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Shuri: ...Are you being serious or is this some sort of terrible joke that just isn't funny?

"I was asking because I wanted a stable supplier of vibranium but I can look elsewhere"

Shuri: So you are going to buy it from smugglers? Finally showing your true colors huh?

"I never said that I was going to buy it from smugglers there are plenty of options, contrary to what Wakanda likes to think there are other places that have Vibranium deposits in the world"

Shuri: If that was true then other nations wouldn't be trying to steal ours all the time

"That is because they refuse to look for their own deposits when there is a massive well known mine but that doesn't mean that it is the only place to find vibranium. It will cost more than going to a smuggler but you won't be able to accuse me of theft"

I hung up on Shuri without giving her a chance to respond. I already expected that Shuri would say no rather than beg for the vibranium I let her know that I could look elsewhere. Which is why I was now heading to Kahndaq for a potential trade deal for eternium as Thoris wanted me to look into it. I was to meet the current king of Kahndaq Black Adam. Even though Black Adam is a well-known isolationist dictator he has personally invited me to come to Kahndaq. Which is why I was already flying to Kahndaq of course only after I received permission to do so as I didn't want Black Adam to rip my ship apart.

With me was Dejah Thoris as she wanted to examine the eternium herself before we made any decision. Dressed up in her traditional Barsoom princess outfit (comic version) as we were meeting a head of state. I tried to convince her to wear something else but she insisted on that. Needless to say our visit will be very eye catching.

The reason I assume that Black Adam wanted to meet with me and even brought up the trade deal to do so was most likely related to my speech about the God Emperor of mankind. As a country literary founded on the mystical, a prophecy of a god king would be of immense importance to Kahndaq. Especially if we account for the fact of where Black Adam's power comes from.

As soon as we landed in our designated location Black Adam and local officials greeted us. They looked extremely pleased to see me and extremely shocked by Dejah Thoris was wearing. She seemed like the most regal harem girl ever as she clung to my arm.

Black Adam: Julian Black it is good to finally make your acquaintance and this must be...

"Chief scientist of Black technology from Barsoom Dejah Thoris"

Dejah Thoris: And first wife of Julian Black

Black Adam: Delightful to meet you as well first wife of Julian Black

I didn't plan on this I thought I was just her escort for her time in Kahndaq but she proved far more cunning than I gave her credit for. Although I am not opposed to such a relationship she is a stunning beauty but I rather it is discussed in advance. The worse part was that not only was this her first public appearance but this was televised. As I am a scam artist and not just some petty scammer I did what I did best in these situations I adapted.

Without a hint of hesitation I held her by her waist pulling her closer to me before following the delegation.

This scenario wasn't all bad as while being single granted me a lot of freedom it left me open to political marriages. Although this wasn't completely closed off with her statement of being my "first wife" many modern people are usually monogamous. This also opens a new can of worms with those who are more daring to adopt this as means to connect with me.

The positives aren't only beneficial for myself Dejah Thoris was a princess to be married for political reasons and would need to discontinue her scientific research after marriage. I on the other hand valued her mind far above her physical appearance and was helping to achieve her goal of creating terraforming technology. Now that she is my wife she will have more freedom to act independently and expand her influence to create a power base in the world.