Chapter 276 - Orphaned Unknowingly (2/2)

A handsome youth practically barged into Nik's tent, his deep black pupils landed on Nezuko for a moment before he matched Nik's gaze and smiled politely. The youth wearing the demon slayer uniform behind this pretentiously well-mannered youth was sweating in dismay and even Caesar showed a sour expression.

”Your highness, can you show not a single shred of respect for another pillar? Or are you that interested in being forced out of this outpost to be sent back to your father?”

Nik silently gazed at Caesar while his hand didn't stop rubbing Nezuko's head. Judging from the situation, this particular youth must have a rather excellent background behind him and the fact that such a boy had barged in when even the family heads of the suppressed daimyo lineages failed to act in such a discourteous manner showed that his elders may not be present within this outpost.

Of course, the most simple reason that Nik classified the youth as someone connected to the late emperor was the fact that Caesar specifically identified the youth with his title— His Highness.

”It is nothing like that,” Even though the youth's clothes had turned dirty due to living in such a harsh state for almost a week, the charisma rippling through his face made it hard for others to ignore the youth.

Whatever agenda the youth had, Nik decided to tolerate him for a single reason— The poor boy had just lost his parents and it would have been cruel of Nik to not entertain the youth.

”I am Minarva Gobei, the eldest son of the Emperor.”

'The late Emperor,' Nik mentally corrected Minarva whilst introducing himself, ”I am Nik, it is nice to meet you.”

Of course, it would be bad manners in Nezuko's part to not introduce herself. So, mentally communicating with Nezuko, he finally made her introduce herself.

”Nezuko...”

Reciting her name, the little demoness fell silent. But it was already enough.

”Stop annoying us,” Caesar groaned out in frustration as Minarva kept his easy-going smile. Had it been someone else, they would have already lost their head for such disrespect in front of his face, but Caesar was no mere citizen. He was a Pillar!

A position that could potentially deter even the emperor, much less one of his sons.

”I won't take much time,” Minarva opened up and looked at Nik, ”I would like to hire you for... a task. Payment will not be a problem, so, I hope that we can discuss things personally once you are free.”

”It is my understanding that you cannot simply promise me monetary reward, am I incorrect with my assumption?”

Nik inquired. While the news of Emperor's demise was hard to reach this place, it wasn't hard to assume that Minarva cannot take out a large stash out of somewhere, it was impractical.

”Details can always be sorted with hearty instructions. Please do not hesitate to ask for me once you are free.”

Minarva smiled and stood up before nodding towards Caesar and taking his leave.

Of course, Nik wasn't going to look for Minarva, he had other people to meet.

For example, the person with outrageous life force signature entering the perimeters of the outpost. Judging from the pressure that only Elizabeth could suppress, Nik easily identified the newcomer as his teacher.

”I have someone to meet, thank you for giving us your time, Caesar.”

Nik smiled and stood up.

”My master has arrived and it would look bad in my part to not greet him.”