YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 417: One-Sided Negotiations (pt. I)

「Then, I will hear from you again in a later time. Make sure you have already accomplished everything I asked you to do then.」 ［Duke］

"As Your Grace commands." ［Shuren］

「Don't disappoint me, Viscount.」 ［Duke］

Voices faded away and so was the blurry image in the orb. Silence reigned inside the small room once more yet the Viscount's body remained stiff. It was only after a few seconds that he relaxed, heaving a lengthy sigh.

His heart was still beating fast from their little meeting and he barely got away after pinning the blame on others. He may not be the brightest, but he knows a couple of tricks to survive. After all, it was a world where the strong prey on the weak.

Unfortunately for him, such tricks won't always work. There will come a time when the Duke will find out of his lies and mistakes. However, there was still more than enough time to stitch up his mistakes and regain the Duke's trust once more.

"Haah... How unlucky... Could this day get any worse..." ［Shuren］

Now that the Duke is no longer before him, the Viscount has reverted to his previous unsightly appearance, a face filled with hatred and irritation after all that he's been through yesterday and today, making his appearance look even more hideous.

He clicked his tongue and slammed the walls, clearly pissed off his current situation. Grumbles and mumbles were adrift in the air, cursing those who were against him under his breath, the glint of insanity shimmering in his eyes.

"Agh～! It's been quite some time, hasn't it? I should go relieve some stress. Kukuku! I wonder whose scream will I hear next?" ［Shuren］

And like a crazy maniac, from stress and irritation, his expressions changed to that of excitement and anticipation, looking forward to torturing the people he had captured and the screams of pain and agony they would let out.

"Ahh... Should I kill someone today?" ［Shuren］

He was an insane bastard through and through, not only participating in torture, but murder as well. Now that his mood has gone sour, he wants to relieve some stress by taking a couple lives, a repulsive smile plastered on his face.

With his newfound determination, the maniacal pig bustard of a Viscount headed out of the small room, his steps echoing resonantly. He soon flocked the lever to open the secret passageway, natural light seeping inside the hidden place.

"Looks like you're still in good health, Viscount." ［Grey］

But along that shining light was the greetings of some familiar faces. Faces which just by seeing them was enough to recall the bitter and painful memories of yesterday, his body flinching by instinct as he backed away.

"Y-You! How did you get in here!" ［Shuren］

The Viscount asked but not a single answer came ringing inside his ears. All there was were the sharp and cold eyes of Grey peering towards him as if he was gazing into his soul, ready to extinguish his life at any moment.

From stress to excitement, and now, fear and terror. The Viscount experienced a roller-coaster of emotions, his heart now racing quickly for an entirely different reason from before. His face was pale as the white sheets of snow.

"K-Knights! What are you doing?! Do your jobs properly and come here immediately! There are intruders!" ［Shuren］

Stricken by panic, the Viscount screamed on the top of his lungs and quickly rushed towards the doors as if trying to escape the room. However, it was all futile. No matter how much strength he puts in the handles, the doors wouldn't budge an inch.