After acknowledging and dismissing the messenger, Fredrick opened the letter. As he read, his expression grew increasingly dark, culminating in him slamming his hands on the table, sending his plate and glass flying.
Everyone was stunned at the reaction of Fredrick, Samuel took the letter from his son read it and started cursing, " You.... you basterd. How dare.... how dare you..... ask for such a thing."
The letter exchanged the hands of Victor, George, Andrew, Roderick and also Master Harry. The aura that eminated from Harry after reading the letter made the hairs on everyone's arms stand at their ends.
Perplexed, Garfield requested Harry to see the letter. When he finished reading, his blood boiled. He was standing on his feet without his knowledge. Breathing heavily. The glass in his hand shattered and his hand was bleeding.
"Sir, can we have a look at it please, Williams requested." Fredrick looked hesitant initally. He was afraid of these six young men's reaction. In the end he noded his head sighing.
All the boys gathered near Williams to see the letter, who was sitting in his chair.
It read,
""Fredrick, I am aware that my uncle has sought refuge in your residence. As a form of penance, send his head to me tomorrow morning, along with your daughter. I have heard she has blossomed into a stunning beauty. I would like to taste her. If she can satisfy me I will leave your head on your shoulders."
" As you might already be aware, I am the only one living from the the house of Fletcher. I am looking to expand my lineage and bloodline.
My first requirement is, Send me all the young ladies from your inner city who are in the age group between Fourteen to Twenty one years. Don't worry, I will choose only Fifteen out of them and remaining will return back to the city within a few days.
Second requirement is, you have to send me 1,000,000 gold every month as indemnity.
Final requirement is, you should send 15 beautiful young ladies every year from your region.
If you disagree, then ready to face the consequences.
You might be confident of a certain victory with your army and even having the weapons master Harry and Guildmaster Stan behind your back. But can they face Twenty Mountain Troll's?
Ha ha ha..... As to6u are aware of it, even an army of a 300 strong can't bring down a mountain troll easily. And unfortunately for you I have got Twenty of them.
I had set, Just two of the mountain troll loose during the invasion of Silvermoor town and you know what the outcome was. Now imagin twenty mountain troll let loose inside your city.
If you want to be a good Duke and save your people, let go of a few young ladies and your daughter."
The silence prolonged for a few minutes. Everyone were watching the expression on the six young mens face. But they fail to notice any change in their expression. Their aura was also completely masked. Harry felt a chill run down his spine. He knew them better than anyone there.
A sob was heard in that silence which made everyone to look for the source of it. It was Irene. Even Lilly and Rose somehow snuck and read the letter amongst the boys. And tears started falling down silently.
Bob snatched the letter from Williams hands and it was enguled in blue flame and vanished within a second. Not even the ashes were found.
He then placed his hand on Irene's shoulder saying, "Don't even think about it." Bob's words sent a chill down everyone's spine. Irene even felt a flame burning in his eyes.
Harry burst into a manical laughter and the six young men smiled viciously. All six of them ruffled the head of all three girls, one after another fondly. Then they got up stretched and wished everyone good night and turned to leave the room.
Harry called out " Not tonight lads. Not tonight ..... Let everyone witness it tomorrow morning. "
Alan turned his head and noded. "As you wish master Harry. As You Wish."
The words from Alan sent a shiver down to their core this time.
Harry shook his head still laughing softly. "Ah, your grace, no need to circulate this news. Prepare to witness the unfolding of the drama tomorrow from the city wall along with the others. You should prepare a feast for tomorrow afternoon. Make sure to include lots of beast meat. Aaaa.... he thought for a moment, prepare the feast for atleast 200 people."
After saying that he also left the dining hall.
For some odd reason, all three girls felt calm. And they took their leave form the adults.
Once the girl left, all the adults started to look at each other, the ladies who had not read the letter were curious to know its content.