Offer 3

Fia continued with a smile

"That's not everything, your family will also get many other perks.

For example, they won't have to pay any taxes as long as you maintain your relationship with us.

On top of that, they will gain premium access to private establishments, such as pools/clubs/hotels/restaurants, and many more across the duchy.

They might also get invited to a two-week-long trip to the Capital or other cities in the Kingdom for sightseeing.

Not to mention the fame and prestige you and your family will gain."

She kept quiet and focused on Leus' expression.

'The benefits just don't end huh? Why didn't Arno tell me about any of that? I'd have been way less reluctant about it ...'

Leus couldn't help but smile like an idiot, and Fia just loved that expression.

"If there is anything else you'd like your family to have then let me know, and we can work it out"

Leus didn't have anything on his mind,

'What's even there to ask for at this point? I think we got more than enough benefits already ... I'm ready to accept the deal as it is now.'

"I think your offer is very good, I don't need anything else for them, B-"

Fia smiled

'He's not greedy, or maybe he just doesn't know how valuable he is.

Anyway, that's good for me'

She quickly interrupted him

'Before he asks, I'll offer more'

"Oh really? But we didn't even begin talking about the benefits you'd get"

Leus kept quiet, and she continued

"As a start, you will gain the status of a Nobel Inferno, which grants countless benefits, Including but not limited to:

- Living on the Red Mansion's 10th floor

- Having your own guard

- Receiving monthly funds

- Gaining premium access to all Inferno Establishments across the Kingdom

- Being able to apply for any Magic Academy in the entire world."

Leus was surprised to hear that

"The entire world?"

Fia nodded

"The entire world, you heard right!

You want to study Light Magic in the Luminous Kingdom? We will fund you!

You want to study Darkness Magic in the Dark Boulevard? We will fund you!

You want to study Earth Magic in the Stiletto or the Bayonet Kingdoms? We will fund you!

You want to study at Crimson Castle's Academy? Of course, we will fund you!"

She raised her finger and continued

"But I must warn you, depending on where you want to go, things might be complicated.

If you would like to go to the Stiletto or the Bayonet Kingdoms, then you will go as an Ambassador and get treated with a lot of respect.

But if you want to go to the Luminous or the Dark Boulevard Kingdoms, then your status won't be of any worth to them, you'll be just like any other international student. The Crimson Family doesn't have good relations with them, especially The Luminous Kingdom."

She took a deep breath

"You might have heard about The Vice Kingdom's Academy, acclaimed as the best in the world.

Attending that academy requires complete identity concealment.

Many have died when their status as nobles from the Crimson Kingdom was exposed.

While it's risky and advised against, we won't stop you if you want to go there."

Leus thought about what she said

'Those Vice are so serious huh? Well, I'm not power-hungry enough to risk my life for it so it's off the list.

Maybe after I reach Elite and my mother gives birth I'll think about it ... but I'm not really sure if I want to travel'

Still, having the option was much better than not having it

Leus nodded and said

"I understand"

Fia continued with a smile

"Living in the Red Mansion will not only grant you a luxurious lifestyle, but will also give you the potential to acquire whatever is needed for your growth, be it food, magical items, books, guidance, training, or whatever you ask for."

Leus calmed himself down a bit

'It's too good to be true, isn't it? Is there a catch?'

He asked

"I think I've understood how valuable what you're offering is, but what are you asking in return? Certainly, you aren't providing me with all this for free, Right?"

'Smart huh?'

Fia thought that to herself and then explained

"What we ask is very simple, sign the contract, follow the Mansion's Policy, and keep progressing. As long as you keep getting stronger and maintain your progress then we will do our part.

Your status as a Noble Inferno will be temporary. After five years, your situation will be re-assessed, and you can either get more or fewer benefits depending on what you're doing then.

At the same time, if you make serious progress in the first three years, you can ask for an early re-assessment to improve the conditions of your contract.

It all depends on you, Leus"

Leus didn't mind what he was hearing

'Living in the Mansion forever isn't my goal, 5 years should be more than enough.

By the end of it, I should be able to depend on myself outside of the Mansion, then it doesn't matter if I end or renew the contract.'

Still, he had a reservation

'The Mansion's Policy ... I'm not sure if I agree with it'

"What is the Mansion's Policy?"

Fia was surprised to hear that, no one asked her that question before

"It's just some general rules everyone follows.

For example, being a Noble Inferno will mean that you're officially a member of the Duchy's ruling family, which means you can't go outside and harass people.

You will no longer represent yourself, you will represent all the Infernos, and many other, similar rules"

Leus didn't care about that

'I'll just cut to the chase'

"Do you know about the area I control in the Slums?"

Fia nodded

"I do, but don't worry, your monthly fund will exceed the chump change you earn from that area by a lot, you don't have to worry about it anymore."

Leus furrowed his brows

'Chump change? What is she talking about?'

"What chump change?"

She said evenly

"Aren't you controlling that area to get a portion of the Protection Money they collect? It's okay, you won't need it anymore"

"No, I do not take any money from that area."

Fia tilted her head a bit

'Doesn't take any money? But I'm sure that they collect Protection money like all other gangs, I've confirmed it.'

She thought that maybe Leus was lying to her, but it didn't really matter

"What does that area have to do with our relationship?"

"I want to control the sector my area is in"

When Fia heard that, the expression on her face changed.