After processing it, Samael looked the extortionist before him up and down in surprise.
"You're extorting me?"
Someone actually dared to extort him. It was quite novel, and Samael found it rather amusing in his spare time.
"What do you mean, extortion? As your friend, I need to keep your embarrassing secret and suffer the torment of my conscience from now on. Shouldn't you buy me a drink so my deeply condemned soul can feel a little better in its drunkenness?"
The handsome young man blinked, his face full of sorrow.
"Since when did we become friends?"
"You and I hit it off at first sight!"
"How about we become sworn enemies first? That might ease the turmoil in your heart."
"Don't be impulsive. There are guards nearby. As a friend who hit it off with you at first sight, I wouldn't want to see you arrested."
The handsome young man looked utterly sincere, making Samael's mouth twitch.
"Forget it. With acting like that, five silver coins is the most you'll get."
Seeing that this fellow had latched onto him, Samael had no choice but to spend money to avoid disaster, discreetly handing over five silver coins.
"Don't be so stingy. Judging by you, you even brought along a whole bunch of fae maids. You're definitely not short of money. Help out a friend a little."
The handsome young man skillfully stuffed the ill-gotten gains from their under-the-table deal into his pocket, yet he was still unsatisfied. Smiling, he looked meaningfully toward the Fae Maidens behind Samael.
"They're my adopted daughters, students, and friends..."
Samael rolled his eyes and corrected him irritably.
"Oh... so your tastes are that broad."
The handsome young man drew out his words and regarded him with solemn respect, though traces of mockery surfaced deep in