50 Levi and the Merchant King 1 (1/2)
”My lady, who did you just say you'll ask for assistance?” Levi ignored the broken cups and spilled tea; instead he proceeded straight in front of Chalice's desk.
His voice carried a strange tone in it and Chalice couldn't help but draw her brows together at this. Levi was certainly acting peculiar. She pondered over his question, a conjecture forming in her mind.
'Does Levi have some kind of history with the Merchant Guild? With the Merchant King? Hmm. Come to think of it, I don't actually know Levi's true origins. All I know is he was a top fighter in the Amaranthian Militia. I never bothered asking father about it. Nor have I asked the man himself.'
”I said I'll be asking for the aid of the Merchant Guild, specifically the Merchant King.” Chalice said slowly while looking intently at Levi's expression.
The latter's face turned blank at her confirmation. Chalice glanced at Luke questioningly, to which the man just shrugged implying that he wasn't aware of anything. She pouted at this and turned her attention back at the knight's refined features.
”Levi, what's wrong?” Chalice asked hesitantly. ”Do you know the Merchant King?”
It still took for a little more while before Levi recovered himself and answered her question.
”No. I do not know him.” He answered stiffly. ”Pardon me for my clumsiness, my Lady. I'll have someone clear this mess up and prepare another set of tea and snacks for you. If you'll excuse me.”
Levi robotically walked out of the study, his being entirely absent-minded. Chalice grew more curious because of this. Obviously, she wouldn't believe Levi's lame denial of knowing the Merchant King. If she believed one bit of it despite his obvious actions, then her eidetic memory and a lifetime's worth of experience on Earth would be for naught.
”My lady, will you be letting this go?” Luke's lovely voice caught her attention. She tilted her head to him and smiled with mischief.
”Dearest Luke, we really do need the Merchant King's aid. I prefer to work with brilliant people, thank you very much. I only want the best and nothing but for my fief. As for Levi's case, haven't I told you? Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. I, for sure, will not pass this chance to know him a little bit more.”
Luke sighed, exasperated at her antics and unending amusement of irritating the poor knight. Still, he felt that Levi's case this time does have more to it than it seems.
”Try not to go overboard, my Lady.” He cautioned her. But Luke knew that more or less, this reminder fell on deaf ears.
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'Ah, how pathetic of me.'
He shook his head glumly and proceeded to call for a maid to clean up the mess he had caused. Since he had promised to brew another set of tea for the lady, Levi did so. But instead of bringing it to them himself, he had William bring it to them. He, on the other hand, treaded the path towards the secluded area of the Amaranth Estate. Levi knew he had to clear out his head and fix his act or else a certain princess might come up with ideas that'll lead him to trouble again.