Take over

Within Renner's chambers, Arthur and the princess were seated with the tables being the only thing separating them. Edstrom was standing behind Renner while seemingly trying to appear as small as possible and avoiding any eye contact with Arthur.

"Wait, you're actually stronger than Gazeff?!!"

Brain Unglaus, who had been unwilling to speak today, shouted with a bit of shock in his voice.

"I suppose you could say that"

"So you being taught by Gazeff was a lie?"

"I mean, I do train with him. That part was true"

"So you tricked me?"

Arthur could only shrug his shoulders, deciding to not confirm nor deny Brain's question. Renner, on the other hand, could not help but find their conversation a little amusing.

"There is nothing to really complain about though is there? You'll get to train here with the knight and get the opportunity to train with Gazeff, which will help you in your quest to defeat him. This is a win for you"

Arthur explained and Brain was prepared to protest further but realised what Arthur was saying is true, plus if Arthur was stronger than Gazeff that means his technique God flash wasn't a complete bust like he thought, at least he was probably strong enough to face Gazeff with it.

Although the fact that there was someone who could defend against that technique with one hand didn't bring him much joy and only served to prove that he was weak but at least that person was human meaning that height of power wasn't impossible.

"Anyway let's move back on topic, we were talking about eight fingers, Renner"

"since we have disclosed your triumph over six arms, this means that my brother or my father will try to attack eight fingers now that they're weakened as such we need to take over before that happens"

Renner informed, the plan was to take over Eight fingers and let the kingdom "destroy" the criminal organisation then Renner and Arthur will reform the organisation into a new one, one that will work for the benefit of the kingdom. You can't stop crime from happening, so it's best to just control and minimise it.

"How do we do that then?"

"That is where you come in, my dear Arthur. Right now, I'm certain eight fingers has a lack of manpower. We also dealt a significant blow to their bases, this means they're at their weakest right now…"

*Knock Knock Knock*

A knock interrupted Renner's explanation. deciding not to continue, she told the individual who knocked to come in, and she did.

Opening the door, the maid entered.

"excuse me, your highness, I bring news from the noble court"

"Go ahead"

"The king has decreed that Sir Arthur Pendragon will be awarded with the title of Baron, and the ceremony for his ascension to nobility will be held tomorrow at noon"

The maid stated and the room fell into a drawn out silence, Arthur was more than a little shocked however the princess Held a neutral expression, there was a slight tug as her lips as a smile tried to force itself onto her face but she remained composed.

"thank you for the news, you are relieved"

Renner told the maid to leave and the maid left.

"Well that's something"

The blonde haired knight spoke first and turned his head towards the Princess. Renner placed a hand on her mouth before her mouth stretched into a smile, and she let out a gentle and melodious laughter, much like a true princess her laugh was beautiful to hear.

Arthur could not help but note the fact that this was the first time she's ever laughed. She mostly giggles rather than actually laughing.

After a few seconds, the princess composed her and wiped a small tear off her eye.

"how transparent, but I suppose this works in my favour as well, helps get rid of an issue that was becoming troublesome to deal with"

She said as she looked at Arthur's face and appreciated its features. She wondered if she'd ever seen an individual more attractive.

"Something the Matter Renner?"

He asked.

"I'll inform you about it later for the time being let us go and take over eight fingers. The new maid you acquired for me is very useful"

She said, flashing Arthur a beautiful smile that he could not help but be pleased by.

"very well"

...….

So how are things going on your ends?"

Hilma queried her colleagues, her voice seemed tired, and there were bags under her eyes, an indication of tiredness and a lack of sleep.

"Well as far a business goes, everything is going well"

Zweden answered, He also looked a bit more haggard than usual, his prim and proper attire and look had started to look less and less presentable.

"unfortunately however now that the entirety of six arms is gone, more and more people are getting a little bold and honestly it's getting a bit tiring"

He continued, it has been only a few days since they lost their remaining security department and with the news they've heard it seems the cause for their disappearance was because of the princess and her dog.

With six arms gone, the customers as well as upstart wannabe crime bosses are starting to become bolder by the day, within such organisations like eight fingers, violence was a great negotiating tool and now that they practically lost it all, the people they've kept silent all this time have begun to test their luck, trying to see what they can and cannot get away with.

"in hindsight completely dismantling the security department was a mistake"

Hilma stated, even though six arms was only six members that were truly powerful, they were quite feared in the underworld and the fact that they were within Eight fingers was enough to deter most criminals from trying anything, however now things are different.

"this is all that Bitches fault, it makes me sick that the people of this kingdom love such wretched ugly little thing"

Cocodoll spoke, his voice had a much more manly tone to it than usual. His distaste for the princess was never hidden but right now it was clear as day.

"Well its–"

*Knock Knock*

Hilma was quickly interrupted by a sudden Knock on the door, everyone In the room gave each other confused looks, they were certain they had informed the servant not to be interrupted.

Hilma strolled to the door, her heels clicking and clacking as she walked, she opened the door just enough for half her face to be seen and she was greeted by one of the servants.

"I thought we instructed you not to disturb us!"

she said with a frown on her face, the blonde haired servant girl shrunk under her stern gaze.

"Apologies ma'am but there's guests who–"

"I don't care, tell them to leave, we don't have time for them!"

"That's quite rude, don't you think Hilma"

Edstrom stepped forward revealing herself.

"Edstrom!!"

With the shock from Hilma Edstrom took advantage and quickly pushed the door open and entered the room and forced Hilma to stagger back.

At her entrance all the members of eight fingers quickly stood up with shock on their faces, the Edstrom's appearance was shocking but what was more shocking and the reason they all suddenly stood up was because of the two people behind her.

stepping out of the way, Edstrom allowed for the blonde hair knights to step forward and speak.

"Good afternoon I do hope we aren't interrupting anything Important"

Arthur spoke as he stepped forward, his face showing a neutral expression. Renner stood behind him sporting the same expression.

"YOU BICTH!!! Ah–"

Cocodoll spat as soon as his eyes saw the image of the princess, how before he could speak any further something sliced his left cheek and forced him to shut up.

"No need to use such Language in front of the lady, keep that up and I'll take your tongue"

Arthur informed and properly established a hierarchy in the room, Hilma backed away from them and stood closer to her colleagues, the fact that Cocodoll suddenly got a cut on his cheek with zero hand movements from Arthur told her not to get too close to the man, unfortunately distance was irrelevant at this moment.

"What do you want"

Zweden asked, he understood quite quickly that if Arthur and the Princess wanted to kill them they would have done so, plus why have the princess come here when Arthur could have if the point was to kill the heads of eight fingers.

"To negotiate or rather to take over Eight fingers, we aren't going to negotiate anything"

Arthur stated and the heads of eight fingers all furrowed their brows at such a statement.

"You think just because You're threatening us with Violence we're just gonna give in? Go fuck yourself and that stupid ugly bitch beside you!"

Once again Cocodoll spat, the other two heads in the room could not help but mentally sigh, despite his weird nature Cocodoll was often calm, while his distaste for the princess was understandable, now was not the time to let it show.

"Forgive my colleague, sir Arthur, but you must understand we cannot simply let what You want happen, hence a negotiation would be appropriate"

Hilma quickly covered for Cocodoll, she was already tired today and it seemed that she wont get any rest, plus Eight fingers was in a situation where negotiating with the princess might be helpful.

"There's nothing to negotiate, either you submit to us or I kill you and we take over Eight fingers anyway.

"AH–"

*SPLAT!!*

Before Cocodoll could so much as begin to speak he was silenced, his blood splattered across the wall and his lower half left standing, both Hilma and Zweden felt the droplet of blood splatter on their faces.

Hilma gasped and quickly closed her mouth with her hands as her eyes bulged out their socks in shock and fear, while Zweden on the other hand maintained his posture keeping a calm expression outwardly but inwards his reaction was similar to Hilma's reaction.

"as I was saying. Submit or be killed"

Arthur let his demon lord's haki drown the whole room, shielding only Renner from its effects.

barely a second after releasing his Aura both individuals took the knee, barely any resistance from them and Arthur Smiled at such a sight.

*clap*

"Excellent"

Renner clapped once and spoke, Arthur's part was over, now it was her turn to speak.

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A/N: Thoughts on the chapter? Anything out of place or felt rushed? Please inform me, help me improve.