Part 6:

“Hiring you.. as a private investigator working directly for me. I need to have you directly under my supervision, so I know you’re not going to run your mouth” she explained.

I raised my index finger signaling a condition.

“… I will accept it, only if you… throw in a tea purchasing clause… you can’t have me… without my tea. We are a package” I said.

“ I have no idea what is with you and tea, but alright…” she said.

“It is fine… I don’t expect you to know anything about refined taste…” I scoffed while shrugging.

Rai removed her blade from my neck and kicked me in the butt throwing me off balance and making me hop a few times until I finally fell on my face.

“Is the grass to your refined taste, Sir Roland? Perhaps you might want to make some tea from it?” She scoffed.

I got up on one knee and then stood up and looked back, glaring at her for what she did.

“Oh… scary~” she waved her hand.

“Now, since all administrative matters have been dealt with. There is something we must establish…” she said, unsheathing her sword.

I let out a deep sigh, reclining my head back.

“We need to establish the hierarchy here. Sir Roland, I challenge you!” she said, sneering.

“That is exactly why I dislike royalty” I said, facepalming.

“You all… are such a pain…” I added.

“Why did you lie to me about your magic? You thought I wouldn’t know?” She asked, glaring.

“What kind of dragon will be slayed by reinforcement magic? You are really a horrible liar” she remarked.

“So, when are you going to show your true magic? Lightning. Or do you want me… to drag it out of you?” She asked, smirking.

I smiled widely as I locked eyes with her.

“Rai… there is no way that you can defeat me” I proclaimed.

“Then… draw your sword, Roland. Today, I will claim your title” she said, smirking

“Greedy… as expected of a royal” I said, drawing my sword.

“Today… you will be humbled… Princess” I concluded.

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