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Chapter 53 - The King's advisor

As soon as Kiro sits , a knock is heard on the door . Kind of annoyed , Kiro stands up and heads to the front door . He opens it and sees Vesper waiting for him .

-Greetings Reaper .

-What is it Vesper ?

-May I come in ?

-Suit yourself .

Vesper enters the mansion and directly heads to the living room . He sits on one of the chairs and waits for Kiro to sit as well . Kiro takes seat , then he says :

-So what is it now ?

Vesper takes a deep breath and replies :

-I have another task for you , This will be a hard one , I guarantee you .

-Please Continue .

-I need Count of Arye , Calhoun Eis Hounderthel dead . I need this task done as soon as possible .

-I'll need more details .

-Calhoun Eis Hounderthel is one of the most important nobles of Hellar . His connections to the royal family do not come into my profit , In fact he is causing me and my associates a handful of problems .

-Go on .

-He is the King's personal advisor , due to his position he stays in the Castle of Menal . It will be easy to spot him . He's a tall young man , wavy copper hair and he possesses an golden amulet, which he never takes it off .

-I see , what's the reward Vesper ?

-22000 Drezas , not a single less .

"22000 Drezas , It doesn't seem bad , the job is going to be hard , but the reward seems worth it . "

-I accept

-Glad to hear that , Reaper .

-But , I'll need a favor .

-What is it Reaper , if I may know ?

-I'll need a knight armor , since this is the royal castle it won't be easy to infiltrate .

-It is actually hard to find them , but I think it won't be a problem , My assistant is going to bring it at the stables , tomorrow's afternoon .

-If that's all , I say we are done here .

Suddenly , the door opens . Luchia enters the room and says .

-Dinner's ready

-That was fast , what do we got ?

-Roasted lamb and grilled vegetables .

-The usual I see , Alright let's dig in , would you join us Vesper .

Vesper thinks about it for a moment then he says :

-My time is limited , but a friendly dine doesn't seem like a problem at all .

-As you say .

Kiro , Luchia and Vesper head to the dining room . As soon as they enter , they all take a seat . Vallerie comes and serves the food , but she freezes for a second when she sees Vesper .

-Greetings Vallerie

-Greet...Greetings Mister Vesper .

She snaps out of it and continues serving the plates . She goes to the kitchen and takes another plate for herself . Then , she takes a seat and begins eating .

-I see your servants eat on the same table as you do reaper .

-I don't see any problem in that .

-It's a rare sight to be honest .

They all continue eating , then Vesper says .

-I'll need a glass of wine , if you don't mind .

-I'll get it - Says Luchia

Luchia stands up and leaves the dining room . She comes back shortly after with a glass of wine . She serves it to Vesper and continues eating . After a while everyone had finished dining . Vesper stands up and says .

-I must go now .

-Let me escort you to the front gate .

-It won't be necessary Reaper , My carriage is waiting right in the front gate . May you have a goodnight reaper .

Vesper Leaves the mansion and the front gates as well . He hops into his carriage and disappears into the darkness of the forest .

-The diner was wonderful .

-I'm glad you liked it - says Luchia .

- I'm going to sleep , See you tomorrow .

-Kiro , wait .

-What is it ?

-There is something I want to show you , follow me .

Kiro follows Luchia to the garden . She points her finger towards the graves of the previous servants of the mansion .

-A tree is growing between their graves .

"Maybe life can grow out of death too "

-What do you think ?

-A nice surprise , I don't know how I haven't noticed this .

-Now let's go to sleep .

-Something I've been looking forward to since I finished dinner .

They enter the mansion , then Luchia , Kiro and Vallerie head for their bedrooms . Kiro reaches his bedroom , then he takes his clothes off . He lies on his bed , then his eyes become heavier and heavier , until he decides to close them .