The 0th Corps Commander Became Trash! [ TCF x INTKOT ]

Chapter 54 - Relic Hunting! (And Family Bonding?)

Previously...

No, there was one thing she could've gone here for. It was definitely something about the Duke, there was only one reason as to why she could be here and that was to discuss something about the Duke. He was the only one that threatened the Emperor's position and she seemed to have noticed that.

***

"I greet the rising sun of the Empire."

"Marquis Hardt, it's alright to skip the pleasantries."

Allethea gestured Deon to sit down. She had a serious expression on her face as she crossed her legs. Deon could tell that whatever was going to happen next would most definitely make his life more troublesome than it already was.

'I'm gonna grow wrinkles at this point.'

Deon closed his eyes before opening them, bracing himself for what he was going to hear in the next few seconds.

"I have two things to ask you. First is, tell me everything about the Duke, even if it's insignificant. Second... What do you think about working with me?"

Of course, Allethea being Allethea managed to mix on her princess facade with her current demeanor. Her eyes shone while looking at Deon with a bright smile on her face, it gave Deon no room to decline.

Deon felt uncomfortable only because of the fact that she was currently acting. Her words only spoke of the truth yet her demeanor was all an act, she wasn't necessarily this cheerful at all.

"..Your Highness is sure desperate, I'll tell you. As for working together..."

He recalled to when Allethea went up against him after he became the disaster of the world and shuddered.

"I'll think about it."

"Thank you."

Allethea smiled as she lifted up her teacup, it was quite the frightening smile that was almost on pair with Deon's.

It seemed that this conversation would go by quite positively and quickly.

***

"Thank you Marquis Hardt, the conversation we had was lovely."

"Likewise Your Highness."

The two shared identical bright smiles, which shocked the servants in the household. They all knew that their master wasn't pleased to be hanging around with the Royal family. It was another reason why they were confused on Deon's behavior.

Deon went back into the estate right after Allethea had left, many would wonder why he was so happy.

'Why? What could be better than free money?'

He held up an insignia that Allethea had given him a few moments ago, it was his reward for winning first place according to her.

Creation looked at the plaque Deon was holding with an equally amazed look. It seemed that during the short time that Deon and Creation were together, his love for money rubbed off on her as well.

How could such a thing happen? Well, this was Deon, he was bound to start grieving over money whenever there was a chance to.

"The Empire is technically kind of broke right now, so this is a blessing to have."

"Because of the war?"

"Mm, tedious wars."

And now there was another war coming up. Thankfully, it was less expensive than the other ones. The Eight Year war was enough, so was what was about to become the war against the Abyss. This time, at least both sides could aid each other in supplies rather than being at each other's throats.