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Jet realized his mistake and broke out in a profuse sweat. But before he could formulate a correction to his terms the Fae responded.
"And why should I do that? The House Builders no longer own their old home and carry no authority in Creation. You have no right to demand such. And it was not by my hand that I've been summoned. I was called here by the people of the village who wished to pay me tribute!"
"Tribute? You devour the dreams of men and make them your slaves!"
"Perhaps the same could be said of all lords. And since these people lacked one, I graciously provided."
"Your words are as empty as your soul. These mortals ill need a savior such as you. They demand a lord that can elevate them above heaven, me! I lay claim to these people. They are mine! By the right of the builders and my might!"
"Thine arrogance is eclipsed only by the darkness in thine soul Villain! But enough talk! I tire of these dealings. I've granted thine the audience I must. Leave this kingdom so that we may fight another day over the land! Unless thou canst offer a suitable offering in exchange for our placidity..."
Markolab grumbled.
"Phew. It didn't accept. Good. That means it's greedy and impatient. It wants to predate on the people unobstructed, rather than twist the deal in its favor."
"But what do I do?! This is insane! It's like I'm talking to an insane wall!"
"Exactly. Which is why I urged that you don't come here! The Raksha do not follow conventional logic. Dealing them is difficult and perilous with rewards that simply don't outweigh the risk attached. Which is why you kill them!"
Jet suddenly had an epiphany.
"Laerd Cumhaill. It appears we're at an impasse. We both want the same thing, lordship over the dominion. Are you willing to duel for it?"
The eyes of the fae glint with a myriad of shifting colors, revealing a ravenous hunger that gnaws at Jet's very soul.
"A challenge? Splendid!"
It brandished its feather sword with an elegant flourish, sending ripples of color and sound through the air.
"We fight one on one! If thou art victorious I shall acquiesce! But if I triumph, thou shalt come with me on a tour of the neighboring freeholds and proclaim before the fairy courts my superiority over yourself and the demon princes! And you relinquish your claims over the land! Agreed?"
