“How much do you want?” A young teenager, no older than 16, asked while looking at a certain black-haired feline. However, despite what her ears might have suggested, the rest of her body looked as human as any other, with the exception of her tail that swung behind her.
“Me? Let me think. What would a girl like me want?” She tapped on her lips while thinking before looking at the boy beside her.
He was surrounded by only two guards, yet from the aura they were released, she could tell that she wouldn’t have the ability to take them on.
And even then, it wasn’t like they were extremely strong. Sure, their power was magnificent, but what caught her eye the entire time was the armor they were wearings, as well as their sheathed weapons.
“How about this, Mr. Prince. You know that I’m quite the greedy cat, so I don’t think it will come as a shock to you that I would want money, right?” She asked before getting uncomfortably close.
The guards placed their hands on their blades and were going to decapitate her without a second, however, they saw their Prince raise his hand and tell them to stand back.
The prince then extended his hand forward and caressed her face for a moment before letting out a small smile.
The guards quickly eased up, yet they both watched Greed carefully. Despite the Darkless organization being a mostly secretive one, that was only the case when it came to the public.
Royals, nobles, and many other factions knew who and what the darkless organization was, and they always had a few people keep an eye on them at all times to see if they were going to become a threat to them.
Of course, the organization was nothing compared to the kingdom, however, certain individuals made it hard for them to attack it despite how much of a thorn at their side it had been over the last couple of decades.
The organization didn’t commit any large-scale crimes.
Sure they would wipe a village off the map every now and then, but that wasn’t any cause for the kingdom to release a full-scale attack on them.
However, that wasn’t the reason they hadn’t attacked yet.
The reason was because of a few individuals they thought could deal more damage to the kingdom than the kingdom could deal to them, and one of those people was Greed.
Sure, at first sight, she might seem harmless… Maybe even trustworthy, but not only was she a vixen, but she was also extremely tricky, just like a fox.
It was almost ironic. She was supposed to be from the feline tribe of the beastkin, yet she had all the characteristics of a fox.
“What is it that you want?” The prince asked while Greed quickly sat on the table and looked at him with a seductive look.
“Uhm… I don’t know. Maybe…” She faced to the side as a blush ran up her cheeks, however, her eyes were still locked with his.
“Maybe, I can become your wife?” She asked, and at that moment, the prince’s eyes shone with a glint of blue mixed with gold.
“Hmmm. For this organization?” He asked while stroking his chin, yet despite his act, in reality, he had already mentally accepted her offer, and she knew that.
“Do you want more?” She asked before tilting her head to the side.
‘Want more?!’ He widened his eyes. He was sure that he would have wanted to marry her even if she didn’t ask him to. He couldn’t take his eyes off her. He couldn’t understand it. When he entered the room a few minutes ago, he felt a small big of attraction toward her, yet it was nothing big.
However, now he could not help but feel like he wanted to get on one knee and ask her to marry him right there and then.
“I’m just worried about War… What will she think if she found out that her organization was sold to the kingdom?” Even though his mind was filled with thoughts that probably shouldn’t be uttered, he could not help but shudder when he mentioned war.
He could still remember the stare she gave him the last time she was on the continent. It was when she wanted to meet with his father, the king of the Xylem kingdom. He was just a kid back then and thought he was all mighty and powerful because he was a prince, but she showed him what it meant to be weak with a single stare.
He even had nightmares after that incident. Nightmares that went on for months until they had to finally commission one of the best healers in the kingdom to create a spell that would stop those nightmares.
“Oh, her? Don’t mind. She’s off in the demon continent goofing around with the locals.” Greed chuckled before caressing his face one more time.
“So what will it be, Mr. Prince?” She asked, causing his eyes to shine once more.
“I-I agree!” She shouted.
“But, your highness…”
“No buts! We’re doing it!” He shouted again.
“You’re letting your hormones think for you! It would be better to inform his majesty before doing anything rash-“
“Shut up you damn imbecile. Don’t make me strip you of your title! Remember, you’re nothing without your armor, and I can take it away with the snap of my fingers!” He shouted, causing both of them to step back.
“S-So! Is that all you want? Marriage?” He asked with an excited tone while rubbing his hands together.
“Well, I’d also like it if you were to make me a citizen of the kingdom, a noble, and maybe a little bit of land of my own? That would be nice.” She giggled.
“Anything for you, my love!” He shouted, however, he was quickly cut off by a knock on the door.
“Greed…” A young handsome man with jet-black hair and piercing silver eyes walked into the room and looked at the prince for a moment before looking at Greed.
“It’s madam Greed to you, Eclipse.” She chuckled and crossed her arms before jumping off the table she was sitting on.
“Madam… Greed.” He repeated.
“Yes?”
“The execution is in order. 5 hours are remaining before it begins.” He explained
“That’s good. How’s Arlem doing?” She asked with a slight smirk.
“He’s… You’ve been a little hard on him, madam.” Eclipse muttered, yet she still heard him.
“That’s good. Just like he did to Aleck, I did to him. I found a glaring weakness in him, and I took advantage of it just like any good person would.” She giggled again.
“…”
“Do you have an update on my favorite pet?” She asked, causing the Prince to frown.
However, just like an obedient dog, he didn’t say anything either.
“You mean… Game?”
“Yes.”
“Well, as you know, he’s been compromised just like the rest of the city. I assumed you were bored of him…” Eclipse replied with a little worry in his voice.
“Oh! Well, I’ve been keeping him around, after all, he’s going to be my grand price after all of this is over.” She looked up with a heartful sigh, but the Prince was looking even more angry now.
Or was it… Jealousy?
Jealousy that someone other than himself could catch her attention?
He felt like punching a wall out of anger, but he quickly contained himself.
He didn’t want to look bad in front of Greed, after all.
“Bring him here… I want him to watch with me from the top as we execute Arlem. Call the rest of the generals too, as well as… What’s his name? The one that was going to get the Judgement title.” She asked.
“Yeah, him! Bring him too.”
“Understood.” Eclipse bowed deeply before turning around and leaving the room.
Greed did the same a few minutes later, leaving the Prince and his guards alone in the room.
They didn’t want to say anything because they didn’t want to lose their jobs, but if the king, or even worse, the queen found out about them stepping aside and letting this happen, they would be facing something much worse than simply being stripped of their role and rank.
“Prince… Please reconsider.”
“What did I tell you?” The prince spoke in a threatening tone.
“But, you have to understand. She’s manipulating you. She just wants to become a part of the royal family so she could have more power!” The other guard explained.
“No! She loves me!” The Prince shouted before pushing them out of his way.
“And I’ll prove it to all of you! I’ll prove that she has a heart that only belongs to me!” He gritted his teeth before remembering that name she said.
“Game… You won’t take her from me.”
***
“Achuuuu!” Silas sneezed before rubbing his nose.
‘Awww.” Jessica voiced as the urge to squeeze Silas’ cheeks began to overtake her instincts.
“Bless you.” Eclipse raised a brow. He hadn’t seen many awakened humans sneeze before, let alone one as strong as SIlas.
“Thanks.” Silas smiled at Eclipse before glaring at Jessica.
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