Chapter 496: Decision
“So…” King Edward said from atop his throne. Derek turned away from Edgar and looked at the man. “Would you mind sharing exactly what happened? You said you paid a visit to them just to threaten them? Would you please explain? Is this something that is going to have consequences for Cydaria?”
“Well,” Derek started. He didn’t mind explaining things in a bit more detail to the king. He knew that Edward was just trying to do his best to protect his people. “As you know, I’ve made Bones and Ogre servants for my shop and such. They are former assassins from the guild and were very worried that the guild still has it out for them. So, I had to go and make sure that wasn’t true anymore. And… it isn’t now.”
“And that’s it?” Edward asked.
“Well, there was the part about Vanessa,” Derek said as he looked at the Shadow Witch. He then explained in detail pretty much everything that happened from start to finish. “And that’s pretty much it.”
“That’s it?” Edward asked rhetorically. His eyes were wide, and Derek was pretty sure if his mouth opened any wider, it would fall off. “I… I can’t believe you did that.”
“Again, brother…” Edgar said from the side. “This is Derek. Why are you surprised? I’m still jealous that he took Vanessa along and not me…” the prince clicked his tongue.
“Wait!” Derek said after realizing something. He looked at Edgar. “You’re not a prince anymore, are you?”
“Uh… I guess not,” Edgar said. “I haven’t thought much about it, but I guess I’m technically a duke now.”
“Duke Edgar…” Derek muttered. “I liked Prince Edgar better. Had a nicer ring to it.”