The Eternity: The Colour of Fate
Chapter 83

Chapter 83: The Deal

"You still seem confused, Cheryl"

"e eh? Ah .. that .." Cheryl nodded innocently.

"Sigh .. haven't you noticed it yet?"

Alpha sighed and gestured towards her hair.

"Eh?" Cheryl pensively.

A shadow suddenly appeared in his mind, it was the appearance of the person who spoke to Alpha last time at the auction.

"Tu-wait! The blue! Is the child's hair blue!?" Cheryl then.

Alpha nods to Cheryl's words.

"Black blue hair, does that mean he's from the ancient Asteric clan?"

"Ah. That's right, try to remember again about the Asteric Clan and its members"

"Hmm ... This .. what is possible?" Cheryl's eyes are growing.

"Arc!"

"That's right, I probably wouldn't have realized his point if he hadn't shown up back then, After all, the Asteric is a hunted clan, its mysterious existence, there are very few people who dare to blatantly show the navy's hair"

Cheryl was still stunned at the thought of her king's words. After all, everything Alpha says is basically true and cannot be refuted.

Alpha then threw his gaze towards the distance. Staring at emptiness.

The atmosphere became quiet for a while.

"Your majesty, if so." said Cheryl breaking the silence with a serious look.

"Yes. The two princes should be able to complete this cooperation, whatever the stakes"

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A blond man appeared to rise from his seat.

"Well, it's decided ... Hand it over," said the man who was none other than Theodore.

A fair-skinned woman, in a formal suit, appeared to be slightly bowing respectfully, Colline.

"Hamba facing the majesty"

"Submit my duty to you" he said as he stepped out past Edward.

"Greetings to you, your highness"

"Tell your master, I want to meet him"

"Hamba heard the orders" said Edward.

"Collins"

Colline walked forward and handed Edward a small box. He followed Theodore.

Edward replied with a respectful bow.

"Ah. And also, Thank you for accompanying me to this amazing event" he said a step later.

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"Your Majesty, are you serious about this? I mean ..." Said Colline who accompanied his king in the car.

"Well, you don't have to doubt my decision on this, Colline .. Just do what I tell you, that's enough isn't it?"

"Ah ... it's true noble .. but, is this not suspicious, I mean ..."

"Joseph"

"Facing the Sylvania"

"Report your investigation of this trading group"

"Ah. From what I investigated, the Black Gold group first appeared in Ryuo city, Azasky. And made his first transaction with a magic artifact shop named An Luo. Since then, Black Gold has appeared in many transactions both small and large scale. There was no certainty about the identity of who founded, or who led the Black Gold group. Be it about the origin of the name, when it was established exactly, what its purpose was, or who the members were, even who led there was no information to list it."

"Hmm, that? So it's as if they never existed but still stand huh. So you can be sure, that both the people who stand behind him and the people who are deeply involved are really great and deep yes"

"Ah. That's right, at least that's important information, your honor"

"Oh? Are you sure that's all you have to report, Joseph?"

"e eh? Ah .. that's right, your honor"

Theodore's expression seemed to change, his originally relaxed figure was now transformed into someone with a suppressive aura fluctuation.

"Joseph, what's my purpose in giving you the order to collect this information?"

Joseph stiffened, however, Theodore was not the type of king to be easily carried away by emotion, he was a king with great ethics and wisdom. But what he was facing right now was a situation where this not-tempered king was angry, and that was not a good thing.

"Please guide you, your highness a troublesome servant"

"Tsk. I don't want you to do it again, Joseph. I know your vigilance, but you have to remember, life is like two different coin eyes, and only a fool sees it from one side without seeing the other."

Yeah, that's true. In reality Black Gold was indeed an organization with a gray origin and many bad rumors about it. But after all, business is run on trust. If indeed this organization is not a trusted organization, it may be doubtful if this organization has established cooperation with many influential figures in this continent, even one of them is Ruler of eight Cardinal whose existence does not play. That is what Theodore was thinking about.

"Hamba begs forgiveness from you, your majesty"

Theodore just let out a heavy sigh.

"Hmm? Joseph, back.."

"As your commandments, your majesty"

Theodore got up from his seat, "Hmm? What's the commotion ahead?"

"A-ah, that's .. Your honor, Miss Colline seems to be talking to a young man"

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A few moments before.

"Tok tock,"

I knocked on the wooden door in front of me. Right now, I am in front of a small inn near the auction mansion.

A beautiful woman opened it, she looked a little surprised when she saw me.

I slightly bowed my body and smiled sweetly, while the woman seemed to be confused for a moment.

"A-ah, sorry brother. Looks like you went wrong to the inn, did you get lost?" Sincerely asked.

I slightly tilted my head for a moment, and with a 'plain' asked.

"O-oh? Isn't this the inn of His Majesty Theodore?"

"E-uh? This is true, but what brings you to meet my king?"

"Hmm? I thought I made an appointment with him ha ha" he said cheerfully.

The woman was stunned for a moment. Well, I guess it's only natural, however, it's a bit unreasonable for a child to meet a grown man like that right?

A tall man with blond hair walked over to us.

"Ah, looks like I have a guest here." Her speech.

"e eh? Your Honor, this boy says that he has a promise with you"

"Oh? Really true?" He said while looking at me.

"Hamba salutes his highness Theodore, this is my lord, His Majesty Azalea." Uncle Ed interrupted.

The two people in front of me looked surprised.

"Interesting." He murmured softly, but I could still hear clearly.

I smiled cheerfully, while the man before me was staring at me with a hint of pressure.

"Ah. Isn't it a bit impolite for you not to let me in?" My chirps.

He smiled and let us in.

"Ah. Then I'll sit down" I said.

"Sit down, let's just say this is my apology for my impoliteness of not welcoming you."

"Um, you're overreacting, Your Highness Theodore."

"Huh, okay. Looks like I've been too telepathic with you, Mr. Azalea"

"Oh? What then? What you want"

"I think a little bit of testing can dispel this old man's doubts"

Theodore straightened his tall body. A powerful aura immediately seeped from his body.

Such a powerful aura of intimidation immediately hit them, even so, Raka seemed to be sitting quietly as if nothing had happened to her.

It's a little annoying, but it's still in my control, I guess, "Ah. I think you're quite good at controlling the aura of yes, Your Excellency Theodore" I said as I sipped tea prepared by Theodore.

"Oho? You're not affected, are you? Looks like you're quite interesting, it's not-it's worth it to be a leader of a trading group that's quite dominating"

"Pffts. Again you're overreacting, Your Majesty Theodore"

For the umpteenth time, this man in front of me narrowed his eyes, staring fixedly at me who was in front of him.

"Sigh, however, the basic foundation in a relationship is trust, not so Mr. Azalea" he asked.

"Yeah, I think I agree with you, Your Majesty Theodore. It is because I ask this cooperation from you. Surely because you are the one who really knows the consequences" I said sharply.

"Hey. Your Excellency Theodore, wouldn't it be impolite if you just kept staring at me while you muttered words about trust?." I said 'smile.'

His gaze became sharper than before, with a smile he said, "oh? Is that so? I'm really sorry, Mr. Azalea." Her speech.

"Is this not enough? How many things do you want, Your Majesty Theodore?" My toot.

Theodore's expression stretched again, he looked more relaxed than before.

"Alright, since this is cooperation, I will ask you for some things first, Mr. Azalea"

I sighed, then nodded in agreement to her request.

"Alright, first, I will not support you with my full strength. Second, neither you nor I have the right to interfere in each other's personal affairs without the wishes of the problematic party, let's say if I don't ask you to interfere, then you are forbidden to interfere. Third, our lives will not affect how this cooperation goes" he said with a warm smile.

"Ah, you really are an observer yes, your majesty. All right, I agree. Besides, I also have a deal with you"

"Oh? Say"

"First, regardless of who I am and who you are, we are a cooperative party. Second, regardless of what you or I do, we have no other relationship than this partnership. The two will not affect each other. Fourth, I do not want your support for myself. But over my country. Even so, what I do in the future is in the name of Black Gold, not my country" I said.

"You really interest me, Mr. Azalea. No, should I call you His Highness the Prince of Arcnight?"

I was stunned for a moment, before finally laughing, "I think we've agreed" I said.

Uncle Edward stepped out with a box in his hand. He bent his body and stretched it out to Theodore.

"Ah, well .. I hope you keep your word, Your Majesty Theodore" I said as I rose.

"Well, you don't have to worry about it, Mr. Azalea" Theodore got up and invited me.

"Collins"

"Okay, your honor"

"Hmm, in my honor, let Colline deliver you" Theodore said kindly.

I just nodded in agreement, "i won't hesitate" I said, ending our conversation today.

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