174 A Predestined Tragedy (2/2)

”Did you get what I asked for?” Porter whispered.

The servant nodded and passed over a more detailed background report. The exchange between Porter and his servant was short and casual. It did not arouse any suspicion.

”Well?”

Porter returned his focus to Vigo.

Vigo's lips curved upwards and snapped his fingers.

”Bring forward the special gift.”

A special jadeite box was soon placed on the table by the servants. The opening of the jadeite box brought forth a wave of escaping cool mist and an exotic spirit herb was exposed to the eyes of all the onlookers.

”This is… the 7-Petal Frigid Agapanthus!?” The crowd exclaimed. No one expected the item sought the Queen would suddenly turn up here.

Leon, who had not uttered a word since his arrival, squinted his eyes. Went fishing for gold, but end up with diamond. To Leon, the herb was more important than procurring wealth. This was a rewarding trip.

”Are you crazy, Vigo!?” Dropping the formality, Porter jumped out and condemned him. ”You've been keeping what the Queen had been looking for! Why haven't you handed it over yet! Have you gone stupid? The monetary reward isn't much, but a Queen's favor is priceless. You rather gift it away then to use it yourself?”

This person was irredeemable. It was a mistake for Fischer to have any relation with Primrose. If the Royal family knew Primrose found the herb they were looking for, but didn't hand it over, it would provoke their ire. The Queen's anger was to be feared. He did not want to be dragged down along with this person.

”Crazy? No, you are mistaken. I am very sane.” Vigo said flatly. ”The royal family is too difficult to contact. It's uncertain when the Queen will become reclusive again and the prince had not shown himself. There is not much business opportunity here, but if I gift it to Sir Bromley in exchange for a marriage alliance, it would be much more beneficial. I believe there are many areas where our families could cooperate. Isn't that right, Sir Bromley?”

Bromley and Dwight looked at Vigo with an amused yet peculiar expression. This would have indeed been a good way to try establishing a closer relationship with the Royal family. However, their Cromwell family have already succeeded in establishing a good relationship as their in-laws.

”Boy, what will you do after seeing this? ”Bromley turned to Leon with a smile.

Being blatantly ignored, Vigo's face immediately soured. ”Sir Bromley, why do you care for the opinions of a commoner!?”

Bromley closed his eyes in silence.

”That is indeed an interesting question. I cannot overlook this.” Leon answered.

Being ignored not once, but twice, Vigo became furious. However, he directed his anger at Leon. He couldn't afford to offend the nobles.

”So, what if you can't overlook this!? You are just a lowly commoner! I would be worried about my own life, if I were you, Crystal Thief! I have already sent someone to notify the guards! That's right! I know you have stolen the heavenly crystals from the underground mine to cultivate!”

Bam!

Oliver Lucretius slammed the table, before Leon could utter a word.

”I have tolerated you long enough, Vigo! How dare call his highness a lowly commoner and accuse him of stealing heavenly crystals! If his highness wishes, her majesty will gladly give him all the heavenly crystals in the kingdom…” Oliver stood out at this moment and righteously condemned.

”What nonsense are you talking about, Oliver!? This brat is just a….”

Leon pulled over a spare chair and seated himself with one leg over the other.

”Commoner, right? Vigo, you are too narrowminded. Before the palace guards arrives, I, Leon Crawford will give you one chance to admit your mistakes. The same applies to you, Porter.” Leon stated. Since it was exposed, Leon no longer hid it.

”Your highness, this subject was blind to have offended you! Please have mercy!” Porter immediately dropped to his knees and pleaded with a pale face. He had just finished reading the report sent by his servant. Oh my god, I tried to steal the prince's property! I'm so dead!

After all this trouble, Leon decided to give them one chance as they were ignorant of his status. He was after their wealth and not their life. He had to show some mercy for the ignorant was not guilty.

”You are seeking death, brat! Dare to impersonate royalty!” Vigo barked. ”Once the palace guards arrive, you're dead!”