Novel Wait
Chapter 76 : Deal
"So what's the plan? How do you intend to prove the King is working with the demons?" Margo asked, as she threw a grape she found at Elias' bedside in her mouth
"We free the Flare folks first, and then investigate the King," He said
Margo opened her mouth to speak, "I'm not changing my mind, the Flares then the King. Either we do it in that order or we can't work together," He said frankly, not giving her a chance to talk
"Fine, and how do we free the Flares? We just start snapping every collar we see?" She said, sarcasm evident in her voice, "Please don't tell me that's actually your plan?" She said, more serious this time.
Elias deadpanned, "Of course not. We are going to fight a beast the size of a mountain, possibly kill it, and then mine crystals from a cave, the crystals are the main objective, keep that in mind " He said nonchalantly
Margo nodded, "Yeah, that makes more sense. So do we know what particular cav—wait, did you say the beast was the size of a mountain?!" She exclaimed, her eyes almost popped out of their sockets with how she widened them
"Correct, it's the only way we can free the Flares. I know you're strong, you may even be stronger than I am at the moment, I can tell. With two of us fighting, it should not be too difficult," Elias explained
Margo looked at Elias intently and he returned her gaze, "Fine, we'll battle the beast," She sighed
"Fantastic," Elias remarked, " As for the King, I won't let his matter be unattended to while we are away, I'll have trusted eyes watching his move.
I have someone in mind already, someone who is close to him, someone who won't raise suspicious glances if she watches the King's every move. She should be able to bring us proof, that is if there is any, to begin with," Elias replied
Margo cocked her head to the side in puzzlement, "And just who is that person?" she asked
"Queen Seraphina, of course," Elias said flatly, "Who else?"
"Huh?! Are you out of your mind? You want to tell the queen that her husband might be working with demons and, on top of that, still ask her to spy on him?! Madness," She ranted
Elias shrugged, "Exactly, you catch on fast, I like that," He said
Margo clenched her teeth, "I swear to the Goddess…" she muttered under her breath, "And just how do you plan to go about that?" She asked
A smirk that suggested he was up to no good appeared on Elias's face, "Don't worry, I have my ways. Just let me handle it," He said
Margo rolled her eyes, "Fine, do what you want, but if it should go sideways, which there is a high chance it would make sure to keep the church's name out of it, especially the High-luminary, I'm certain she wouldn't approve of your reckless plan," She said
"Let me propose a deal," Elias said, smiling at her,
Margo scoffed, "What deal?" she asked
"If I am not able to get the Queen to cooperate with me, I'll do whatever you want me to do without any complaints and still give you half a crown," He paused, waiting for Margo to soak it in, "And I successfully convince the Queen to cooperate, you'll let me teach you a lesson by spanking you ten times," He said with an indifferent expression Your journey continues at m v|l-e-NovelBin
"Wha—wait what?! Spank me? What kind of deal is that? There's no way I'm agreeing to that, it's unbefitting for me as a priest and for you as the child of light." She firmly declined as she shook her head
Elias chuckled lightly, "What's the matter? I won't be able to convince the queen, right? Or do you suddenly have faith in me," He scoffed at her
Margo's brow furrowed, "I don't, I put my faith only in the Goddess Lira,"Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"Then why the hesitation? Look at what you stand to gain; I would be at your mercy, obeying your every command. Doesn't the thought of it excite you?
Think of all the embarrassing things you could make me do, Ireleen would definitely be proud of you and you'll still get paid on top of it," Elias said, his words were sweet as he hoped to sway Margo's declination
It seemed to be working as Margo's once firm face began to ease up as she thought of Elias' offer, "How am I sure you wouldn't go back on your words," she asked
'Jackpot!'
"Easy, we will sign a contract and we will put a clause that says whoever goes back on their words will mentally turn into a chicken for a week," Elias explained, as he pulled out a contract he purchased from the store
Margo raised a suspicious brow, " Who has a contract just lying around? You're weird," she said
Elias ignored her remarks, "So will you sign? Or not? My offer won't stand for long," He asked
'There's no way he would get the Queen of all people to cooperate, it is an easy win for me ' Margo let out a sigh and with a confident smile, she read the details of the contract and signed off on it with her mana, Elias did the same
Elias' smile was wide and confident, "It is done then," He said confidently
'What's with that smile and why do I feel like I've just gotten played,' Margo thought to herself
"Yes..it is," She replied nervously
"Well, I better get started, wish me luck," He said as he approached the door
"Just leave," she said flatly
Elias was about to leave when he turned around, "Oh, lest I forget. You can't leave this room. We cannot have the King have any suspicions and your robes won't help either," He said
"I know, I'm not stupid and what's wrong with my robes, they're perfect," She said
"I thought you weren't stupid, your robes stick out too much. I'll have Lillian deliver food at the door, and maybe some clothes as well. Bye," He said as he left the room, not giving Margo a chance to reply.
Margo's eyes twitched in annoyance, "That arrogant punk, why does he piss me off so much," She said,
She glanced at the grapes, "Hmph," she pouted as she stuffed her face with a handful