Negotiation

Chapter Sixty: Negotiation

A gentle breeze stirred the willow trees, while several sparrows chirped noisily on the branches. The morning sunlight awakened a village near Fuyuki City.

Several high school girls in Japanese school uniforms walked along the cement road beside the fields. They chatted and laughed, mostly discussing trivial or amusing things from their daily lives. The girls occasionally giggled, brimming with youthful energy.

"Haah~ I'm so tired."

A suited young man walked down the road while yawning. His black hair reached his shoulders, his eyes were bloodshot, and dark circles surrounded them. He clearly had not slept at all the previous night.

The black-haired youth was named Waver Velvet, a Magus and the Conqueror King's Master.

Several female students passed by Waver, and he could not help glancing sideways. Although he was a Magus, he was still only a nineteen-year-old young man. Moreover, because he had spent so long studying magecraft, he rarely came into contact with unfamiliar women.

"Boy, peeking isn't what a man does. If you like them, say it boldly."

The Conqueror King's massive hand slapped Waver on the shoulder. How could Waver's flimsy physique withstand such a powerful blow? His face twitched, and his previously groggy mind immediately cleared.

"I'm falling apart."

Waver spoke weakly. Just then, the Conqueror King suddenly shouted, "You over there, you girls, this boy—"

"Hey, hey, hey."

Waver hurriedly grabbed the Conqueror King. He had already guessed what the other man was about to shout.

The Conqueror King was stopped, a smile appearing on his face.

"What is it, boy? If you don't even dare reveal your innermost thoughts, you cannot become a Master acknowledged by this king."

"That has nothing to do with revealing my innermost thoughts. That would just be shameless. Also, don't slap my shoulder. It