Prince Regar Virmilion
Secret Balamon

Prince Regar Virmilion looked at Balamon intently. He felt that Balamon's appearance was different from that of a thin and suffering villager, whereas he looked prosperous.

“Thank you Mr. Balamon for welcoming us. How are the people here,” said Regar down from his horse and salute Balamon.

“Bad Prince. After we lost Istanbul Province, the villagers of Prosperous had a hard time selling agricultural produce and livestock. Because we used to sell it to cities in the province of Istanbul which has now been controlled by Goblin.” Balamon pretended to be sad.

“Prophets of Balamon. We will try our hardest to take Istanbul province back.” Regar patted Balamon's shoulder. “Is there any Lodging in this village? We will rest here only, because soon it will be night.” Regar did not see any Lodging in this village, except for a large Mansion that had been seen from outside the village.

Balamon smiled, he felt relieved. Because Regar does not mention tribute. Now he thought about where the Prince would stay, while there were no livable houses for villagers.

“Sorry Prince. There is no Lodging in our village, because Prosperous village is not a trade route. What if the Prince went to the next village,” Balamon replied that he did not want Regar to linger in his village, because he did not want the cover to be revealed.

“What to do to the next village? There was a huge mansion. Does it belong to traders or landlords in this village?” Regar glanced at the pale-looking Balamon getting such a question.

Balamon thought for a moment, he did not want the source of his property to be investigated for its origin.

“Ah, that's my father's Mansion. He used to be the owner of a large farm in this village, when the village of Prosperous was still the center of the farm of Damascus Province,” kilah Balamon.

“Oh, yes? We would love Mr. Balamon, if you would allow us to stay overnight at the Mansion,” said Regar with a big smile, leaving Balamon terrified. Because he felt that there was an implied meaning to his smile.

Inevitably, Balamon allowed Prince Regar Virmilion and his subordinates to stay at the Balamon Mansion.

The moment they entered the huge Mansion, Regar was made to be astonished. There were no valuables inside the Mansion, even if the conditions were well taken care of.

“Welcome Prince in this simple Mansion,” Balamon said with a faint smile, as his son had moved all the luxury items into the underground bunker.

Regar felt suspicious, not even a chair was in the luxurious Mansion's living room. Since Balamon was the village chief, there should be cheap seats there to welcome guests and villagers who were consulting him.

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“Balamon! We've been waiting for you outside the village gate. However, you did not show up. Did you renege on our deal?”

The five green creatures that Rear had faced while being members of the Isfahan Wolf guild appeared in the Balamon Mansion. They looked very angry, because the Elves promised by Balamon did not go to be delivered, even though they did not like to wait, even if only a few breaths.

Balamon immediately turned pale, his cover was finally discovered by Prince Regar Virmilion who was the husband of Queen Violet Celestine.

Balamon waved at his sons, who immediately came out of their hiding in the Mansion.

“Kill those Goblin-Goblin! They attacked the village!” exclaimed Balamon who also directly faced the leader of the Goblin troupe which was the Platinum Swordman Rank.

Balamon himself was not sure that he would win this duel, as he was only the Swordman Rank Diamond. While his son was Swordman Rank Gold only.

Elsa pulled her bow and was ready to aim at the Goblin leader. However, Regar forbids it, as he hears about Balamon's deal with the Goblins, so he is curious what they have agreed on.

“You browse all the rooms in this Mansion. I suspect what the Goblin wants.” Regar sent all five Swordman men.

They immediately scattered through the large Mansion. Balamon who caught a glimpse grumbled in his heart, as Prince Regar Virmilion only watched him who had received many wounds.

“Don't kill them. We need them alive,” the Goblin Leader said to his men who beat up Balamon's men.

“For what they want this ugly and old Elf. Not that they usually take the handsome and beautiful young Elves for resale?” Liliana felt that something was awkward about the Goblin's purpose.

Not long after, one Swordman of Rear's men came to report. He said he found an underground bunker. Where found many Elves with condition bound there.

He also said, not only the young Elves were captured, but the old Elves and children as well. Most of them are refugees from Istanbul Province.

They were kidnapped while working on land owned by landlords. Since they were only refugees, there were no reports of Elves missing on the security side. Their landlords also did not care about their fate, as many other refugees were willing to work for low wages.

Regar was very surprised to hear it, he grew curious. What exactly did these Goblins do to them.

The Goblin Leader looked at Regar, he saw Regar wearing the uniform of the Military Commander. And they were clearly outclassed when they attacked Regar who was escorted by one Archer Rank SS and two Archer Rank S, not to mention there were five Platinum Rank Swordmen as well.

“We have no intention of attacking Damascus province. We came to take the goods we had bought from Balamon. So, please let us take our goods and you can take all the treasures. We will also provide today payment for you.” The goblin was trying to negotiate with Regar.

“What do you mean. If you want to take him, I don't have a problem. What if I'm going to replace them. Because my son found abundant treasure in his underground bunker.” Regulars also try to explore further what exactly they want.

The goblin did not believe it with the offer from Regar.

“How about you give us the items we ordered. Then we talk about a deal, do we believe in you or not?” say the Goblin.

Regar smiled widely, “You from earlier said the goods. However, we don't know what kind of stuff you want. There are many treasures Balamon has collected in his underground bunker.”

“Elf live! We bought a live Elf from him. Be it Adults, old and children. Bring it all to us,”.

Regar waved at the Platinum Swordman to give the Elves locked in underground bunkers to them.

“So, can we start talking about the deal. My subordinates are picking them up,” said Regar approaching the Goblin.

Alisa wants to follow him, but Regar forbids. Because he wanted the Goblin to believe that he meant the deal.

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