142 Princess Acacia 3 (2/2)

Black flames raged in Dyon's eyes as he turned his head towards Aeson.

”It means that either I've clearly done nothing to her, and thus come here with no worries. Or, she's in danger orchestrated by me, such that I can still come here with no worries.”

”you!” Aeson's voice trembled with rage.

But, his voice seemed to have no power in front of Dyon's deep fury, ”and yet, the first thing you do is ask me where she is menacingly? Have you fully grasped how truly stupid you are?

If Ri was in no danger, and you pissed me off, you've just closed the door on a possible ally. An ally even your own princess sees fit to invite.

If Ri was in danger, and you pissed me off, you've just closed the door on Ri. Whether that be to her endless pain or her death.

Now tell me, what else do you have to say?”

The surroundings were silent.

Dyon's every word made it seem as though everyone was beneath him. As though his words were law. As though if he thought you were in the wrong, you were without a doubt wrong.

”Nothing to say? Then how about you stop pissing me off and fuck off instead?”

Aeson glared at Dyon, but the princess' words made him lose his will to fight, ”go Aeson. You've done enough. If Ri was in danger, I would know. You know very well the connection between us. Don't let your feelings jeopardize this meeting any further.”

The words of the princess were firm and unyielding, displaying the bearing of a true Queen.

Aeson's position had raised steadily because of his talent… but he was still far from comparing to the princess. He had no choice but to bow and leave, sending a final hateful glance towards Dyon. But, all that look found was a dense killing intent. One that made his spine shiver…

After Aeson left, Dyon closed his eyes. The princess waiting patiently as he adjusted his emotions. Once the princess saw Dyon's eyes open, she sent him a final apologetic glance before speaking.

”I'm sure you understand the reason for my asking you here. Before the events of today, you were just another talent we wanted to rope in by normal means.

You come from the human mortal realm, so without hiding anything, we thought that you came with no backing, and we could provide a good sanctuary for you over time.

However, we believe that with the unfortunate incident involving the orphans, you've become as invested as we have in stopping the Norville and Sigebryht families. As such, we felt it was appropriate to bring you in sooner rather than later.”

Dyon nodded. At first, he was worried that information about what had happened between him and the guilds had leaked in some way, but, it seemed like that wasn't the case.

”So, I've only asked you here for one reason. We would like you to join us.

Your talent is a match for even the best the major families have to offer, and we can supply you with any materials and support you need.

Your human heritage is irrelevant to us. As you know, our best genius, Ri, is also half human. Why would we discriminate for something so meaningless?”

Dyon had to say… the princess' offer was tempting. Despite the fact he had no need for resources because of Heaven's Wine… to him, that was only a temporary solution. He had no idea how long he could continue to use that method before someone's bottom line snapped. And, even if he could use it forever due to the magnanimity of the owner, limitless credit wouldn't give him protection.

So, Dyon asked a question, ”what are your plans?”