Chapter 5: Request accepted

"Where did you go?" I've been looking for you for a long time.

By the time Reynold reached his room, Garner was already waiting for him. There is a small disappointment on his face.

Some times, Garner will forget that he is the chief of a village. He will act like a little teenager who will be annoyed at little things. Reynold found his behaviour a little funny.

"I thought you had already left this village. What a waste of time. Did you change your mind to come and see this old man? Tell me the truth. I won't blame you."

Garner did not give Reynold a chance to speak.

"Hey, old man, stop acting like a child, and tell me why you are waiting for me."

Garner got a little annoyed with Reynolds' question. He is the chief of this village. But Reynold was treating him like a child. He knew that Reynold acted like an elder some times, so he did not get offended.

"You think I have no other work to do? Don't forget that I'm the chief of this village."

Garner lashed out at him.

Even though Garner is saying this in a serious tone, Reynold knows that this old man came to persuade him to become a Eunuch for his daughter.

After a few minutes of silence, Garner slowly asked him,

"What is your decision, young? Please tell me that you are ready to go for the royal palace. I also brought a present for you. I will only give it to you if you decide to take on the burden of protecting my daughter."

There is a big expectation in garner's face. He was playing all his cards against Reynold. Reynold also knew that the old man cared too much for his daughter.

If he has to accept Garner's request, he will be acting more like a servant and an Eunuch in the royal palace.

He was the king of a hidden family on earth. Numerous riches, valuable assets, resources, and women are available to satisfy him.

Most of his life on earth he spent in training with his grandfather. If he really acted like a eunuch, will he become a sinner to his family?.

Reynold was under a big dielama. In this situation, only his grandfather's words came to mind.

One day, during training, he started relentlessly attacking a family member who was giving him a tough fight. But accidentally, he struck hard on the fingers of the opponent.

That day, his grandfather locked him in a dark cell for one full day.

Next day morning, his chicha (grandfather) gave him a brand-new sword, which has a sharp end.

At that time his chicha said that "the person who knows where to be obedient is better than, who knows where to win." Never forget that you're a direct descendant of the Leo clan. When you grow up, you will be the king, and the king must always protect his family, no matter what happens.

"Hey, why are you not replying?"

Reynold was interrupted by Garner. Reynold was deeply thinking about what to do next. He knew nothing of this world or what lay ahead.

He can only think of his family members, especially his beloved grandfather.

""Old man, to repay your kindness, I will go along with your daughter. But if I find that there is nothing interesting, I will choose my own path.""

Finally, after much thought, he decided to accept Garner's request.

"Hahaha... that's a good choice, young man. You definitely don't regret it. I know that a strong man like you doesn't care what others think."

Garner started talking cheerfully like a kid who just got his candy. Even though he is the chief of a village, he was unable to recruit a person who had crossed the vayu strength stage.

Usually, after crossing the Vayu stage, they will be recruited as palace personal guards. So finding Reynold is great fortune for him. Even if he finds another cultivator, he has to be an eunuch to stay along side of a princess.

"Old man, stop fussing at me and tell me about the king of cloud nine."

Reynold interrupted Garner's laughter. First of all, he wants to know what type of place the royal palace is. So that he can assess the upcoming dangers.

"Oh boy, I know that you're not from anywhere near this place and that you know nothing about the politics here." That's why I brought the book ""The Emperor's Collegium for you.""

'In this book, information on the entire history of seventeen cloud regions and the biographies of every single emperor are presented. So you don't need to worry about these little things.'

Garner passed a thick, hand-sized book to Reynold.

Reynold opened the book, On the cover page, a stout, tall man was present, and the name "Arthur Kang, The Emperor of the Southern Star Continent," was written in golden letters.

There is an entire map of a kingdom on the first page. He kept the book aside.

"Old man, now I'm really curious about how a small village chief like got the chance to become a relative of the king?."

Reynold was really suspicious about how a rich king would accept a daughter-in-law from this small place. He seriously thought that there must be a catch in this marriage proposal.

But contrary to his expectations, Garner started laughing loudly.

"Young man, you are really underestimating me. Yes, it is true that I'm a small village chief. But my daughter has excellent talent in cultivation."

'When she was twelve, the king visited the forest behind this village. At that time, he saw my daughter and used a meridian orb on her. The orb will show the properties of meridians and talent for cultivation.

That orb glowed like peaceful moonlight. She has a superior meridian and excellent talent in cultivation.

After seeing the results, the king announced that he would take her as a daughter-in-law. He also promised me that he would give her a meridian cleansing pill at the time of her wedding."

""What is the Meridian Cleansing Pill?""

Reynold interrupted the old man. Garner was proudly talking about his daughter's talent, but he was ruthlessly cut short.

"Meridian cleansing pills help a person cultivate without crossing the vayu strength stage. Usually, a person with superior talent can cross the vayu stage at thirty years of age. But with this pill, one can easily skip the body-strengthening stage."

"Oh..it's ok.. Now I get it. Why do you have a smug face whenever you talk about your daughter? You've really got a fortune, old man."

Garner started giggling after Reynold comments.

"It's already midnight; we will talk about other things in the morning. Please take good rest, young man."

Garner started leaving after saying those words. There is an energetic smile on his face, like he has achieved his agenda.

"Hey old man, are you forgetting something?" Reynold asked questioningly.

"What is it? Do you have any special requests?"

Garner asked like an elder looking down on a small child.

"You are really a stinky old man, Garner. You said they were present for me. Don't tell me that it is that book."

Reynold berated Garner.

"Oh, where are my manners? Sorry, young man, I completely forgot about it."

"Please accept this present as a token of my gratitude."

Garner gave a small book to Reynold.

Reynold did not see what it was. He kept it aside like the previous one and prepared for sleep.

Garner exited Reynold's room after a long stare.