Netori: Stealing The Hero's Party!

Chapter 292: Meeting The New King

Moments after Ravenʼs arrival at the castle, he was guided by a guard directly to Miloʼs chambers. The king couldnʼt risk having him meet his mother first, after all, if he did, that would ruin their plans to manipulate Maria. Even the fact that Raven was back had been known to Milo for a while, but given his motherʼs eccentricity, heʼd given it every effort to keep that fact away from her.

”At the start, I hid the news of your arrival simply because I know how excited my sister can be about meeting the hero, and now that youʼve changed places with that warrior, sheʼd been nagging everyone to take her to see you, ” explaining his situation to Raven, Milo stood before him with Viola standing by his side.

”But if Tia knew or even Maria, either one of them, the news wouldʼve gotten to the otherʼs ears, and that wouldʼve been utter chaos.”

ʼAstute as always, huh? No wonder Mariaʼs afraid of him taking over.ʼ Holding no grudge nor animosity towards Milo, Raven was impressed not just by what heʼd revealed but by the way he was conducting his business as Royalty.

”Before anything,” glancing up and down Miloʼs well-kempt clothes before moving onto Violaʼs shimmering opal dress with gemstones, he felt for once–in the true presence of royalty. Getting up from the chair heʼd been provided as a show of respect, he nodded at Mioʼs lover before turning back to him.

”Iʼve noticed more guards at the lower city, and it sounds like youʼve laxed taxes on farmers, hawkers and even street vendors. Nothing of the sort ever happened when your father ruled, how you even managed to convince the noblemen is beyond me, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that youʼve done in such a short time.”

The faintest of smiles climbed up the duoʼs lips, it was the first time theyʼd been recognized for their work. All the queen and the council did was complain about their policies, simply because it didnʼt suit their interest but rather the interest of the public.

”Sir Markus deserves some of the credit, without his blade we wouldʼve had a coup on our hands, but–no matter, Iʼll relay your thanks to him, but for now, please sit down and hear our request,” taking them up on their offer, Raven quickly settled down, and it wasnʼt long before he was told everything that had happened in the castle while he was gone.

From Maria hiding the death of the king for a long time to holding his funeral in secrecy, none of that was a secret to Raven, but everything sheʼd done towards Milo and Viola as well as her sabotage towards the citizens by meddling in their betterment, it pricked him in the heart.

ʼThat bitch…ʼ His expression contorted so much it made Viola squeeze Miloʼs arm in fear, the king himself wasnʼt resistant to the darkness and corruption oozing out from the blessed hero. ʼShe doesnʼt care about anyone but herself, why the fuck are we even doing this whole journey fucking things if sheʼs gonna mess up our home?! We want to save these people!

We want our world to flourish and survive the–ʼ

”ATROCITIES OF THE DEMON LORDS!!!” Jumping from mind to reality, Raven screamed in rage–not only spooking the king and his lover but also alarming the guards stationed outside. The door opened and they came rushing in, even surrounding Raven while pushing the king away, they kept their weapons drawn–hoping, no!

Praying that they wonʼt have to fight a chosen, much less someone trained by the radiant Valkyrie. Discover wonders at

Looking at his fist for a while, Raven slowly let them ease up. Lifting his head right after, he noticed spears, swords and a few arrows pointed in his direction. Moving the spear and swords away from him with the back of his hands, he turned to Milo.

”Tell me what you want me to do about her? Iʼm assuming you called me here for a reason after all,” taking a deep breath to calm himself, Raven let down his mask of anger, and instead with a little help from his own charm calmed his heart. Then with a smile, he opened his eyes. ”Apart from killing her, Iʼm sure I can beat some manners into her if thatʼs what you want.”

Baffled by the sudden change in his personality, Milo blinked a few times, but quickly managed to recover. Thinking everything over in his head, he brushed off the guards, even though they seemed reluctant to leave the king alone with Raven. Once the door was shut as they left, Milo moved closer to the mage and told him in the most forward way possible.

”I want her gone from the castle–I donʼt care how, I donʼt care what you do to her as long as sheʼd not dead, I think anything would be an improvement,” thinking about her conspiring with the noble family whose son would soon marry Tia, Milo wanted this resolution to conclude long before the idiotic son or his family attempts a coup emboldened by Maria.

”Anything?” Raven asked, his voice rugged as it can be.

Although a bit taken back after hearing him questioning the limit, Milo remained steadfast and nodded back at Raven.

”Yes, anything as long as sheʼs alive–I donʼt care what you do,” no stranger to the mage sleeping with the whore, he didnʼt care if he even fucked in public so she couldnʼt show her face to anyone.

”You suspect a coup?” Tilting his head sideways, Ravenʼs curiosity was apparent.

Still wary of the mage, Milo took a gulp and responded.

”Markus is out to investigate the family, he will more than likely kill them if thereʼs enough proof of their imminent betrayal,” piling every bit of information together, finally since last night a devilish smirk flashes across his face.

”And you said the very same familyʼs son is going to marry your sister soon?” Milo nodded in response while Viola slowly approached him from behind. ”Then how about we turn the wedding into an event that nobody can forget–one that would ensure no other fool tries to step up to you? At least not the corrupt piece of shits.”

”Wh-what are you talking about?” Milo stuttered unsure what Raven had in mind, but his answer was simple, yet effective no matter the situation.

”No mercy, Milo for those parasitic leeches would have none for you.” And although harsher than he liked, Milo couldnʼt disagree–even though deep down he felt like he should. But that remained a part of his personality, benevolent and kind, to a fault that would lead to his death if not for Markus and now even the new hero.