“What is it all about?” Countess Syaza became increasingly nervous.Shadow pushed the ledgers to them. “Look at them, stare at them, digest every bit of it.” She said off-handed even though she meant every word uttered.Those ledgers soon were passed from one hand to another, from one eye to another. Carefully taking notes. A couple of minutes later, they raised their heads, apparently confused.Shadow slant her lips, making a smirk. She placed her joined fingers in front of her philtrum, a hot air caressed his hand yet was ignored. There was something unsettling about the way she stared at them. It felt like a predator was cornering her prey. Malikul who was sitting on her right was amused while Lionhart who was on her left mumbled incoherently with a shaking head. His arms were evidently shaking for no reason, or did he have reason to be afraid of?A fear rose at the back of his head. However, as the duke of the territory, he didn’t easily give away his fear, thus, putting on a ca
“May we read what the contract is all about?” If Shadow saw the subtle trembling hand of Kamarul, she chose to keep quiet. Not because she wanted to protect the man, it was because it was fun to see the man flustered.“The contracts!” Lionhart corrected him.Kamarul went silent as he was confused as to why the correction was so important. The agreement inside was probably the same.He took the contracts and read them carefully. He was afraid that Shadow would manipulate any word.“I am not manipulating anything, don’t worry.” Shadow rebuked.Well, he didn’t know.“I am taking offense.”She wasn’t innocent as people ought to think.“Well, I appreciate it.”Also, the very reason why he needed to be careful dealing with her.“I understand your concern.”Again, he must read carefully to ensure his own safety. Shadow was crafty and evil.“Wow there!” Shadow tapped her fingers, giving a warning. “Kamarul, you are so evil. I am not that bad.”In unison, every eye shifted at him. Including L
Marquis Zainal, Duke Kamarul, Baron Sabir, Marquis Idham, Countess Syaza, Count Adzam, and Baron Ilham were in a daze after Lionhart dropped them right in front of a fort, just in front of the peaceful forest where the monsters used to invade. The soldiers accompanied them, with full equipment and body armor. No one seemed to know the current situation. Therefore, they waited patiently for their leaders’ command which was far more important than their own worry.Meanwhile, Kamarul fisted the crumbled unopened paper. His heart was thumping loud as he looked upward.‘What a beautiful evening.’The evening was indeed beautiful. It was a good day to have an evening tea. Instead, they were forced to be standing in front of the peaceful forest, staring into nothingness. Unless…He snapped his head to the south, where the monsters used to appear centuries ago.“Nah, she won’t stoop that low.” He relaxed. Except what if she did? He snapped back, watching intently at that place. “Ey…” He snor
“Kuhahahahaha. Amazing. Marvelous.” She choked on her own laughter.Clap, clap, clap.A series of claps accompanied the evil laughter. The atmosphere at the highest ground was as dreadful as the lowest ground, for a different reason, of course. Above, it became like a haunted house instead of a serene shriek like below them.“Tone it down, my love,” yet, Malikul didn’t hide his wide grin.“We can’t laugh at their downfall, Your Holiness.” Lionhart coughed, covering his suppressed chuckle. Their faces were so delighted after putting the northerners in a pinch situation. Had zero guilt in their voices or body language. Like at all.Count Mior who was somehow standing behind them hid behind King and Double with a trembling body.‘They are crazy. So crazy.’SHRRRIIIIEK!The monsters excellently created chaos everywhere they went. The soldiers were having trouble subjugating them. There was nothing better than to see their struggle till the end. She was slightly satisfied.Currently, the
“What is she trying to do?” Kamarul couldn’t fathom her peculiar behavior.Grrrr~The drakes and the three-headed snakes were rushing toward him in such a hurry. He had no luxury to look at her.“Kegh!” He unclenched his claws and set his jaw.“Now, focus, Kamarul!” Did he drop the formality? Her words jolted his whole body. Even though her position was higher than his, formality exists to respect a certain boundary. By not calling his title, she just demolished the little pride that he had.“Look carefully.” Her body unwavered.“Your Ho–”“Let me show you how Lion Fear worked.”Did she cut me off yet again? Kamarul’s eyes sparked with anger but said nothing they warranted Shadow’s smirk. For all he knew, Shadow loved to taunt people with her innocent smile.Best believe that he was the regular victim.Grumble~A subtle vibration was sensed on the ground. Kamarul instinctively looked at his feet before looking above him, where Shadow was.The temperature suddenly dropped and the mons
“Now, are we ready for negotiation?”“Yes, Your Holiness.”Shadow asked and Kamarul answered her politely.After the subjugation of the monsters and capturing a considerable number of monsters under the guidance of Shadow, Kamarul’s eyes didn’t cease from Shadow’s shadow. His eyes showed the greatest respect and his lips showered unending praise.He had looked at Shadow in an entirely different light and waddled behind her like a chick. He also ordered Marquis Zainal and Count Adzam to bring the teachers in advance. Now, they were sitting inside the royal room and placed Lionhart, Shadow, and Malikul as his top priority. He also assigned trusted servants around them. “Yes, please speak comfortably, Your Holiness.” His voice was full of giddiness.“Before anything else, how are you doing, Duke Kamarul?” A smug colored her face.“I’m doing better than I’d expected, Your Holiness.”“I see.”“This is all thanks to your guidance.” He praised her yet again.Shadow hummed. Frankly, she di
Shadow snorted in amusement.“This is interesting.” Malikul folded his arms over his chest.Kamarul squeezed his eyes, realizing his mistake.“This 120 old lady is much older than my 28 old ass, Your Grace.” She said in disdain.Right, how could he have forgotten? Syaza had outlived Shadow more than ten times her age. Syaza should know better and stay silent. Not only was she older than Shadow, but her noble status was also lower than Shadow. He glanced at pitiful Syaza.“Your Holiness, please forgive us.”Shadow showed her triumphant smile while Malikul didn’t even attempt to mend the situation. In this sense, they were like two peas in a pod. This genius couple seemed to enjoy their mishap. “I–”Knock, knock, knock.A knock stopped her from speaking her mind.“Enter.” She called.Marquis Adzam or Adzam bent his knees and bowed his head to Shadow. “Your Holiness, we have captured the teachers.”“Gasp!!” Syaza’s body was free from invisible restrictions and fell to the ground while
The moment she pinned her gaze onto the man, her sincere smile didn’t even cease. If anything, it stretched wider than previously. Her small finger moved back and forth, beckoning the man to come closer.“As you wish…” He scrambled on his knees and hands and brisk quickly toward Shadow. He stopped merely a few inches from her.The man sat on the floor, hands on the ground, legs folded cleanly as he sat weirdly. Watching the trembling man, Shadow’s sadistic side resurrected.“Ehem!” A warning cough alerted Shadow’s mind from thinking something bizarre yet fun. That cough was warning her from doing something that ruined the bigger picture.Right, the bigger picture. “Arman.” Shadow raised her right foot.“Yes, My Lord– eukh.” He clamped his mouth as the foot landed on his shoulder, holding him in his own place. “Please– please forgive me.”“Why do you ask for forgiveness?” Shadow chuckled in amusement.“Dare I say that I ruined your fun, My Lord?” He clenched his fingers and watched t