
Tifa was looking at her young master with a smirk. She noticed that all the food that Shino and Milfa were feeding him were all crustaceans. She decided to keep mum about it and waited in anticipation for the night activities thatfollow after.
When the feast finally ended, Thormund's eyes were bloodshot. He sighed in relief and gestured for the servants to clear up the table. The time to talk business has come and he waited for Kei to take the initiative.
Kei leisurely cleaned his teeth using a toothpick and gave the Duke of Windsor an arrogant look. He was seated like a king with Shino and Milfa by his side. Kei held their waist and dragged the two of them closer to him.
The two complied and snuggled beside him. It made him look like a hero protagonist. Unfortunately, his facial features that were only slightly better than a hob goblin ruined this picture perfect setting.
”Let's cut to the chase, Duke of Windsor,” Kei said with arrogance written all over his face. ”How much are you going to compensate me for saving your Dukedom?”
”How much do you want?” Thormund said without batting an eye.
”I want a city.”
”Which one?”
Kei grinned and winked at the Duke, ”Amaranth.”
The Duke frowned and organized his thoughts. He knew that without the Dungeon of Greed, the city of Amaranth won't have much value, but Kei wanted it. This means that there is more to this city than meets the eye.
Thormund stared at the young man in front of him. He knew that this Overlord was the most devious among the Five in the Eastern Federation and dealing with him requires careful thought and planning.
'There must be something in this city that has piqued his interest, but what could it be?'
”Of course, you can refuse my offer.” Kei said with indifference. ”But, I will let the entire Federation know that the Duke of Windsor refused to compensate the hero that saved his Dukedom.”
Thormund snorted because he knew that he couldn't take this threat lightly. If Kei was going to use this incident to blackmail him, then the consequences could be unimaginable. Besides, making an Overlord as his enemy was a very stupid thing to do.
Kei was being aloof and he ignored the Duke who was staring at him. He patted Shino's head and caressed Milfa's waist while waiting for Thormund's decision. He was the hero of Amaranth and this fact couldn't be denied.
The King of Edelweiss would also need to pay lip service and award him with a few treasures. The King needed to do this to show the citizens that he was fair and generous to those who did meritorious service to the kingdom.
Nobles and Royalty care about their reputation, and Kei is an expert when it comes to taking advantage of others.
Thormnund heaved a sigh of frustration, ”If I were to agree to your condition, what would you do with this city?”
Kei didn't reply and merely chuckled. 'Tell you what I'm going to do with this city? Dream on.'
The Duke held the bridge of his nose and thought long and hard. A few minutes passed before he finally agreed to Kei's demand.