Chapter 149: Arrangements

Chapter 149: Arrangements

Well, I didnt get mobbed when I asked Camilla and Clodia to work with me.

Thats something.

As Im arranging stuff for my departure to the academy, I hear someone shout from downstairs.

You flat-eared idiot! What is that?!

Thats how you attract foot traffic, you fat bastard! Camillas shrill voice reaches upstairs.

Oh, yeah? Do you want me to snap you in two like a twig of dry wood? Clodia shouts back.

I offered them 20% each of whatever joint we were working on. They are free to divide it again among themselves and their employees. I suspect Flaminia will want a cut from Clodia and the same goes for Camillas sister, the youngest member of the family.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

I finish packing my stuff in my new bag of holding while Princess Bianca sleeps soundly in my bed, letting out little squeals from time to time. Yeah, in the past four weeks, I could only bed one Princess. Thankfully, I had expanded my bed. The Wallorian Treasurer loves to occupy the majority of the space. The first time she came to sleep in my bed instead of her room, I was up, conferring with Lord Juler about our problems. I heard the little pig cry and didnt ask any questions; I just left my door open. The morning after, I found her sleeping with me.

I mean, I wish it were the other Princess but lets give it a bit more time. And lets not mention this wish of mine to said Princess.

After double-checking my personal belongings, I make my way downstairs. Master Lakaris immediately looks up at me, eyeing the two women that are bothering him right after. I think he didnt appreciate me leaving him at their mercy.

I have already given the guy my indications, and I have no intention of repeating myself. It was exhausting enough to think about everything. I told him that if I missed something, I would simply make peace with it. Im not going to go crazy about this stuff. I have one priority in my life at the moment, and thats

I look at Princess Laura sharpening a blade in her form-fitting armor. It was probably custom fitted to make space for her

Magic.

Thats the priority.

Magic. Alright.

My eyes roam, and they land on the two people I need to talk to.

Stan and Domitilla.

The girl has had some unspecified problems that delayed the start of our training. Now, Stanimal is reviewing the contract I had drafted, following Lord Julers orders. Looking at the expression of my favorite manager, hes taken aback.

I really hope that Lucinda didnt get a boyfriend. I mean, if she did, Lady Luck, let it be a person with some brains at least. Please, just please. Dont let it be a person whos insecure and jealous of past boyfriends. I already have enough problems.

Shes better now, isnt she? I smile. Juler and I overlapped so many spells on the woman that if she didnt at least feel better, it would be inexplicable. She could now walk without her bones breaking at every turn. However, we only earned more time. The disease will continue to advance. And the more we wait, the more shes likely to die.

Thats a little miracle in itself, Flaminia nods. I thought she was terribly sick. You really did something, didnt you? And this

You dont want to be a [Baker], Joey, do you?

I smile and shrug.

Not really, no, I admit.

Flaminia looks around the big bakery I built in a few months and then back at our books, stating the outrageous amount of cash Ive made. Shaking her head, she shoots me an understanding smile. Her squarish jaw would look out of place on any other woman, I swear. On her, though, it gives off a feeling of maturity and strong femininity.

And you are really going to marry the Princess?

If I beat the [Mages] at the academy and stop the war.

I stop to think for a second.

Wait a moment, I say, turning to Stanimal. Stanimal! Do I marry the Princess after the academy and then resolve the war during our marriage, or do I first have to resolve the war to get married?!

It is a fair question. Ending a war is a big commitment, and it will probably take some time. I cant wait forever to get laidiscover the wonders of marriage and fatherhood.

How did you draft this contract? Stans deep voice reaches me, not answering my question, though.

Research, I wink at him. So, when is the marriage happening?

If you beat all the [Mages] in a duel, Ill personally escort you to the royal court and make a case for your union. Of course, you will need to swear many things officially, in blood, on your magic. But if everything goes smoothly, you shall marry the Princess before ending the actual war.

Oh, yeah, baby.

Thats what I like to hear.

I raise a thumb to Princess Laura, who looks at me with a smirk.