30. Negotiation.

"I'll get straight to the point. Mr Bane Curtis we would like to recruit you in the Chronos Empire." Marquis Mathew Continued "We are also open to trade, for your knowledge about that skill you just used in the tournament."

Hearing a proposal out of nowhere Bane shuttered , as he was completely speechless

"I..I.."

"Shut up, Let me deal with them." Hemdall quickly interrupted Bane before looking at the uninvited visitor.

"What is your offer ?" Hemdall quickly asked in a domineering manner.

Marquis kept a gentle smile before replying " We would present him a nobility title of a Baron, as well as 1 Million Gold Coins and his very own Mansion in the Capital."

Listening to these absurd offer both Samuel and Bane made a shocked expression, Nobility,Money and Mansion presented especially from one of the four Empire it was enough for Bane to live a life without anything to worry about.

Hemdall made a frowned face before saying "I am sorry I think you are not serious about us, we would like to refuse".

The gentle smile on Marquis Mathew's face was long gone, as he clenched his fist and replied "You might have gotten higher nobility title from other kingdom, but the difference between a nobleman of an Empire and nobleman of any random kingdom is like heaven and earth."

Hemdall murmured in a low voice as if he was talking to himself, but was audible enough for everyone around him to hear.

"It's my first time , hearing someone call Hebrion Empire as some random Kingdom."

Listening to Hemdall silent murmur , Marquis made a serious expression as he thought 'those hebrionians are also interested in him, I can't just hand him over to them.'

Marquis clasped his hand and once again brought a business like smile and replied "Let me revise the offer, we are willing to provide 10 Million Gold Coins, A Mansion and his own Estate as well as Hereditary Nobility title of Viscount Rank."

To be honest this was the most he could offer with his current status, and he felt it a bit overboard, but if it helps them one up on Hebrion Empire, it's a small price to pay.

~clasp~

Both Samuel and Bane exclaimed at a Same time , this was 100 times better than the offer before. And the most impressive part of that was

having an hereditary title, meaning he could pass it on to his next generation. There's also an estate and 10 million Gold Coins.

'These bastard has struck Gold' Samuel thought as he looked at Bane with a hint of envy, before suppressing his feeling with the joy of success of his friend.

Hemdall nodded his head and said "Let's sign the contract In two days"

"No need, we can do it right now." Marquis Mathew refuted before placing the magic contract in the desk.

'He seems to be in a hurry worrying, if there might be any interferance from the Hebrion Empire' Samuel though, as he looked with a hint of pity towards Marquis Mathew, who was getting scammed by his Master.

The procedure followed without any interruption,

as both of them took a mana oath to fulfill there requested demands. After the procedure was complete Marquis Mathew coughed a little before giving a slight bow and said.

" From this day forth you're a Nobility of the Chronos Empire, please be prepared to leave ,we are departing to the Empire within two days."

Bane nodded , before he paused and exclaimed "What about my parents ?"

"I'll send my Knight's to escort them to back your estate, then I'll take my leave Viscount Cortis"

Listening to those fancy title Bane had various conflicting emotions, as he looked at Hemdall and Samuel , as he knew he wouldn't be where he is if it weren't for these two.

Noticing Bane's gaze Hemdal quickly growled

"I'll slap you in the face if you ask me to call you by that title"

"Ha Ha ha ha..." Listening to Hemdall's statement Bane shook his and replied "theirs no need for that, you guy's can call me by whatever you're comfortable with."

"By the way, what was that talk about the Hebrion Empire." Bane asked curiously.

"That's why I told you, you guy's are completely clueless about how the world works."

"Even though it's been a while since war between kingdom's broke through, it's just a silence before the storm."

Listening to Hemdall , Samuel quickly asked "But the 4 Empires are miles apart from each other, they have no reason to fight each other."

"Just because there's no conflict between them now doesn't mean there won't be one in future, and don't forget they also rivals who keep each other's in check."

"Think about it, how could Chronos Empire let other's poses knowledge about magic swordsmanship, which even they don't have, Especially when it's supposed to be there Specialty."

"It is something completely unacceptable from the Chronos Empire's Point of View, and I just took advantage of that " Hemdall explained while giving a exaggerated scholarly pose.

Both Bane and Samuel looked at each other before giving a round of applause towards Hemdall.

***

" Where is that bastard of a Count , Summon him in front of me at once. " Rahim Valta roared.

"Haah, this scoundrel how many talented people have we lost because of this bastard."

Honestly the condition of the kingdom was growing worst day by day, the population was aging, and talented people leaving the kingdom , one after another.

"It's my fault, I should have put him to his place when he pulled that stunt 10 years ago. " Rahim Valta sighed, as he realised, how miserably he failed as a King and a ruler of the kingdom.

" If this goes on we might be in a similar situation as our neighbours , Solan Kingdom."

"Your Majesty, Count Murdoch is here." One of the attendee notified Rahim Valta.

"Your Majesty, How can I serve you?" Count Murdoch kneeled and asked.

"Stop pretending, you already know why you're here don't you ?" Rahim Valta growled as he looked at Count Murdoch with killing intent filled in it.

A heavy pressure of a 'King Rank Swordsman' pressed Count Murdoch down as he hapzardly answered "Your Majesty, if you give me a little more time I might convince Bane , to come back to Valta kingdom."

The pressure around Count Murdoch vanished as Rahim Valta gave a nod telling him to continue speaking.

"Your Majesty, as you've seen he has participated as an unaffiliated swordsman, It means he hasn't joined anyone yet, Give me a chance to bring him back here.

After giving a bit of thought Count Murdoch added

"I heard his parents are a merchants working in the Royal Capital, I'll even beg them if I have to."