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“There’s one topic I’d like to discuss before you leave.” You request their attention one last time.
“Milady, turn around. The madam wants one last word with us.” Velenius is far too chivalrous to let a lady be ignored.
“Make it dashingly quick.” The Archbishop half-turns to make eye contact. She is really fond of her vassal’s personality to go against his usual characteristics. She wants him to be respectful and beautiful no matter what.
“You’re aware why I’m here today, correct? You have alluded to it during our conversations.” You step forward without fear.
“Please, get to the heart of the issue, my amusing pearl. What’s the matter?” The Archbishop believes you have your eyes set on her knight.
“I demand your immediate cooperation as my right-hand *servant.*” You’re not here to negotiate.
“Amusing, aren’t you?” The Archbishop doesn’t entertain the idea for a moment.
“Milady, she’s serious. Aren’t you going to respond to her proposal? It’s the beautiful way.” Velenius steps up. He has a cheeky streak under all his gallantryness.
“I’d be overjoyed to make her one of my vassals! Such a pretty creature! Welcome aboard!” The Archbishop grabs your hands and pretends you’re on board with the church.
“No, Nashira, you follow my orders now.” You tenderly smile back.
“Why would I agree with that? Do you believe you have some sort of spell binding us to your will? That your elder father has some power over me? Ridiculous.” The Archbishop openly scoffs at you. “Let it be known to you, Ivanna Lazarus Tavarez, the Church is above all your mortal institutions. We lend our cooperation, you can’t demand it.”
“There’s always a first, baby.” You don’t mince your words.
The prison’s speakers are on, the frail voice of a man who has killed more people than hours he has lived echoes through the chamber.
“hh… heh…. Hhh… Bravo, child, bravo…” For the first time in your life, your disgusting biological father sounds proud. “Archbishop… I have… arranged… a meeting with your associates to negotiate… we will secure… your services… Hehh hh hhh…!” The communication cuts as he bursts into demented laughter.
