The Demon King's Paladin

Intermission. Butler's Thoughts

                                                                    Butler's Point of View

I was called by the master to his office. I was in the middle of directing the servants on the day's itinerary before I was summoned. I arrived in front of the door to master's office with time to spare. As is the expectation of the master's exclusive butler. I knocked on the door and waited for permission to enter. After the 3rd knock, I was answered.

" Come in Chris!"

I enter the room to find my master with his wife, madam Francine. I bow my head and greet my masters.

" Good morning, Master, Madam Francine."

" Hello Chris. I'd like a report on the matters related to our friend, Major General Tristan and his men led by Captain Benett?"

My master asked for information regarding his subordinates. I begin to recount the most recent information we have received from them.

" From what we understand, Major General Tristan is currently still working as the upstanding General he is in the Royal Army. From what I understand from his last message, he was in the beginning stages of preparing his men for training exercises with Crest Brightroar and his elite squad of soldiers."

" Ah, that human lover, Crest. How did such a failure of a demon manage to make it to the highest office in the army is a question for the ages."

The madam was not happy when I mentioned Crest. Her hatred for humans is something she keeps well-hidden in public. Only when she is behind closed doors does she reveal her unpleasant sides, as is befitting for this family.

" Continue on Chris. What of Captain Benett?"

" The Captain has successfully made his way east. He and his men have hidden themselves in the Darkbreak Mountains, they are waiting patiently for the next step of your plan Master. The Captain and his men's disappearance is being handled by Major General Tristan and his subordinates. The story is that Benett and his men taking on a secretive mission for the army. So far, no one has questioned it to our knowledge."

" This is great new Chris!"

My master smiled at me as I finished reporting about Benett's current status. I smile at my master and begin to speak as well.

" Indeed Master. With this, all of the pieces are coming together."

" Ah, this is such great news, perhaps we should hold a party later, perhaps our little dragon can even get out of the funk he's been in since you all got back from your trip?"

" Hmm.. A fine idea, he's been moody for around a year now. Perhaps a party and the knowledge that the plan is nearly complete, could lift his mood somewhat. What good parents we are dear!"

Semms my master and the madam have come to an agreement.

" Shall I make the necessary preparations then?"

" Indeed Chris, but first, I would like you to send a courier to Tristan, Benett and also our friend in the northeast. For Tristan and Benett, tell them to act as they have been and wait for my orders. As for our friend in the northeast, tell them to keep a close eye on the east and to make their play when they feel the moment is right. If we can find them a decent foothold it won't take long to join hands and accomplish our goal. Granted, we'll also need that all so important legitimacy as well. But I shall leave that to you with this order. Have squad 3 and 6 begin to watch the target intently. Once I believe the time is right, I will have you snatch the target."

" Is that all Master?"

" No, I want you personally lead squads 3 and 6 until we have successfully captured the target."