After the cancellation of my engagement, my long term bet with the king has finally proven a victor, and that's me.
With a reward of anything I wanted, I get to travel to the Diamond kingdom!
My plans and efforts were all for this moment, but it se...
"I cry when I see you, I laugh when you die." ———————
"I assume everyone is in good health?" Closing her eyes as she sips her tea, the one's that arrived early all moved swiftly on their feet towards her. Not to kneel, or greet her, not even to sit down. What they were aiming for was any part of Rina they could see, including clothing and accessories.
Without even getting up or looking at them, Rina deflected the attacks coming at her with her personally made black fan. Sparks were flying as some of them even had pulled out their specialized weapons.
There was no time for anyone to explain to Lou what was going on. The room had long erupted into chaos after her first question, but after a while a blonde haired man stood beside Lou. He looked like a foreigner and had a bit of a cold aura when you looked at his face.
Adam was the picturesque look of a prince, blonde hair that glowed like the warm sun and azure blue eyes that reminded Lou of the sea somewhat. Those eyes though...they gave off a unsettlingly feeling, like there was no consciousness behind it.
"The goal during a tea party is to grab anything in possession of the Duchess, if you are able to do so, you will not be needed to participate in the 'enlistment' that would serve as punishment." Without even looking at him, Adam began to explain to Lou the goal and punishments of this event.
"The enlistment is where the members have to sign a servant contract for half a year and each time they fail the test, their service time is extended. This also lasts through lives as well, that is why everyone is so desperate to succeed." With that last sentence, he finally finished his rambling and stared down at Lou.
Out of nowhere, Lou tugged at Adam's sleeve as he was much shorter than Adam. "You are a possession of the boss's right? So, does this mean I win?" Everyone in the room stopped, Lou seemed to have done this out of instinct and quickly took notice of his words.
"I see you fools have raised him well. He seems to have already reached the required IQ, sadly, it's time to end this farce and sit down for some tea." Standing up, in a split second, Rina had made it in front of Lou and held out her hand.
In the background, the members that were caught of guard were knocked out with a strike in the neck from Rina, while the ones that were fast enough to react seemed to receive heavy blows to what they protected themselves with.
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Their official name was Timeless Stage, they were ranked #1 across the continent for their underground business. They controlled, collected, and carried out multiple things and their members were famous for their flawless dirty work even though they are considered new compared to other businesses.
Although many people don't know what their boss is like, they do know that the big boss of this organization is very wealthy, as even if members fail a mission and have to pay compensation they never run out of money. They didn't have to collaborate with any of the other famous underground bosses for money even when the needed amount would make anyone go bankrupt.
Their members, although great at their work are rumored to have horrible personalities. Sadistic to the core, loves trying torture methods on captives, and oppressive to newer members. It was never confirmed true though.
The most senior status members sometimes do have original names, but after being picked off the street by their boss was given their title names. In the history of the whole organization though, their are only 3 regular names the boss has given out, the rest are just to the boss's liking.
Those were the finer details Lou got on the guild he was working for now. Even though he didn't know why he was getting a history lesson about the guild, Masala seemed to enjoy her ranting so he let her continue.
"Overtime, events such as the Tea Party were created to 'give a little more spice' as the boss states it. She usually just uses it to torture us when she feels like it though." Stretching her arms, Masala looked at Lou for a second and patted his shoulder.
"Good work not getting your contract extended, but try not to excel too much. Even in this six month period when you still have your contract, the person that placed first in the Tea Party will usually get the hardest quests." Putting on a pitying look, she began to walk forward again.
(Meanwhile Lou)
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(Source: Give A Heart To The Emperor)
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"You...this is the love of my life, don't even think about touching her." The Grand Duke hugged the woman protectively in his arms as he glared at Rina.
'Is this another trick?' He had been trying to get her to ruin her own image nowadays. Fanning herself slowly, Rina gestured with her hand for a servant and in a instant a maid appeared next to her presenting a document. Taking the documents in her hands, she glanced at them before throwing them on the coffee table.
"I suggest to think twice Grand Duke, I've accounted for every women in the city and she has one of the murkiest history of all." This was the paperwork she did after finishing her guild work, the reason she was so stressed to finish it on time for once.
"I have to say, if you want my image to crack you'd have to try a little harder. It's not going to end well for the other party involved if you keep dragging them in." Cupping her face with her hand, Rina let out a vexed sigh. Her gaze them landed on the blonde haired, her eyes shone scarlet as if she was looking at the most disgusting, irritating being in existence.
The girl in his arms trembled at the killing intent that lingered around her. Standing up abruptly, she shook off the arm that the Grand Duke wrapped around her.
"I-I...have to get going!" With that, she ran out of the room in a hurry as if a fire had Ben lit under her. The Grand Duke looked at the wide open door with a blank expression before looking back at Rina. Rina, who was going to be the target of a lecture, got up with her tea in hand and walked out of the open door as well.
"I am quite tired from my trip, I will be busy for many days after that, please don't make too many problems." Closing the door behind her, the room was empty with only the Grand Duke left. His hand clenched and trembled as he hung his head.
'What a truly despicable demon!'
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Time sure flies huh? Can't believe it's already been a month...and you guys somehow got it to 1k votes...Been wanting to say this for a long time, but you guys are weird reading this for so long. =-=
Anyways, I feel like making another special before Christmas, but don't know it if I have enough motivation...time will tell I guess
