Thomas took a deal without much hesitation. He felt a rush of relief wash over him as he gave in. He was eager to see his beloved sister again, and he wanted to erase the mory of her death from his mind. It was a desperate decision, but he couldn't resist.
As the two monsters shook hands, a bright fla exploded from their palms, enveloping them both in a blinding flash. The deal was made.
1-Lucas gives Thomas information about Olivia's whereabouts.
2-Thomas owes Lucas two favors.
This deal was highly disadvantageous to Thomas, as Lucas could ask anything, and Thomas would only be able to accept if he wanted to live, regardless of the favor.
In exchange, Thomas would be reunited with a lover from his past.
Lucas saw a glimpse of hope in the king's eyes as he squeezed his hand tighter and nodded in agreent. Lucas couldn't wait to burst his bubble.
"Good." Lucas released his hand from Thomas's grasp. "Now, let's go." He said as he opened the doors and left the castle
Thomas nodded and followed him.
Ironically, he was anxious, as if he had made a deal with the devil.
***
The two of them walked through the city in complete silence.
Thomas wore a cap to cover his cat ears. The disguise was minimal, but sohow it worked.
"Where are we going." He gripped Lucas's shoulder tightly. He knew it wasn't a trap. Otherwise, Lucas would die for breaching the contract.
Lucas pushed away Thomas's hand and chuckled. "For soone who lived for thousand years, you have low patience." He looked at him with a fierce glare. "We'll be there soon."
"I-I-" Thomas swallowed hard. He blinked rapidly, his throat dry. "Tell , where are we going? You know I could teleport us there." He looked around the street, seeing dozens of pedestrians walking by.
"Well, I want to take a walk." Lucas glared at him nacingly, and his voice dripped with cruelty. "Do you have a problem with that?" Lucas grabbed Thomas's wrist and squeezed it tightly.
"But why?!"
Lucas shrugged. "Because for all I care, I can tell you where to find her 50 years later. My contract does not specify the date."
"Y-You ...!" Thomas swore.
"Next ti, listen to the terms." Lucas said as he rubbed his thumb along Thomas' wrist, "Luckily for you, I am a nice person. So I will take you there. Today. But if you continue your complaints, I will extend my part of the deal to the next day."
Thomas' body trembled in anger and disgust. He wanted to rip his hand off Lucas's wrist, but instead, he clenched his fist tightly and pulled his hand away from Lucas' grasp.
"I am sorry." Thomas apologized in defeat.
Lucas shook his head and said, "No need for that. This is business." He motioned to the street and said, "Let's go. We've wasted enough ti."
They left the central street, passing through the courtyard with its ornate fountain and statues. Then they saw a mutant and the mages' peace departnt.
The building was old and needed renovation, but it served as the main headquarters for the knights of the kingdom.
"Here." Lucas stopped walking and pointed at the 'mutant and mages' peace departnt.
"W-What the?" Thomas exclaid, his face turning pale. "What is the aning of this? Are you making fun of ?!"
Lucas laughed, his voice full of malice. "Oh, Thomas. Of course, I am not." His happy face showed a wicked and dark smirk that terrified Thomas. "It's destiny that makes fun of you."
Johnson was a B-ranked mage and an MMPD officer. In the novel, he was the one who investigated Thomas after he assaulted and hospitalized his entire family after awakening his demonic abilities.
After a while, Johnson introduced Thomas to Olivia, a young paladin, and the two instantly hit off as Thomas recognized Olivia's soul. He married Olivia and later the princess of the elental kingdom, Maria.
However, in reality, Thomas never attacked his parents and brother; he left them. Because of this, he never got a chance to et with Olivia or Johnson.
"Funny, right?" Lucas asked with a smirk on his face. "As a king, you defunded mutant and mages' peace departnt, making Olivia's life harder than it was supposed to be." He burst out laughing.
"In Elental kingdom, MMPD acted as peacekeepers, yet you assud they weren't necessary."
Thomas's face was narrowed in rage. He bit his lip as he struggled to keep a straight face.
"So what do I do now?" Thomas asked in confusion. He wondered if Olivia would hate him. Would she forgive him?
Lucas cocked his head to the side as he processed his thoughts.
"In books, you'd probably be head over heels the mont you two saw each other again. So fairy tale romance bullshit," he said with a hint of sarcasm, gesturing with his hands in a theatrical, romantic way.
"But... This is reality." Lucas said in a serious tone after he stopped playing around.
Thomas gazed at the MMPD building, uncertain of what to do next. He contemplated entering the building, but his mind was blank with what to say to her.
"Though you can just make up so story and lie to your teeth, this might help," Lucas said flatly and shrugged.
"Urgh..." Thomas felt sick. He closed his eyes, leaning against the wall in front of him. He felt an overwhelming sense of dread. "Am I prepared to try?" He asked himself in a daze.
Lucas grinned. He pushed Thomas forward and whispered, "Go on. Go and et her."
"But," Thomas hesitated, and his heart pounded loudly.
"But what?" Lucas's eyes narrowed, his lips pursed, and he released an exasperated sigh. "What? Getting cold feet?" he said under his breath, the frustration evident in his voice.
Thomas shook his head, feeling the effects of a dry throat as he tried to swallow. "No. I-I will do it."
"Good. Rember, you still owe two favors." Lucas glared at Thomas as he pushed him toward the building. "Get the inside!" Lucas added while pushing Thomas to enter the building. "I can't stay around watching over you like a cupid! I've got necromancy to learn!"
"F-Favors?" His knees turned weak, and his hands turned cold and clammy. "Wait. Necromancy?"
"GO INSIDE!" Lucas yelled.
"Fine, fine." Thomas gave up.
Thomas' body shook as he walked toward the main entrance of the MMPD station. He tripped on the step, but he didn't fall. His feet stung, and he grimaced as if he was in pain. "Ouch..." He said in a low voice, rubbing his knee.
When he entered the main lobby, a man in a blue uniform walked up to him. "Sir, what can I do for you?"
Thomas took off his hat, revealing his cat ears, then smiled awkwardly. "Umm... I am here to et with Olivia."
The officer slowly flipped through his diary, his eyes darting from the page to Thomas' face. Recognition flashed across the officer's face, and he swallowed hard, Adam's apple bobbing in his throat. "King Thomas," he said with thinly veiled fear, "What brings you here?"
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