Chapter 22: Drunken Maniac 2
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[ Kssssshhhhk ] The sound of a bottle shattering, echoed through the hall.
" It's all my fault... Sorry... Sorry... It's all my fault, forgive me... forgi.... Me... "
William's stuttering voice, pleading to someone in his dreams.
"What ? Just a drunkard, huh.." Daniel scoffed, approaching slowly to William's table.
' Master.... is apologizing! But to whom? '
Natalie confused and puzzled, seemed worried.
"What happened? I heard a glass shatter! Is everyone alright. ? ".
Morad stood right beside Natalie, his worrisome face expressing his fear.
Sitting right in front of William, Daniel seemed uncomfortable and disgusted with the messy table. "Who the fuck is the owner here. Do they not know about cleanliness."
" It's fine Mister, I will take care of the work. You may go in and prepare the dishes, it's getting busier. " . Natalie picking the trash tray walked to the table.
Daniel's servents stood close to him.
Daniel's eyes were fixed on carefree Willaim, 'look at this drunkard, how dare he sleep in my presence.'
" Sir, I will show you to a better and clean table. "
Daniel's gaze fixed on William, " No, just clean this place, I wish to sit with this man."
"But sir...."
" Hey, you...." Irritated by Natalie's pestering, Daniel turned towards her.
" You.. you... " Starstruck by her beauty.
" You... What is your name. " His eyes fixed on Natalie's voluptuous breasts.
" Natalie. "
Daniel's eyes fell on her long pointy ears and then on the slave seal on her neck. "You.. you are a elf.. and a slave at that ."
His eyes glowing with life, a wide smirk enveloped his face.
" You will belong to me, I will buy you. hahaha . "
His loud declaration of his wish to own Natalie echoed through the room.
Once again silence enveloped the tavern hall, everyone's gazes fixed on the table.
" Who is your master, call him, I wish to buy you, right now. "
William, startled by all the noise, sat straight on his chair. His eyes still close and hidden behind his long messed up hairs.
" Excuse me gentlemen, I beg for your forgiveness. But she is not for sale. "
An old voice interrupted, Morad standing by her side.
His voice was loud and clear while his eyes stood firm.
"Who are you old man." Annoyed by Morad's sight, Daniel questioned.
" I am the owner of this tavern. My name is Morad ." Bowing humbly Morad Introduces himself.
Staring blankly for few seconds, " I see how it is, so she is a waitress at your place."
Smiling Nastily, " but you know what old man you are too old for a beauty like her. Name her price. "
Pondering in his thoughts he added:
"But before that, how did you even came into contact with such a gem.! From what I heard it hasn't been that long since the kingdom of Elves was attacked. "
Natalie and Morad stood silently, staring at William, his hand trying to approach for a bottle.
Waiting for a reply, Daniel felt angered after being ignored. Grinding his teeths " you bastards how dare you ignore me. "
Picking one of the bottles filled with alcohol, Daniel threw it on the ground. [Baaang...]
Angered, his eyes were about to pop out. He added :
"This is the last time, tell me what's her price."
Drops of sweat fell from Morad's face, the temperature in the hall seemed rised. His eyes turned down, With a meek and courageless voice :
"That is not for me to decide ".
"What...? What do you mean not for you to decide."
Confused with Morad's words his eyes widened, adding :
" Who else would decide her price if not her master. "
" That is Exactly what I mean. The one who can decide her price is her master." Ashamed of his powerlessness, Morad stared at William.
Unable to understand these words, Daniel stood up roaring at Morad :
"What the fuck you bastard, don't speak in circles and puzzles."
Both Natalie and Morad stared at William, whose now opened blank and hollow eyes stared at the bottle of alcohol broken by Daniel.
Mady, Daniel's servent quietly approached him, whispering some words in his ears
Once again Daniel's eyes were filled with life, " I see, so that is how it is . "
He calmly sat down, smiling at William. Believing he has eveything under control. He continued:
" What's your name. "
The atmosphere in the room was grave. Ignoring Daniel's words, William approached for another bottle and began drinking.
" Hmmmm. Interesting... Interesting... He he he... You bastards have a lot nerve. "
Smiling Nastily he looked around the hall, where everyone's eyes were fixed on William.
Unknowing the reason behind such a reaction, he continued:
" Now that you are a bit sober, let's talk business. I want to buy this Elf slave, "Natalie", Tell me the price you have for her in mind."
William unfazed by all the words, his expression remain unchanged, but now his hollow eyes were staring at the Daniel's soul.
Misjudging William's reaction, Daniel was overjoyed. ' ofcourse everything has a price, as soon as I started talking about business this drunkards eyes lifted. '
" He he he.. fine I will make the offer, how about a 1000 gold coins. "
The dead silence that was enveloping the hall was broken, many of the spectators jaw dropped upon hearing such a large amount just for a slave.
"Oi oi.. seriously, does he wants her so badly. A 1000 gold coin can feed a family of 10 for several years."
" Haaaah... These nobles, it's cause of people like them that we commoners don't even dream of bidding."
"Huuh... So he is the one who will have such a beauty as his bed heater. What a silverspoon in his mouth."
Daniel Smirking with his pointy nose held up high,
' now now, that is the reaction I like from them. Yes, who would dare to refuse to such an offer.'
Natalie stood silently close to the table, her eyes closed in sadness, ' looks like this is my fate. But I am happy, since the princess is sleeping in her room, it will be better if this bastard leaves from here before having his eyes on her .'
As the ruckus in the hall settled, Natalie waited to hear William's response, but even after a while all she heard was dead silence.
Hesitating she opened her eyes.
Now William's hollow eyes had a gentle touch to it, yet the look on his face was plain. He kept staring at Natalie.
Unknowing of what was going in his head, Natalie flustered, turning her gazes to the ground.
Looking at the chemistry between them, Daniel turned red in anger, Grinning,
"He he he... Now now don't tell me even this price is not satisfactory. Fine then I will give you 2000... No... 5000 gold coins."
" What....."
Everyone in the hall jumped after hearing such an amount .
It is an amount that even one of the richest guys of the town might not have seen at once.
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