My New Beginning As Chaos

Explanations And Rewards

You and Deon rushed back to the Empire to convey the news. The wind slapped against your faces as the horses ran as fast as they could.

"DAMN IT! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!?" Deon yells from beside you.

"Whatever do you mean?" You smile at his confused and panicked state.

"YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN! HOW THE HELL IS THAT GUY STILL BREATHING!? AND WHAT WAS THAT WHOLE 'BOW DOWN TO OUR LEADER' TYPE SHIT!?" Deon yells at you. You simply shrug it off and speed up.

"Last one to reach the Empire is a rotten egg!" You shout from up ahead. "Don't change the topic!" Deon yells in frustration. "Actually! What are we supposed to tell the Emperor?" You ask.

"Do you have a death wish!? Obviously we don't tell him jack shit!" Deon shivers at the thought of telling him about what occurred today. "Not even about the hero? It'll be a little hard to fake a fully alive man's death. Especially when said man is a hero!" You think about it.

'Could we fake his death?'

"Don't even think about it." Deon throws a boot millimeters away from your face. "Woah! I didn't even say anything!" You complain. "The look on your face said it for you." He sighs. "I meant not telling him about being recruited by the Demon King." He explains.

"Well, we can't just outright not tell him." You sigh. "Then we lie." He states. "True, but what kind of lie are we talking about here?" You contemplate the idea. "You're the smart one! Don't ask me!" He shouts. "Jeez, okay. Why not say he cursed us. Or, uhhhhh...." You caress your chin in deep thought.

"Karma! Your horse!" Deon screams in a panic. You jolt and grab hold of the reins, blushing in embarrassment at your mistake. "Oh shit!" You quickly make sure Cassius is still safe and on the horse. "Whoops?" You smile nervously at Deon. He facepalms in disappointment. "Suddenly faking our own deaths sounds alluring right about now." Your smile becomes strained as you see the Empire from a distance. "How about we kill our parents first and THEN fake our deaths?" Deon looks at you with eyes full of pride at his idea.

"No." You avoid eye contact and groan as you think about all the shit that's about to come. "Damn, that hurt." Deon whispers with a defeated expression.

"So you've returned." The Emperor says as he gazes at the two of you. "And with the Hero at that." He smiled what you assumed to be a fake smile. Clear disappointment laced in his eyes.

"Yes. We offer our sincerest apologies for not being able to return victorious." You bow on one knee in respect. "Nonsense. You have achieved a great feat today. You may not have come back victorious, but you came back with yours and the Heroes life. That is something no other has been able to accomplish." He compliments.

"Your words honor us, your Majesty." Deon says coldly. "To be complimented by your Majesty, I am extremely happy." You state with a monotone.

"You may rise." He says. You both quickly stood up, tall and proud. Your eyes showcasing your apathetic emotions. A deadly aura full of power and killing intent surrounding you two.

At least, that's what it looked like on the outside to others.

'You tell him!' You give Deon a pleading look. Others in the room took it as a threatening glare. 'No! You do it! Do you see him!? He's terrifying!' Deon motions his eyes to the Emperor and taps his foot.

'They're gonna kill exchother!' Everyone thought. 'Interesting.' The Emperor smiles mischievously.

"Ahem! Your Majesty, as much as I would love to continue this conversation, there's something much more important needing to be addressed at the moment." You bury your nerves as you speak up.