PLOTTING AGAINST HIM WITH LAME SKILLS

'knock' 'knock'

Lothaire knocked softly on Heaven's door.

"I know you can hear me. I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. I really am. I didn't mean it with the 'thing' stuff. Lothaire sighed softly. He didn't know that apologizing was this difficult.

"Well I .. er... I made you breakfast. I'll just drop it here". He gently placed the tray in front of the door and walked away.

"Master the King of Mael wants to meet with you. He heard of your quest to take over the kingdom so I'm guessing he wants an alliance".

" Tell him that what ever he wants in return, I cannot give so there is no point in forming an alliance". Lothaire said without a second though.

The King of Mael is known for his love for beauties and Heaven just happened to be at the cream crop. He wouldn't take chances.

"But Master the alliance will be very good to strengthen your power in the kingdom".

Estevan could already guess what his master was thinking. Sure like he thought, Lady Heaven is a bad omen!

"Lothaire...."!!!

Heaven's scream rang in the whole building.

"Haha". Lothaire laughed out. He could already guess whey she was screaming.

"You're hateful! Very hateful!"

"How could you put that thing in there... Go take it out now"! Heaven screamed in anger and fright.

The wicked man had the guys to serve her a reptile as breakfast. A freaking lizard!!

"Well I would have loved to but someone is angry with me and I don't know what would happen if I go into the room". Lothaire glaced at her slyly.

"You are really.... Gosh fine"!! I'll forgive you so can you take that thing out of my room now"? Heaven spoke in frustration.

There is nothing she is more afraid of than lizard. When you stare at it, it enters into staring competition with you! And it don't look away till you move.

Isn't that a clear definition of monitoring spirit? Somehow the lizard reminds her of Crystal.

"Alright since you asked so politely, I'll take it out"! Lothaire smirked and walked to upstairs.

"M-master about..."

"Carryout what I asked you to do Estevan"! Lothaire spoke without looking back.

*.*.*.*.*.*

"Dad I've made up my mind and I won't change it. What nonsense did she feed? "Blood oat? What bullsh"'t is that? " Leonile spoke in anger.

" You shouldn't asked what is true or not what you should be more worried about is the fact that Lothaire is really serious about competing with you for the throne ". King Hadrian scolded. He wondered why his son is not as smart as Lothaire.

" Hmm". You are right! Leonile smirked.

" I should be worried about the throne because with such power I can do anything and even conquer her"

" You should've already known that Lothaire visited the Left court but he came out few minutes later. So I'm thinking that his quest was not successful". King Hadrian had a rare smile on his face.

" Even if it was successful, it's just some bunch of old men. They can't possibly be enough to decide if I would take the throne or not". Leonile snorted with arrogance.

"Son listen to me. Now is a critical moment and I want you to be at your best behavior. Although the left court may not seem powerful, they hold enough power to pull down a king and fix another so you should try to gain their favour. Thier power covers over half of the kingdom."

King Hadrian spoke slowly, to make sure that his words were understood.

'why go through all this hassle when I can just kill the main culprit'? Leonile smirked as an idea popped into his head.

*.*.*.*.*.*

"The carriage is coming be prepared for attack". A voice commanded in a hushed tone.

" Master the trade has expanded from the North district to all the 10 neighboring kingdoms except Mael. The workers have been given a week holiday as you requested.

"We have also ventured into trading golds and so far we've been keeping a steady pace". Estevan reported as the carriage moved.

" Hmm". "Tell me the business we have not ventured into." Lothaire spoke lazily.

"M-master are... do you want to venture into all the businesses in the kingdom"? Estevan asked in shock.

"Ahem.." Well we have fabric processing, coal mining, furniture making, building construction, ha.... "

" That's enough . I want you to invest in any promising coal mine, and make sure to establish a strong footing. The rest are irrelevant. But really were you about to also call hair dressing "? Lothaire stared at Estan in disgust. What did the guy take him for?

Suddenly the carriage pulled to a forceful stop. And the horse neighed in discomfort.

"Why did we stop"? Estevan got down from the carriage to inquire about what had happened, only to find the coach man dead.

"Call the second Prince to come down this minute"! A masked man said.

"Who are you to ask my Master to come out"? Estevan stared at the group condescendingly. Staying with Lothaire all these years, naturally he is a skilled fighter.

"The horse kept neighing in discomfort. Obviously it had stepped on something painful.

Estevan drew out his sword, and beckoned them.

"You shouldn't be acting so high and mighty. After all he is just a nameless Prince." A man spoke mockingly.

Estevan charged angrily at them, with his sword on his hand. The clashing of sword could be heard as both sides fought fiercely, with Estevan not even the slightest bit in disadvantage, although he was out numbered.

Lothaire watched the fight in interest. Estevan really didn't let he down.

" Tsk. Tsk. "

" How dare you plot against me with such lame skills."? Lothaire looked at them in mockery and then stared at the dense forest before them.

" What kind of hidden mercenary wears white"? He chuckled darkly.

" Have I been so lenient to the point that people now think they can plot against me"? Together with Lothaire words, a powerful aura exploded from his body, and overwhelmed the whole area.

"The person that sent you. Should I call him brave or stupi d". Lothaire stopped before the men kneeling on the ground with trembling knee.

"Spare us My Prince". The leader of the assassins pleaded.

"Spare you?" Lothaire had a strange look on his face. Like he had never heard that word before.

"Estevan they are asking for a spare do you have any"? Lothaire cocked his head to slightly face him.

"Yes". Estevan nodded and shivered. 'This is the Master he truly knows'.

"Alright. Allow me to spare you". Lothaire smiled a smile that looks like that of the devil's.

"No... No. Please don't"! They all stood up and tried to escape but one after the other, the spare thrusted deed into each if their chest. Blood spewed everywhere.

A 'thud' was heard coming out from the dense forest.

"Go to your master and tell him what you saw, tell him exactly how you saw it". Lothaire spoke lazily to the figure shivering in the forest.

Estevan stared at the forest, but saw nothing.

" Master you... "

" Let's go it's almost time "! Lothaire retracted his aura, and walked back into the carriage.