Chapter 236 (1): Little Devil’s Smile
“Huh? Me meeting the Death Knight?”
In Auston’s study at the Lando Estate, Wayne stared at Auston with wide eyes, raising his voice. “Are you out of your mind? It’s the Death Knight, who doesn’t even bat an eye when killing people. You’re telling me to go on a suicide mission.”
The birthday celebration held in the suburban castle had come to an end. Angelo, the Mayor of the Financial Town, had caught a cold that developed into pneumonia. Unable to do his work, he had no choice but to resign and disappear from the public’s view.
Chante, the Prince’s lover, was said to have left Windsor to further her artistic pursuits. To outsiders, it seemed like Mayor Angelo had introduced his relative to the Prince to create scandals within the royal family, and for that, he had stepped down from his post. Chante also suffered the consequences and ended up being driven out of Windsor.
Only a select few knew the truth: Angelo and Chante were dead, and Juliette, the demon familiar manipulating them, was executed by the Death Knight. That was how the night ended.
Celeste reported back to the Minister of Magic about the Death Knight’s demand. Shadow Nightmare was a divine artifact, and it wouldn’t be unsheathed without a cause. If there was no cause, there had to be benefits to be gained.
In other words, pay up.
The Queen spent a night pondering and still couldn’t figure out why the Death Knight had been so cooperative, but it was a good start. She summoned Auston and told him to continue expressing the royal family’s goodwill. Auston had done well last time, forming an alliance with the Death Knight successfully, and the Death Knight had honored his commitment.
Since Auston had proven his usefulness, he should do it again!
That was what led to the conversation in the study.
Megan set up a soundproofing barrier, leaving the two scumbags to their staring contest. Auston was going to hand Wayne the royal family’s goodwill then and there, but Wayne wouldn’t accept it. Life was about the little rituals. He insisted on meeting Auston at the Western District Great Cemetery tonight.
The reason was obvious. Even Megan, who was openly eavesdropping, could figure it out, let alone Auston himself. Trash Jr. wanted to kick Trash Sr.’s ass.