Vol.1 Ch.40 Sign the Blood Contract.

Vol.1 Ch.40 Sign the Blood Contract.

As Rya and the group came closer to the estate. Rya finally saw how big the place was. The estate was about three stories tall and almost as big as a football field. It had many windows and balconies on both sides of the building as well as a large courtyard in the front where there were trimmed hedges. To say this was the only nice-looking place in Kishin would be an understatement.

"Well, this place is something else? I can't believe this is the mayor's house." Rya said quietly.

"Yeah, it's pretty impressive compared to the rest of the town. Makes you wonder where he got all this money?" Percy said with a raised eyebrow.

"I haven't come here that often, but this place has never sat right with me. I probably have to thank my uncle for this." Quinus said with a stern expression.

When they walked up to the gate to the estate the ten city guards came out of the front door and took a defensive stance. Which made Rya, Quinus and the group stop in their tracks as they were in a standoff.

'Well, another warm welcome? Goddess, why did this idiot just advertise that he's not to be trusted? Dammit, why can't things be simpler?' Rya thought as she looked around the area to see if there was any movement.

"What do you want!?" A guard yelled as he pointed a short sword at Rya, which caused Quinus to step in front of the guard.

"You better watch where you point that thing! She is part of His Highness's Entourage! Now where's Tomas?" Sir George asked with a stern look. He had his hand on his sword ready to strike if need be.

The guard looked at Quinus with disgust. "Oi! So, you came back after failing to deal with the Dungeon Core? What a shame, your Highness."

'Crap! We are getting in a fight with these guys, aren't we?' Rya sighed knowing this was going downhill fast.

"Your Highness... I apologi~" The guard took an arrow in the eye.

*Thud!*

The body of the guard fell to the ground when Percy swiftly executed him, which caused the other Guards to step back and look at Percy with fear in their eyes.

"Thank you, Percy... So, who else is a traitor to the future crown of Fiafyr?" Sir George asked the guards with a stern look.

"We... We were told to take you all into custody and bring you before Mayor Tomas." One of the guards said with a shakey voice.

"We'll get the mayor!" Another guard answered as he ran back into the mansion.

'Shit, Percy!? I didn't know you could be so ruthless. He didn't bat an eye at what he did.' Rya thought when she saw Percy shoot the guard in the face with an arrow.

After a moment a guy wearing black robes with red lines across his chest appeared out of nowhere.

"Y-Your Highness!? I-I'm glad to see you in good health. P-Please come in. Men, step aside." Tomas said with a trembling voice.

"Tomas! His Highness doesn't trust you. We know your allegiance is to Duke Alaric Revelia." Sir George said with a stern look.

*Swing! Swing! Swing! Swing! Swing!*

*Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!*

"Percy! Lady Dalia! Lady Rya! Don't let the others get away!" Sir George yelled as he attacked the closest guard.

*Swing!*

*Clang!*

Sir George took the Guard's arm off at the shoulder and threw him over the side of the bridge.

"ARGH!!" Yelled the one guard that was thrown.

Percy shot the one running towards the door.

*Thud!*

Dalia moves swiftly as she claws out the throat of the next closest guard.

"NOOOOOO!" The last guard screamed as he tried to defend himself.

'Crap! Well, here I go!' Rya thought as she used her Dark Earth magic to make two earth spikes shoot up from the ground underneath the Guard's feet.

"GRRAAAAHHHH~" The guard screamed in pain while he fell down into a third earth spike which impaled his chest.

The last guard fell on his butt as he begged for mercy and Mr. Aitken just stood there shaking not knowing what to do. Quinus cleans his blade with the sleeve of his left arm while staring down at Marko.

"Gentlemen... You two can either sign the Blood Contract or you can choose death. Tell me, what would you choose?" Quinus said with a commanding tone while his face started to look paler for some reason.

"W-We'll sign it, My Lord!" Marko said with a shaky voice.

Quinus nods as he pulls out a blood contract and signs it with his blood.

"It's done... So, if either of you tries to betray me, then you will die. Do you, both, understand?" Quinus asked with a stern look.

"Yes, we understand, my Lord!" Mr. Aitken said with a nod.

"Good," Quinus said as he turned to the rest of his party. "Well, it looks like we're going to rest now."

'Goddess! He can be so fucking sexy... Gah! I need to control these emotions! This can't be me!' Rya thought as she watched Percy and Sir George move around the room checking to make sure everything was clear. After they checked the rooms, Percy and Sir George gave the all-clear sign. That's when Rya glanced over at Dalia who had a confused look on her face.

"What are you thinking about?"