As the last viewer exited the arena seats the ice surrounding Zander began to melt and boil. "What the hell is going on?!" The Prime Minister yelled in confusion. 'So even Esdeath's ice can't stop him then what will?' General Buko through as the ice quickly melted away. 'He is getting more and more interesting by the minute.' Esdeath though with no concern for what was happening.
Once the last of the melted ice boiled away Zander stepped out of the steam. "Damn that was fucking cold!" He said shivering as he put on his jacket and grabbed his sword. "I am pleasantly surprised. You are the only person to be able to melt the demon ice. Would you like to continue?" Esdeath said as she summoned ice spikes pointing at him. "Nah that would be too much of a waste of time. I would like to discuss my role as mercenary with the King."
"The King has returned to the castle for his own protection." Buko said from above. "If you would like to discuss your possible employment we can continue there. General Esdeath will escort you there." He says before turning his back to the balcony.
"Tatsumi head back to the training grounds and return to your training. Bois and Seryu take care of the 3 Beasts please. The rest of you will follow me." Esdeath orders turning back to Zander. "Please follow us." She says he nods and follows them out of the arena.
As they began to head towards the castle Zander walked next Esdeath with while Kurome, Wave and Run walked behind him. "What is your plans for my brother?" He asks only to be replied with. "Nothing he is receiving elite training from some of the Empire's best warriors so that he will reach his potential. So you don't have to worry about protecting him."
"That's the least of my worries, but keep a close eye on him. He very naive when it comes to people and also can be manipulated very easily with the right assets." He said glancing at Esdeath's large tits. "I guess that makes you resistant to a women's charm?" She says back looking at him out of the corner of her eye. "Well I am still human so I can't say that." 'Are they really flirting right now?' Run, Wave and Kurome all thought as they sensed a change between the two.
When they finally reached the castle they entered into the throne room it was the same as it was when Zander first came to it. "I see y'all took down my decorations." He said disappointly as they stood infront of the King and the Jaegers kneeled.
"Kneel before your king!" A royal guard yelled when he realized that Zander didn't. Suddenly he found himself frozen in fear when Zander looked at him. "I kneel to no man and surely not a child playing pretend." "Watch your mouth! You are talking about our King!" Wave yelled only to freeze at the sight of his own armour holding a sword to his throat. "Can everyone calm down now. He has right to an opinion, but I am the king even if he doesn't agree with it." The King said surprising Zander with how much he sounded to be using reason.
"Before we talk about your future in our military you said that we took down your decorations. Were you the masked man that invaded the palace?" The King asks Zander as Grand Chariot returned to its normal state. "Yes Night Raid hired me after they discovered my abilities and wanted to use me to put your forces on a wild goose hunt for the "Demon King" then they would kill some politicians when a gap appeared."
"Why are you telling us this? Are you trying to trick us or why not have you kill the king in the first place?" General Buko asked questioning the viability of his words.
"I was never sent to kill the king because they knew there are many people waiting to taking control when he dies are much worse then him. I'm telling you this because I am not contracted by them anymore, and currently searching for more suitable employers that have deeper pockets." Zander said.
"What Intel do you have on Night Raid?" "I've said all that I'm willing to share. I don't give out information about any previous clients." He says before pulling out a cigarette and igniting it with his fingertip.
"Very well you will be placed under General Esdeath's command for now." The king said and a massive grin appeared across her face. "You're are dismissed."
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Zander followed Esdeath, Wave, Kurome and Run back to the Jaeger's base. It was placed right on the edge of the place grounds which allowed for a large courtyard to train in and a large stone building for everything they could possibly need.
"Wow y'all really spared no expense." He said as he stopped in the middle of the courtyard. Esdeath blew a whistle using her fingers calling out the rest of the Jaegers and three beasts except for Tatsumi. "Yes, General?" They all said in unison as they kneeled in front of her. "From now on your training will be under Zander starting now."
"Hey! I didn't sign up to babysit." Zander yelled only to hear a snickering for a response and she walked into the building. "Fucking bitch" He says under his breath before lighting a cigarette and turning back to the Jaegers