Death Guns In Another World

Chapter 251 - 239: An Unexpected Meeting

Late in the night in the First Princeʼs villa.

In one of the bedrooms, Adler could be seen sitting around a table while tapping repeatedly on it. Kneeling not far from him was a man dressed in black.

The man in black hand over something to Adler, it was paper.

After reading it Adler threw it away, there was a frown on his face.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

ʼʼSo this all information you found on Alexander?” Adler asked.

ʼʼYes, your highness.ʼʼ the man in black answered, his head lowered as he didnʼt dare to look at the angered Prince.

ʼʼSigh! There is nothing to use against him. While it pains me how well guarded he is. I canʼt help but postpone my plan. He canʼt be used as he had already offended me. Putting his hands on something he shouldnʼt have.ʼʼ

When Adler was talking he couldnʼt help but grimace as he recalled that his angel was taken. ʼHow dare he that lowly scum to put his hands on his property.ʼ He shouted inside his mind.

The man in black couldnʼt help but shiver when he sensed an overwhelming amount of hatred coming from the prince. He knew the reason for this hatred.

The prince had tried courting both Maria and Luna, not only for their beauty but also because they will help him win the crown, he had seen further than that, one them would control the Imperial academy while the other would become the empire angel guardian due to her class.

However, he never succeeds in his courtship until he was sent on a diplomatic mission. Eager to return as he had found a new way of approaching the girls on his travel, to his dismay he learned that one of them got engaged while the other girl seemed close to the same guy. If his self-control wasnʼt strong he would have ordered the death of the guy.

However, he didnʼt do such a thing as he understood the consequence of acting rashly, not even his father will protect him if he were to make a mistake. Openly touching or foolishly moving against Alex in the shadow may result in a bloodbath as angering Elseria is like angering the whole world.

She possesses the strongest army, (Adventurers), while not every one of them will move, the strongest ones will respond to her call.

Thus Adlerʼs dilemma, he ought to carefully plan. No, the truth is that he didnʼt know what to do. Not only Alex has strong backing he seemed to be surrounded by powerful individuals from all over the world.

ʼʼHow can one be this lucky? Friend with the crown prince of the Lionheart Empire. The others Princes and Princesses seemed to favor his as well. If he was a prince with so many strong characters surrounding him he will become the next emperor. Even that self-centered blondie isnʼt it this popular.ʼʼ Adler sighed again and again.

Alex was like his worst nightmare, he had no way of dealing with him. At least for now.

ʼʼHow my foolish sister doing?” Adler switched to another subject.

ʼʼHer highness hasnʼt made any move lately. She seemed to be focusing on how to make Alexander works for her.ʼʼ The man in black explained after remembering what their spy told him.

ʼʼI see, what foolish move. I doubt she would ever succeed. How about my troublesome little sister?” Adler asked about Artemia.

ʼʼWell sh-” The man in black hesitated to continue as he knew what he was going to say wouldnʼt please the first prince.

ʼʼWhat? Talk itʼs an order.ʼʼ Adler shouted.

Sighing the man explained what happened, what they knew. It was because of Alex that his sister came of her reclusive life. She even invited him to her mansion.

Adlerʼs face kept twitching nonstop when he heard what happened. His forehead was throbbing, he could feel a terrible headache that was about to assault him. As he was out of the empire and just came back today, he wasnʼt aware of everything that happened. His men didnʼt inform him about information related to his dear sister. If not he would have known.

ʼʼThat fucker even want to add my sister? What a gal. I finally understood why they got that reward, it must be Artemiaʼs doing. I canʼt let her fall into his claws. I must see father, he would be able to do something about it.ʼʼ

ʼʼYeah, he will be able to do something. Dungeons are dangerous nowadays, we should postpone their exploration for an extended period.ʼʼ

Adler mumbled while pacing back and forth.

ʼWhat a lame excuse.ʼ

The man in black was dumbfounded by Adlerʼs reaction. He knew he loved his sister, the Third princess more than his other siblings, however, he never thought it was to this extent. While others were afraid of the Third princess if she ever decided to compete for the throne, it was not Adlerʼs case as he knew Artemia is not interested in such a thing.

ʼʼTreize, go back and keep an eye on my sister. I will go see my father.ʼʼ Adler ordered before dismissing Treize (13).

After bowing, Treize disappeared.

When Adler imagined his cute little sister falling into Alexʼs claws, his face twisted into an unrecognizable shape.

ʼThere is no way I will let that happen. My innocent sister will not be tainted.ʼ Adler swore while walking to his fatherʼs study.

If only he knew that his so-called innocent sister wasnʼt that innocent.

•••••

At the same time, elsewhere an unexpected meeting was taking place.

Leonardo was looking at the unexpected visitor in front of him.

ʼʼSo, Damien, the Holy son what brings you to my humble abode tonight?” He asked.

While leisurely sipping his black tea, Damien answered.

ʼʼYou and I have one common enemy,ʼʼ Damien said.

ʼʼAnd so?” Leonardo did not bother to play the fool card. It was too boring and itʼs a waste of time.

ʼʼSmart as you are, you have already understood what I meant,ʼʼ Damien said before adding.

ʼʼAlexander is our common enemy. We ought to deal with him or not he would take everything from us.ʼʼ

ʼHehehe! Sure he has already taken everything from you. I bet he had already tasted the sweet fruit. She isnʼt pure any longer.ʼ

Leonardo inwardly thought this while outwardly his expression remained impassive as he questioned Damien.

ʼʼItʼs good that you want to deal with him but you know he is stronger than us by a large margin. Even though it hurts to admit this, he is stronger than us, not even the third princess hailed as the strongest of the new generation was his match, she got bested. So, Iʼm curious about how you plan to deal with him. Letʼs not forget that he possesses a frightening backing as well.ʼʼ

Even though Leonardoʼs words were painful, it was the truth. Shaking his head to discard any hesitation, Damien started to explain.

ʼʼEverything you said itʼs true. However, Iʼm not planning to attack him head-on, it will be a foolish thing.-”

ʼʼThen send some assassins?” Leonardo asked.

Damienʼs expression turned unnatural, ʼʼThat wouldnʼt work either.ʼʼ

ʼʼOh?! From your expression, it seems that you have tried and it ended up in failure.ʼʼ Leonardo mocked.

Ignoring Leonardoʼs mockery, Damien continued.

ʼʼAlexander has something he cares about more than anything. W-”

Once again Leonardo interrupted Damien and asked.

ʼʼYou canʼt be seriously saying what Iʼm thinking right?ʼʼ

Damien stayed silent. Leonardo clicked his tongue and continued.

ʼʼWhile itʼs true that the guild master said she was backing Alex, this doesnʼt mean it was only him. Did you forget about her race?ʼʼ

Once again a silence.

Unbothered Leonardo continued. ʼʼShe is an Elf. While Alexʼs sister is a half-Elf, she is still elve nevertheless. So imagine what gonna happen if she learned that we made a move against one of them? Straight guillotine. I donʼt know if you are dumb or not.ʼʼ

ʼʼSigh! You should have let me finish what I was planning to say. I wouldnʼt have proposed an alliance, a solution for dealing with Alex without a proper background check. What you said held some truth, however, I never said we will be directly involved. We just have to act as if we have not seen anything while others did the job.ʼʼ Damien explained after Leonardo finished.

ʼʼOh? Iʼm interested. Please do share your plan.ʼʼ Leonardo whose curiosity got picked demanded.

Damien stood up and went to whispers something into Leonardoʼs ears, the latter smiled at the start before his smile transformed into a mad laugh.

ʼʼGood, we shall follow your advice. I know what you are after I promise that I will not touch her you may have her, however, Maria is mine. Iʼm not interested in Sakuya as that one is too dangerous, you may have her.ʼʼ

Leonardo started talking as if he was already seeing Alexʼs miserable end and his women becoming his.

ʼʼSorry, Iʼm not interested in her either. I shall take my leave. See you on the day of the dungeonʼs exploration.ʼʼ Damien said before leaving.

Leonardo didnʼt even accompany him outside.

Leaning against his chair, he was laughing like a third-rate villain.

Camilla who just entered couldnʼt help but frown.

ʼʼIs it worth it? Why not let it go? They will no turning back if you proceed with that plan. You will become an irreconcilable enemy. Is that really what you want? You donʼt need to do that to surpass him.

Y-”

ʼʼShut up Camilla. I donʼt want to hear any more words coming from you.ʼʼ Leonardo bellowed.

Camilla sighed heavily. Sometimes she wondered if she was not blind to have fallen for this guy. Well, Love is blind after all.

Without saying any more words, she left the room even while Leonardo asked her not to.

She knew if she stayed she couldnʼt be able to reason him as the current Leonardo seemed to have become mad as if he had lost his sanity because of what? Some worthless pride.

ʼMen are more unreasonable than women.ʼ The leaving Camilla thought. She must prepare some backup plans just in case.

ʼʼAh! A woman in love certainly struggles.ʼʼ Camilla mumbled.