The Princess And The Lord

Chapter 1246  Scary Man

While Garrof and Lloyd were busy contacting people to update them on their investigation and the results they got, Lory took the plastic food bags he had bought previously and opened them one by one.

[Here, I just got the food that suits your taste, 'plain and bland] Lory joked then served a chicken ginger soup with white rice in front of Zhao Li Xin after that she took another plastic bag containing kid's meals with Poko-Poko logo on it she open the paper bag then took out the toys inside soon after a bright smile brimmed on her face.

[What is that?] Zhao Li Xins stared at a weird toy that could not describe to be beautiful or cute but after a second look, he realized he had seen this toy before cause he had eaten at the poko-poko diner before, but now he was curious why Lory looked very pleased with these weird toys.

[This is a collectible poko-poko toy, I just found out they released a classic series to celebrate the eight years of the end of the Dark Age War, I never thought I would be able to collect this toy again! You know I used to like collecting these things when I was little, I even fought Luc cause one of these!] Lory said proudly while unwrapping the plastic from the toy and then placing it on the table before her with a happy face.

Zhao Li Xin picked up the small-weird-looking toy that was only as tall as his little finger, he examined the strange toy with little curiosity but after examining the toy he still didn't understand where is the attraction [Why this thing grimaced?] Zhao Li Xin was perplexed.

Lory tilted her head [Oh, that's because Poko-Poko is pooping!]

[....] Zhao Li Xin was rendered speechless while Lory explained excitedly [You know what, I'm so lucky! In the past, they don't usually make the bathroom series a lot but I just got it on the first try, now I need to collect the toilet, bathtub, and poop to complete the bathroom series!]

Zhao Li Xin blink his eyes a few times, [Poop?]

Lory nodded as she took out a small burger and small fries from the box because this is a kid's meal so naturally the food size was half of the normal portion nevertheless Lory didn't mind about that.

[Yes, this company is clearly deliberately making us the consumers spend a lot of money to collect all of these series, but it can't be helped, the heart wants what it wants] Lory took a big bite of her burger as a result only left half of it.

Zhao Li Xin continued to examine the weird toys still he could not understand the attraction of this thing [...And you fight with your brother because of this?]

Lory swallows her food and then says [Yes, I think I make quite a ruckus when I say, Luc stole my poop...] Lory smiles dryly.

[Of course, they are...] Zhao Li Xin has another understanding of what kind of kid his wife used to be, obviously a naughty one.

Lory finish her burger only with three bites and then open another kid's meal then she took out the fried chicken after that she checked what other poko-poko she got [Oh, I got the thief series, now I need a clothesline and underwear...hm, underwear will be as hard as finding poop] Lory ponder with a serious face.

Zhao Li Xin's face curl into another confusion [Is Poko-Poko a pervert?]

[Of course not, Poko-Poko tried to catch the pervert thief but he missed the thief and only got the underwear so everyone thought he was the pervert, poor Poko-Poko...] Lory feels sorry for the unimaginable character as if it was real.

Zhao Li Xin wanted to say something but he changed his mind, he clamped his mouth and swallowed his words, but all of a sudden Lory spoke again with a guilty expression [...but I ... I made another ruckus when I said Jay took my underwear...poor Jay, but I explained everything though, but...yeah...] Lory smacked her lips.

[.....] Zhao Li Xin could imagine the chaos that Lory made when she was young, he suddenly pitied all her brothers who grew up with her, it must be hard to take care of a naughty girl like Lory.

Lory finished her fried chicken and then ended her meal with a large strawberry cake and iced lemon tea. After she was full, she went to the bathroom to soak in the tub and maybe had her own poop.

While Lory refreshes Zhao Li Xin's approach to the end. He was quite surprised when Zhao Li Xin alone met him because he knew Zhaolixin was not a sociable person and used to keep his distance from other people besides Lory therefore Garrof couldn't cover up his shock. "Mr. Zhao?" Zhao Li Xin walked toward Garrof with one of his hands resting behind his back, his expression was solemn and distant like an old King staring at his subject. However, Garrof didn't feel that Zhao Li Xin looked down on him because he knew that was his nature like it's already seeped into his bones. Zhao Li Xin himself might not notice it just like Princess Lorient no matter how much they tried to act like ordinary people they cannot hide their sublime presence. Even though Lory never revealed Zhao Li Xin's real identity, even so, Garrof knew Zhao Li Xin must be someone with an extraordinary background.

"I'm here to ask your help," Zhao Li Xin's voice was deep and calm.

Garrof was flattered thus he immediately replied: "Yes, anything!"

Zhao Li Xin didn't beat around the bush "As we both knew my wife had been tailed by three powerful groups though she had no problem handling everything on his own but I can let her face everything by herself especially when I'm not around for the moment"

Garrof was taken aback as he realized he never considered that though he knew Lory was a young woman despited her ability and experience facing all of this is too much for one person however her last name makes him think she can't handle everything without failing therefore Zhao Li xin words snap him back to the reality that Lory is only one woman.

Garrof feels embarrassed he unconsciously treats Lory like everyone else which puts a lot of burden on her shoulder and thinks it is natural.

"Um, so what's in your mind?" Garrof looks at him expectantly.

Zhao Li Xin rubbed his chin as he pondered for a few seconds before he spoke, "About the group of Assassins who are looking for my wife…"

"Yes...?" Garrof raised his eyebrows.

"Can you lure them to me?" Zhao Li Xin asks.

"Do you intend to finish them off there?" Garrod asked bluntly.

"If it's necessary..." Zhao Li Xin squints his eyes and darkness seems to gather in his eyes but only for a second before he looks away and continues "I'm more curious...about the uhm...Un-Underground Guild and..uh, what their purpose with my wife?" Zhao Li Xin speaks calmly despite he is still not fluent in the language.

"You think the Underground Guild had other reason other than to redeem their failure?" Garrof's forehead creased.

"I don't doubt that should be one of the reasons but... maybe there are other reasons, something more beneficial" Zhao Li Xin replied casually.

"Like...what?" Garrof raised his eyebrows.

Zhao Li Xin turned his face towards Garrof, "That's what I should ask them, don't you think?" he showed a venomous grin that made the hair on the back of his back stand up.

Garrof lit the cigar that he kept in his jacket to calm himself down. He took a drag on the cigar, slowly he released white smoke into the air after that he turned to the man who had a face as handsome as an angel but more dangerous than a devil.

"But you have to take into account that there will be four trained assassins coming at you, I know you are strong but these people are not easy opponents either, you think you can handle them all by yourself?" Garrof felt compelled to remind Zhao Li Xin about the danger considering he is Princess Lorient's husband.

"Are they really strong?" Zhao Li Xin looked eyes flickered with a mix of curiosity and anticipation.

Garrof nodded firmly "The underground guild never employs anyone with half-assed skills if they hired them that means their power should not be underestimated" Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"I hope you're right..." he mutters softly while looking down at his hand then suddenly he raises his head "If I'm not wrong...one of them, uh...he has Fire gift, isn't it?"

Garrof is startled and then says: "Ye...yeah, one of them has quite a powerful gift...isn't fire also your power Mr. Zhao? Aren't you also gifted with a fire gift, you think your fire could win against him?" Garrof took this opportunity to ask about Zhao Li Xin's power because until now he still didn't understand what power this man possessed.

"Gift?" Zhao Li Xin looked at Garrof with a blank expression he realized Garrof misunderstood what kind of power he had but Zhao Li Xin had no intention to explain, soon after a mysterious smile spread across his face "Who knows," Garrof not only had difficulty understanding Zhao Li Xin's power, but he also had no idea what this seemingly harmless man was thinking, but Garrof was well aware that Zhao Li Xin was the most dangerous man he had ever met.

Fortunately, despite all of that Zhao Li Xin is not a violent man nor did he ever hurt anyone without being provoked first. He also seemed to love Princess Lorient very much, maybe that's why he kept his actions on a leash so he would not cause trouble for the princess. "I will tell Jason to scatter Princess's trail for them to follow so where do you want to lure them?" Garrof ask.

"To The Death Knell Labyrinth, " Zhao Li Xin answered.

Garrof is stunned "Are you sure, you will face numerous Beast and a group of assassins there"

"Or they will face each other" Zhao Li Xin smirk.

Garrof swallowed hard "M-Kay"

Zhao Li Xin sincerely said "Thank you for your help"

"Yeah, No problem," Gerroff waved his hand. Inwardly, he had already lit a candle for those assassins.

"Oh, by the way, please don't tell Lory about this...I don't want her to worry...If she ever fin- finds out, just tell her...I told you to do it"

 Garrof head automatically nodded before he could think. Garrof himself was confused as to why he could be so obedient even in the past he was famous for disputing his superior's orders when he felt his orders didn't make sense, was it because he was old now or maybe another reason... Garrof glanced at the door where Zhao Li Xin's figure entered.

He take a deep inhaled on his cigar and then puffed the white smoke into the air, he stared at the sky for a moment then mumbled to himself "That's one scary dude"