Zachary pretty much had his own wing of the castle mostly because his room was directly attached to the library which took up a massive chunk of space.
I don't think I have spoken more than three words to him since transmigrating here he has just sorta been there working on the wall or helping father with money.
I finally made it to his room then I knocked on his door which was opened a few seconds later Zachary was significantly taller than me we had the exact same hair and eye colour but our bodies and faces were completely different.
His face scrunched up and venomous words left his mouth.
"The hell do you want?"
I spoke.
"Oh nothing just an incy whincy favour"
Zachary looked up covered his eyes and chuckled something I never thought I would see in real life then he spoke.
"Years have passed since you fell into your coma since which you have not said more than 3 words to me at a time literally I have been counting and now you have you are asking for something? fuck the hell off!"
I spoke to Oz.
"Really you said you have a strained relationship but you didn't even speak to him for like a decade?! what the fuck Oz!?"
Oz spoke back a bit more reserved than usual.
"I... I didn't realise..."
I shook my head and spoke to Zachary.
"I'm sorry but... what other time than the present? before I ask my favour you can choose anything within my power and I will do it"
Zachary seemed to perk up and mumbled out a question.
"Really?"
I spoke back glad my attempt worked.
"Yes really what do you want me to do?"
He looked at me walked off then came back with a book 20 cm thick and 15 inches wide and long he sat it down Infront of me his lips smirking as he spoke.
"You know what? I think I might have forgotten your voice so read this entire book to me out loud every single word then maybe I will listen to what you want"
I nodded when I was in university I had to read 5 books a night because I forgot to study for exams so I crammed like crazy.
The book was titled 'The History of Serothor from foundation to king Lucio' I opened the first page and began reading.
"The first king a half dwarf by the name of Tyrell built the city of Serothor after buying some land from-"
Oz screamed in my head and spoke.
"AHHHHHHHHH STOP! it's a trap!"
My mind blanked and I spoke to Oz.
"What?"
Oz spoke again.
"This isn't a trial to make him listen to you this is a test to see if you are actually me! we had to study this book inside out so we had a special way of reading it"
That was when I noticed that Zachary was holding the hilt of a sword on his waist since when was he suspicious? infact I think he might be the only one to be suspicious of me did he pay that much attention to Oz?
I spoke to Oz.
"Okay then you read you in your special way but tonight we are having a long chat about respect and treatment of those that care about us"
Oz started speaking from my mouth.
"The first dude a short man by the name of tea well nincan made a dump after buying a piece of dirt....
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The childish abbreviations and simplifications went on for hours and now the sun was setting Zachary had a smile on his face and the sword wasn't even near him anymore he took it off halfway through the book.
Zachary spoke.
"Okay what is it you want from me? you said it was a favour so I'm listening"
I took a breathe and spoke.
"I need an advisor to help me with Serothor's logistical management of the army also planning and development for future problems could you please help me?"
Zachary looked to be in thought then spoke.
"What exactly would I be doing?"
Our conversation about my plans and concerns went on for a while from Serothor's lack of legislation to army funding and future building projects when all was said and done Zachary nodded and spoke.
"Very well I will start by finding some way to sustain our coffers then review some legislation to bring up with dad then find ways to start working on some of those projects but what will I be getting paid?"
My mind went blank that wasn't something I had thought about half the reason I approached Zachary was because I didn't have too much to give.
I had no idea what Zachary would want he is already getting a favour but in terms of payment I have got no clue so I spoke.
"Ummmm brotherly love?"
Zachary started laughing like a madman rolling on the floor but after a moment he looked at me and spoke in a shocked voice.
"OMGs you're serious? you are going to pay me in brotherly love? that is... hilarious! sure why not? but you had better be ready when I come to collect send me your concerns and plans tomorrow and I will start working on them.
Now get the fuck out of my library"
I left glad and also scared that he accepted 'brotherly love' as a form of actual payment anyway now that I have someone to help me work on logistics and civil matters I need to install some rules in the army.
Speaking of it is about time I officially organise the hierarchy of the Serothonian military at whole army practice tomorrow.