[15 Years earlier]
[Royal Castle, Ethos]
[Bill Turner's POV]
I was instructed to set up a meeting for a job from the First Price of the Kingdom. That was unexpected I might say so myself. To think my first official job would be from one of the most influential person from the Kingdom.
Well, if I think the other way, these big shots are the one who always has the darkest connections human can imagine. Norman person can't really afford to get services from my team. These Silent Rouges are basically mercenaries huh, well they do tell us to go on a mission in a pair.
I haven't got one of my partner yet, as this is counted only as a negotiation and job request, it is upon us if we accept this request or not, but judging by the things and tone of voice the letter was written in, I guess 'no' is not an option here, not by a long shot, ill have to negotiate the optimal price for the task.
I can't say I am not excited, hah, I can now truly fight the strongest people, my thirst for battle is only increasing with my age, I want to battle a worthy opponent before I kick the bucket.
I was set to travel with a young rich-boy generic merchant, as his personal bodyguard. Although I probably can't hide my Level from a high leveled sensory Knights, this should go unsuspected as First Prince himself has requested our meeting. The Knight that contacted us also said that he will remove all the snooping around us so we can rest easy.
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I was inside the castle with the decoy merchant, a few minutes later we arrived inside a really luxurious and well endowed room. I don't think I have ever seen such luxury before. I was the man of battlefield, the gold endowed vases, rugs made of gryphon's feather, how expensive are these things.
We waited for a few moments as the servant informed us that our contractor will be arriving soon. I stood behind the couch as a good bodyguard should and started waiting, keeping my eye on the surroundings. You can never be too careful.
Soon a young man, that looked to be in 20s came inside, with a regal robe and a noble aura, it didn't took a genius to see that he was a member of royalty.
He came inside taking a good look at us both, longer and careful look for me, as he must have realized that I was the agent sent by the Rouges.
Apart from his noble aura and expensive clothes, his prowess is also nothing to scoff at, I cannot sense his magic, I doubt that it is hidden by an artifact. The only possible result left that his level is on-par or higher than me. I doubt it is higher than me though, and looking at his body, he is not a fighting type, sensory maybe.
"Leave us alone" He ordered after getting seated, the body guards that was inside the room to protect the prince gave me a concerning look but didn't retorted, and left the room.
"Now, let us get to buisness, as you already know, I am First Prince of Kingdom of Ethunesia, Edward Von Essos. It is truly a pleasure to meet you...?" he said looking in my direction and ignoring the sitting merchant as air.
"Bill, Bill Turner, its nice to meet you too" I replied to the prince.
"You are the one who will be my agent, yes?"
"Yes, I am here to collect the task and negotiate the price"
"Ah, yes, wonderful, lets not beat around the bush and get to it"
"Yes"
"Yes, your task..."
"Hmm?..." I hummed as to say him to go on
"... is to kill the Second Prince, Igor"
"What??!" I replied, as if I didn't hear him right, after giving a devilish smile to me, he repeated again. "I need you to kill Igor"
Wide-eyed, flabbergasted, I recalled my bearings and asked him seriously, putting a bit of pressure on him, "Do you know what you are asking for?!"
"Ah, yes, I already know" He said smiling, not a bit unfazed by my released pressure just now.
Realizing that this crazy man was totally serious right now, I sighed, "Can you give us the price?"
After hearing my words the blond young man smiled maniacally, and after a few moments keeping me in suspense, he said, "Yes, I can, but only if you do it while keeping my name and your group's name secret"
"hmm..., and? What will you give"
"A place, underworld, ill help your group to enter the underworld and rule their" he replied.
"Its all cool and all, but how will we get an opportunity to kill a Prince without waging a war?" I asked him, to which he smiled and said
"Igor will be going out on the trip of Scorch mountains, then you will strike, his soldiers will be handled by me, but make sure that he doesn't come alive, even if you lose to him, at-least make him cripple or something. And lastly, keep my name clear, and keeping yours will be preferable"
I took in all the information that he gave me in one breath, it was a lot to take in, my first job is to kill a person from the royal family, I... was excited, I have heard about Igor being the fighting type and most powerful among the Princes, now, I get to fight him, will he be able to give me the battle I yearn for?
"I need to report it to my superior, I have heard your request and I will reply to you soon enough"
"I'd prefer you'd do all your formalities quickly, I hate waiting"
"Alright"
That was my first conversation with Prince Edward. We came out of the castle, with me still having a lot stuck in my mind after the total unexpected conversation with the prince. I wrote a report of his request and sent it to Xeon, this matter is out of my hands.
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[3rd Person's POV]
The assassination request was accepted ultimately after a few adjustments in the initial deal that was presented by Edward. After a few days, Igor prepared to set off towards Scorch Mountain Range to find a dragon egg, his ultimate goal to be able to tame a dragon, a feat that still no-one has done for more than a 1000 years.
If he successfully becomes a Dragon Tamer, for his strength is his greatest asset, his reputation will skyrocket inside and outside of the Kingdom. Aiding him to grab his father's throne.
On the background, Edward was pulling strings after strings to make Igor's conquest his last.