The Judge

Carmilla V Ash

"Court is now in session", I said ready to hear the deal. Carmilla cleared her throat before standing and speaking.

"Me and mister Ash here arranged this meeting in hopes to come to a business deal where I may have access to his powder to be used in the firearms I sell here in hell. The original deal I gave mister ash before this meeting as a place to start is if he allowed me access to his supply he would get ten percent revenue from any ammunition that uses his gun powder". With a nod she sat back down before I spoke to mister Ash.

"Now mister Ash, do you agree to these terms or do you have a counter offer?", I asked him while taking a puff from my cigar.

"I do Judge", he said standing. Seems this one's smarter than other new Overlords. Usually the newer ones are cocky and arrogant but this one knows not to pull that here, good.

"Proceed"

"My counter offer is instead of the ten percent of Revenue I get twenty percent instead. Along with a discount on any weapons me and my company purchase from Miss Carmilla Carmine. Weapons mainly meant to defend my factories"

"Eighteen percent with discount", Carmilla suddenly countered. For a quick second I saw one of Ash's eyes twitch. Guess I spoke too soon. Giving Mayberry a glance after she finished typing what was said she gave a nod. Let's hope this doesn't get out of hand soon.

"Miss Carmine, you have to understand that doing business with you will come with dangers. To take twenty percent off is fair wouldn't you say?"

"Though you're not wrong that there are dangers with making business with Miss Carmilla it shouldn't be too much of a problem though", I interrupted letting some smoke out of my teeth. Ash began to sweat a bit hearing me speak.

"Since this deal will be made by me and many will know that they'll think twice about messing with your business. At the same time though that's not everyone so allow me to make a proposition. Eighteen percent of revenue will go to mister Ash for any ammunition sold with his powder, miss Carmine will supply your company with weapons to help defend it, and I can not stress that enough, without cost. With this mister Ash will get a discount on arms made by Miss Carmine who will also decide the discount. The reason for this is because I know very well that she could go to anyone else to make this deal, and she would have given them less revenue back. Now how does that sound?". For a moment both parties were deep in thought before Carmilla agreed to it but Ash seemed hesitant. I could see his anger was starting to boil.

"This deal is bullshit!", he said, showing his sharp teeth. Ah, a piranha demon. Rare type to see nowadays.

"I would watch your tone mister Ash", I said letting out some killing intent. This seemed to work as he backed down.

"Miss Carmilla, maybe if you were to set the discount you would give would ease his worries. I intended to ask you anyway so we may add it to the contract. I'll of course be setting the punishment for if this contract is broken", I said with a dark tone at the end. Carmilla nodded while Ash seemed to be having second thoughts on coming here. Too late.

"If you wish mister Ash I can give your business a discount of twenty two percent on any weapons made by me. Is that agreeable?", Carmilla said with her offering. Smart, she's giving him the option of the discount when I originally stated she could set it, not him. These types of cases are always fascinating to see play out.

"That is agreeable", Ash said.

"Splendid!", I said standing up. With a snap of my fingers two golden parchments with ink pens formed in front of them. These were the contracts for the deal both parties had to sign.