Chapter 23

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It's been a few weeks already and as they had expected the King has called upon Ethan, as someone not from the human race they look down upon him with disdain and some with disgust.

Ethan ignores the stares walking and greeting the king, "Who would've thought the one in-charge of such a printable business be an elf" He said mockingly as if it was a joke that it was actually true, which was not but still.

Ethan smiled and said nothing bearing the barrage of secret insults thrown at him.

Finally getting to the main point the king says, "How would you like to cooperate with us, I'll invest in your business while we get to be in your priorities, I'll even give you some benefits like those other royal stores" 'He'll definitely fall into my trap' The king thought.

Royal stores are business that prioritizes the royal families needs they get some perks like tax exemption to a certain degree while also gaining more fame but their store didn't need any of it, paying for tax was nothing but a trivial task for their store.

'This old mother f-, really thinks that lowly of us, we would be on the loosing end in this deal, they get money while milking products of us, and even gaining free money leeching of us while we get fame? don't we already have that and tax exemption that's just a trivial matter' Ethan thought he was already at the end of his rope hearing his nonsense.

"Wow your majesty would really do that for us?"

"Of course, we would both benefit" 'What a fool'

"That certainly would be a great deal but unfortunately we already have quite the big sponsor and that sponsor is quite greedy and doesn't want any other sponsor other himself. It's quite unfortunate but I'm afraid I'd have to decline such a great offer" He said with a cold smile, closing his smile to not let his emotions show.

The king frowned showing his discontent, 'This lowly vermin really dares reject my offer!'

"How unfortunate, would it be possible for me to meet this sponsor?"

"That's quite difficult, they don't want to be known even I still don't know his identity despite having such a close business relationship,"

"Ah, I see, It's unfortunate we couldn't get anywhere, you may be dismissed," He said no longer hiding his disdain.

The guards who were pretending to be polite no longer pretended and tried to drag him away but couldn't as they didn't have enough strength, "I'm grateful for your help but I am capable of walking just fine" Ethan said with cold eyes no longer smiling.

The guards felt their legs shaking in fear and immediately let him go, he walked away calmly.

After sending a report to Kumi he met up with Ron.

"How did it go?" Ron asked

"It ended well but too exhausting, I can never get used to those looks of disgust and disdain" He said with a sigh.

Ron gave him a hug while he hugged back smiling happily again.

"What should we do for our next date?" Ron asked trying to brighten up the mood not knowing that Ethan was already feeling happy but despite already being happy he got even happier.

Ethan looked up at Ron as he was leaning in Ron's chest he was shorter at the moment, "Whatever you want" He said with a blinding smile a small blush under his eyes.

Ron also blushed slightly he would never be able to get used to such a bought smile and he would never get bored of seeing it.

"Then how about going to redier mountain, I heard it has a lot of rare flowers"

"Alright then we will go there on out next date," He said as he switched their position Ron now sitting on his lap.

"I have to get going soon you know"

"I know, just a quick round"

"..."

___________In the academy

The weather seemed as if it was ready for a storm to come, "What's wrong?" Ashrith asked Alima

"I don't know I feel like something bad will happen"

"The weather must be influencing your feelings," Ashrith said as he took a bit of Alima's food.

"I hope so" She said as she slapped his hand making him drop the piece of food.

"Where is Kumi and Aiden?" Alima asked

"I know Kumi got held by the teacher but Aiden I don't know he just comes and goes when he pleases"

"of course he comes and goes, he is a crown prince" While she was distracted thinking Ashrith already took a pice of her food.

"What the heck!? Ashrith you asshole just ask if you want some don't just grab,"

"Sorry" Ashrith said with a stuffed mouth.

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