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“As much as I would like for you to take everyone you befriended. I’m sorry to say your protection only extends to what belongs to you,” Emily says sadly “so your telling me I can only bring my slaves, “ he ask Yah, “and even worse, the kingdom he is hiding in has three slaves per person law, so I can’t have your bye more slaves ” Emily said “and I would not want any more slaves I think three is my tolerance, but that means I can’t take Melody “ he says

At that, Melody frowns. “I do not like this, my lord,” she says firmly “you’re staying behind, and that is final. I don’t want anyone arresting you on false charges,” he says “my uncle is the kind of person to do that, so you should not go,” Emily says plus Emily grabs at her sleeve “anyway I want as many of you pregnant ones back here with me if I can’t have him with me having them is the second best thing,” Emily says Melody caves plaintively to Emily’s puppy dog eyes and nods.

Melody turns to Kelly “protect him as best you can,” she says, looking in Kelly’s eyes “you two make sure he does not get in over his head,” Emily said, looking at Lily and lion “we will,” they both say together “make sure you don’t get any more woman following you around” Melody says I “hay don’t tell him that he can have some more women at his side if he so wishes” Emily says blushing. Still, he can tell her harts not in what she says.

“hay look, I have enough women in my life for right now, I have no plans of getting any more, “ Lance says “ yeah, you say that now but when you see some woman that catches your interest, “ Emily says in Deadpan voice” my lord is very lustful,” Melody says deadpan to then when he’s about to rebuke them they burst out laughing “ yeah very funny keep making fun of me, and I will go out of my way to find some girl that will put you to shame,” he says with humor.

They laugh again “ no need to head out right away, love a least stay for the night I could use some of your love,” Emily said, “ and I have missed you to my dear, I thought of you often when I was away,” he said she nods “well come join me for lunch,” she says they follow her to the dining room, this meal is as good as every meal they had at the castle. “So, tell me what types of nasties you fought when you were away” Emily ask with a plain tone one that showed nether interest or disinterest.

“Well, we fought some….” He said, telling her about every battle they had”. while, not the hardest the one quest we did with a man called hope was scary “he says “all those monsters in such a short amount of time you must have set some sort of record” Emily says as they finish eating lunch. “You highness you parents could use you for a good while” a servant Emily frown “fine, I’m sorry but matters of state call to my needs, please pardon me, but don’t go anywhere I’ll be right back” she says blowing him a kiss then leaving.
“Well, what do you think, Melody?” Lance ask, “ well, you can turn her down, but what do you think, Lance,” she asks “ well, I have to leave behind you and Grinta, and I’m not looking forward to that,” he says with concern, “ I think Grinta might want to go with you and dam the consequences, she seems more the type to do what she pleases,” Melody says as a matter of fact. “Yeah, it has me worried, but maybe she’ll be more likely to stay if she gets involved with the royal wizard,” he says
“Well, we did not see them at lunch, so that is a good sign,” Melody said with hope “master, maybe we should let her come with us,” the lion says. He shakes his head. “I know her a great warrior, but even she will get overwhelmed. If I go in with you three, it will be better because the people there will protect us,” he says with a firm tone that said he would break no argument “well, if you say so, master,” Kelly says, “I got a question should you die who gets your slave, unlike the Criminal what you are doing is not illegal, so they can’t claim your slave, they will be sent to the church of contracts if not the church will step in on the behalf and see to it your wishes are carried out, so it is best if you tell Kelly, lion, and lily your last wishes in that regard “ Melody points out.

He thinks she had a point he did not want them going to someone he did not know or trust “well amber; my wish is that you go to Grinta if a die. The twins and Kelly, I want you to go to princess Emily I know she would take care of you” yes master” the three sing “there you happy” he asks melody nods “it’s good by why not just leave all three to princess Emily “ Melody ask “well I can tell amber likes Grinta, and I know Grinta likes her, I would say it even close to love, so she goes to amber” Lance says firmly on hearing that Melody nods.

And Melody places a hand on her stomach. “I guess our child is a good parting gift.” She says, “you say this like I’m doom to die, “ he says “well, my people have a saying expect the best, but plan for the worst .it’s why I had the money Emily uncle gave me for my fee sent back to my clan, I was expecting to either become a slave or die in glorious Battle, nothing I thought prepared me for this” Melody says sounding happy.

“So, your happy?” He asks, making sure. He needs to hear from her mouth “every day I thank the gods for what they gave me, yes I very happy,” she said with not a single trace of regret in her voice “thank you, it does me good to hear it from you” he says she nods “just know what started as a blood oath has turned to love” she says he shrugs that was probably fostered by the charm skill he got from the goddess. Not that it mattered much to him. Finally, Grinta finds them. The smile plastered on her face told him all he needed to know.

“So, I am thinking things went well with marry,” he says. She nods and shows off his neckless “this makes me immune to what you can do, now I don’t feel the need to jump your bones. Me and marry it over, and when the time comes, and we want a second child, I will give you a call she says the neckless she showed off was amazing. He could tell a lot of detail went into it “thanks, I think I like being an afterthought,” he said. She smiled she pushed his shoulder “don’t be that way. Well, always be friends. well, friends with benefits that you won’t be getting till I chose not before finding some other strumpet and pump her full of your love. I don’t need it,” she says firmly wow this was sad he was kinda expecting it from her, she was a lesbian, and no amount of charm magic would make her love him.

“Hey, just don’t forget about me. I enjoyed having you in my bed.” she nods as she puts him on the shoulder” look, I like you and all, but we’re never going to be anything but good friends,” she says. He nods, “look, stop with the sad look, this hurts me as much as you. Me with a man is unnatural for me. I know you knew this,” she said. He nods “yes, I was expecting just such a breakup from you, it just doesn’t make it easier, hay at least I can look forward to shagging you in the future when you ready for another child” she shacks her head “sorry lover boy not going to happen Mary’s using her magic next time. “He nodded.

“Well, that proudly for the best, I forget about that then, on a more unpleasant note know if I die, I leave amber to you. I already left lion and lily to Emily should I die,” he says “don’t talk like that I and you will still fight side by side agents all odds. If something comes along that is going to be able to kill you, it’s likely to kill me too” Grinta says firmly “well you won’t like the mission I’m planning to go on then you can’t come with” he says she opens her mouth he places a finger on it “don’t argue in this case you would be of a hindrance then an aid. (When she opens her mouth again) You’re not the only one I’m leaving behind; Melody is staying too. I will have no agreements from either of you.” He says firmly
“Well, if you’re sure, “she says, he nods, “I won’t be going alone. I’m no fool, but I will be taking my slaves with me… before I hear arguments about that, they have a better chance of serving. Then even me on this mission,” Lance says bravely, and with a tone, he would face this mission with his slaves, and that was final “well, if you say so, lance,” Grinta says, sounding mad.