The genius alchemist

"Let me guess. You heard that I am the King's favored Lord and you want me to put in a good word with his highness?" The ogre stared down at Liam and spoke in a mocking him.

Hmmm? There was something like this? Liam chuckled inwardly and nodded with a grave expression. "Please, you know I did not do anything to deserve this. I am innocent."

"Thol city leader, you should have really thought about this before making an enemy out of my good friend." The ogre laughed.

I knew it. His being labeled as a traitor, summoned by the King, all the trouble he was in, everything was because of the damned mother and daughter pair.

I need to work those two harder. A lot harder and make them payback for all of this trouble. Liam shook his head helplessly.

"Lord, there is an explanation for everything that happened. However, I am not here to justify myself. I came here to make a deal with you." Liam said.

"I am listening?"