"Master Leon, I hope from the next time it will not happen again or else we can cancel the cooperation betwe-."
"Sure, sure .... How many time is Madam Ana gonna lecture me on it ... and didn't I heal her already."
I casually put down the teacup on the table ignoring the light frown visible on Ana's face, although her face was not apparent because of the veil she was wearing but for me, it didn't matter at all.
Currently, I was sitting inside one of the rooms of the house of dreams, it is bigger and more spacious than the earlier one, there are large windows from which the sunlight can enter inside.
Looks like she uses this room personally as no one else is present inside, other than me [I can sense multiple guards outside]. Natsuki is sitting next to me and strangely enough, Silver has curled up on her shoulder which is strange considering she tried to kill him earlier.
Is this guy that carefree?? or is he trusting me to protect himself??
... If it's the latter he will regret it.
As for the woman Natsuki told about me I don't have any clue about it. I do not remember any woman looking like her in my earlier life plus she told me that she was powerful maybe a God but I don't remember a single God having white hair, maybe it was camouflage.
For now, let's focus on what is ahead. I have already repaired the seal in such a manner that I won't completely lose control and become insane like earlier, at most it will be drunk stage now. To be frank considering my current power levels, losing control is not something I can afford again, who knows if I randomly destroy the whole Empire or Silveria by my negligence.
But One thing I find strange is that, according to Natsuki, I should have already died once in my previous world, so I shouldn't possess memories of that time but I do have that in a sealed state. Even in her current state Natsuki herself can't protect her memories from the Rebirth cycle, according to her only Celestine is strong enough to may be able to retain her memories from the rebirth process.
Current me can do the same as well that also easily. Nevertheless, earlier I was not that strong enough to pull that stunt by myself, so who was the person who did that? It must be a strong entity, was it that white-haired God?
... Fuck, the more I think the more my head hurts, no more thinking about it from now.
I calmed down my turbulent mind and stared at Ana who was quietly sitting on another side. On close notice, she has black hair, as for eyes... It must be black as well. Hmm... Same as me. Her breasts are big though, I can rank her below Yves but at the same level as Aria. Though she is more seductive than both.
Ana noticed the change in my eyes and smirked
"Is Master Leon unable to control himself?" She mumbled seductively while biting her lower lips.
I took a deep breath and nodded in affirmation. I know It's a trap but if traps are like this I would love to fall into them every time...
"Unfortunately, Master Leon isn't interested in mature women... Sigh, what a pity." Ana sighed in disappointment, ridicule was apparent in her eyes.
Next to me, Natsuki's lips curved up in a smirk. She must be enjoying this. For now, I have decided to spare her but only till she is within her bounds.
Ana giggled. "Ehehe~ now I doubt whether Master Leon would be able to take this lady, maybe this Ana is forever bound to be alone."
"..."
I was silent briefly before I laughed mockingly. "Do not worry, I have a solution."
Ana glanced at me in an intrigued manner. [What solution is he thinking of?? ]
"I can make your size small letting your bouncy tits stay the same and .... then I can tie you to rope and slap that ass of yours in an upside-down manner, further I ca-
"Enough! Let's talk about the deal" Ana's face distorted in shame. She can't take it anymore, he is not just a lolicon but a scum. If she gets an opportunity she will definitely kill him in sleep.
"Sure." I smiled and leaned back on the chair. It didn't matter to me what she thinks about me. In the end, all I need is information, I have already been involved in the power struggle of the Empire, yesterday night's attack was proof of it. Although I won't take any action but having any loose ends will have problems in the future.
All this is because of that girl, Aria. If I hadn't helped her in the first place, I wouldn't be dragged into this mess. Be careful the next time I meet you girl. You may not want to use me, but you can be useful to me. Nord Mesteltien... Hmm... I still remember him, I can use her against him. Haha, that will be fun. Well, Let's focus on Ana first.
"Madam Ana, you didn't tell me till now what you need and as for what I want, I told you already, information about the Arcadian Empire, Princess Aria, Boread Region attack and the pair of sisters Ellen and Yves," I said all of it in such a manner as I was inquiring about vegetable prices.
Ana raised her brows, slightly surprised. [ Is this guy not worried if I inform this to the Emperor. If anyone else heard this guy asking for Imperial family information like this, his face would be fun to watch.]
Ana made a firm face and decided to tell Leon what she desires. She has already informed Leon's information to the Old man and the old man has allowed her to deal with Leon as she deems fit. For the old man, these small things are not worthy of his attention anymore.
"Nirvana Flame."
"??"
I gazed at her with a troubled expression. Did she say Nirvana fire just now?
Ana sighed in emotion and whispered. "As expected, he didn't know about it." She straight up her back and stood up.
"It looks like our trade ends here. It was a nice time working with you Master Leon. Ana can still provide you information about the Boread region provided you pay for it, but not the other information."
I put on a bewildered expression. What is she thinking about? I did not say a single word at all.
... Never arrive at a conclusion before hearing the other side.
"Miss Ana. I would like to confirm was it the Nirvana flame which you said just now?"
"Yes, ... it's ok if Master Leon isn't aware of it" I narrowed my eyes at her, what did she actually need it for? She is even ready to sacrifice herself for it.
"Very few people in the world are awa-"
"Woman, shut your mouth for a second." I raised my hand to halt her, and then, I examined her body. Ana felt a brief chill but it immediately disappeared.
She furrowed her brows but soon her eyes sparkled thinking of something. Did he know about it?
Ana instantly said in an abrupt voice. "Master Leon, if you are aware of its location you can tell Ana, we would offer you any price for it... No, we can continue our previous agreement." She stared at Leon with an anxious expression. Did her earlier words offend him!?
Natsuki put down the cake she was eating and peeked at Ana with interest. What is it that is making her so desperate for Nirvana fire? Only Gods and God beasts level entities can cultivate it. She still actually has tones of it in her stock as she headed the great war ten thousand years ago along with the Evil dragon king as one of her Generals in the army. Nirvana flame produced by Dragon kings is one of the finest quality only below God beasts Fire qilin or Immortal Phoenix.
Did she finally have an opportunity to bargain with Leon for her freedom? But before she can speak Leon opened up his mouth breaking her fantasies.
"Meet me after one week, I would directly hand it over to you." Flames of time are already a level above Nirvana Flame, it's not a big deal for me and not to forget I have an Immortal Phoneix back at Sanctuary.
... I will make her wait one week so as not to make it too suspicious.
Ana's eye enlarged. She looked in my direction in astonishment. The best she thought she can get was the directions for it. But did he... just say he will directly hand it over to her??
Her reaction was expected. I shifted my view slightly only to find Natsuki grinding her teeth? What happened with her? Was it her? Or was it just Silver snoring?
Doesn't matter both are strange creatures.
.... Leon didn't know, he just now destroyed one of Natsuki's plans unwittingly.
Ana sat back down in her chair again, trying to relieve impatience from over her face and look calm so as not to get noticed. Else she fears I will further make conditions hard for her after detecting her dependence on the Nirvana Flames.
Though that's pretty much useless. She has already shown so many reactions anyone can discern her current mood right now. She is no more into her dignified look. The pink veil she is wearing is not enough to hide her delighted face.
Well, I don't care about what she does with the Nirvana flames in the first place, as long as I can get what I want.
... Always focus on your own business.
After a while, Ana lifted her face with an uncertain face as if remembering something.
She locked her eyes with me and asked. "You are su-... Master Leon are you sure, you don't need our help for getting it? I originally just asked for its information from you. It might be an unfair trade."
I looked at her in surprise, this woman...
"If you can't do it just don't. No need to add Master anymore, we both are Demigods in the end. And as for those Flames, one of my friends is in Alchemy, he owes me a huge favour, he should be able to get that somehow, so no need for help."
"Good." Ana nodded, she has already settled down her thoughts. "But please forgive this Ana, Master Leon as I would still prefer to add Master.
"Every customer in House of Dreams and smoke is treated with the utmost respect."
Whatever, not like I care. Wait, I think I do. A smile flickered across my face.
"Then I was wondering..."
I grinned and said shamelessly. "Would Madam Ana also call me master in bed?"
Ana frowned and narrowed her eyes, gathering mana into her hands but soon her expression changed eventually remembering that she is also part of the deal.
Her emotions fluctuated for a bit.
She sighed, what done is done. Now, she must keep her words or at least for a while.
"I think we can talk about it once Master Leon completes his part of the deal." For now, she safely withdrew herself from the conversation.
She will be able to remove him once the old man heals up, till then, unfortunately, looks like she has to sacrifice herself.... as it will take a long time for the old man to heal and she can't fight against Leon alone.
It's a temporary defeat for her but she won't forget to take revenge for it. [A/N:- Leon should remain vigilant in sleep, too many girls want to kill him. What do you think who will be the first to be successful?]
"Well that's good, so I will come here one week later."
"No need for Master Leon to trouble himself. This Ana will find you by herself in a week." Did she just mean she will keep tracking me for the whole week?
"Your choice... Anything else? Or shall I get going."
Ana glanced at me with a hesitant expression in her eyes. What does she want now?
"Master Leon, if I remember right you said there is a God siding with Maxwell house? Do you know which God it is? Is it by any chance... Dark God?" In the end, she asked vaguely, not expecting an answer herself. But she didn't know a small question from her was enough to shake Natsuki and remove color from her face.
"!!"
Natsuki looked at me and I looked at her at the same time.
I smiled briefly and cupped her face. The corners of Natsuki's mouth twitched. At this moment, she was cursing her fate in her mind. [He will sell me out.] But at this moment she can only be mute and continue eating the leftover cookies on the plate.
I turned my head over towards Ana and stared into her eyes making her feel uncomfortable.
Soon, Ana started feeling uneasy. Did she ask something which she wasn't supposed to?
Then, I spoke in a dejected manner. "Oh, sorry to disappoint Miss Ana, but God on Maxwell's side is not Dark god, definitely to be sure. But why do you want information about Dark God?"
In simple words tell me the reason why I should tell her about it.
Ana had already expected it, so she wasn't much disappointed. The chances of Dark God participating in a mortal power struggle were very weak.
"It's nothing, I wanted to make sure that it is not something which will require the attention of whole humanity."
Tsk-tsk, using humanity as an excuse to escape.
It is your loss girl and not mine. If she has provided me with a valid reason maybe I would have handed over Natsuki to her.
I laughed jokingly. "Haha, Madam Ana can be worry-free, humanity is not in any great danger, even if it was I will make sure that any pesky dark god is not able to harm my Ana. Even if it cost my life I shall protect you by myself."
Natsuki finished all the cookies on her plate and put it down with a clank. The noise was loud enough to distract Ana to make her forget all of the nonsense which I spouted just now.
I glanced in Natsuki's direction and smiled at her signalling. 'I shall spare you today.'
Natsuki rolled her eyes and turned another side probably saying, 'She doesn't care' If she doesn't care why is their panic visible into her eyes.
Ana didn't understand the signals between the both. What are they doing?
"Master Leon, is there something wrong?"
"Miss Ana..." I said softly and turned back at her.
"??" Ana looked at me in a confused manner. What happened to him all of a sudden.
"Just so you know, her name is Natsuki and she is my cousin. Don't try to find any information about her because you will fail just like you failed to find mine." It was a blind arrow but it exactly hit on Target.
Ana's face changed. "So Master Leon is aware of it.." She said embarrassed but suddenly her mouth opened wide in surprise. "C-Cousin?"
Wait! Wasn't this girl naked with him in the morning, how is she his cousin... But on a closer watch, both Natsuki and Leon did possess the same hair colour and as per reports, Leon's sister has blue eyes same as Natsuki.
"Yea, any problem." I ignored her absurd reaction and stood up, that's all for her for today, will eat this fish after a week. Natsuki also quietly stood up and followed me, for her, it is better to leave this place as soon as possible. Who knows when this guy changes his mind and sold her to this brothel.
"N-No." Ana kept sited in the same place in a dazed manner but before I can open the door her voice sounded again from beside me.
"Master Leon what about your friend?"
I looked at her confused. "Friend??
"Oh Right! Austin... how can I forget him"
"Just let him enjoy, when he is finally over the lust give him my location and come back to report to me," I said in a carefree manner and opened the door but again before I can exit Ana moved in front of me and extended her hands.
What did she want?
"Master Leon, the payment please."
I furrowed my brows while looking at her suspiciously. Payment for what?
Ana locked her eyes with me. "Don't misunderstand Master Leon, but the deal was between me and you and not my girls. I am completely fine with your friend staying over but you have only given payment for one day."
I put on an amused expression not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Is she that possessive of her girls or she is annoying me on purpose?
Well, whatever, I used the space ring on my hand and a few pouches full of gold appeared over my hand. I handed it over to her.
"That should be enough right?"
Ana examined the bags and nodded. "Yup, Master Leon is free to go now, by the way, wouldn't Master Leon like to form a soul contract? Or do Master Leon already trust this Ana so much..."
"Master Leon should be careful this Ana is poisonous." She said the last line in an ambiguous manner further provoking me, Just wait few days girl I will repay the debt along with interest.
I could not help but let out a small smile and shake my head. "Don't worry, Miss Ana ... I never break my words. As for you... Even if you escape to the farthest corner of the world, you can't escape from me. Be careful, maybe your one mistake can cost your whole life."
After giving her a light warning, I took Natsuki's hand and left silently along with her, for now, Natsuki is behaving pretty tamed. However this women Ana, she needs to get her screw fixed, I will own the whole place in a week and she was asking me for a payment.
... Time to leave the Imperial Capital.
Before exiting, Natsuki covertly moved her fingers lightly in the air. A small invisible mark soon appeared outside her hand floated towards Ana and got imprinted onto her body.
A smile flickered across Natsuki's face. Ana didn't notice anything abnormal and smiled back at Natsuki. If anyone didn't know she is Dark God he will be surely mistake her current expression for an innocent child just like Ana did.
... But, What is that mark? And how will it change Leon's Destiny in the Future? Is it one of Natsuki's trick?
...Who Knows, but whatever it is... It will be definitely anything but good for Leon.