The Princess And The Lord

The sound of a mobile phone that places on the table is ringing, Jack shifts his eyes from the computer's screen to the phone next to him then he pushes the answer button "Yo, Garrof what's up?"

"The corner of his eyes suddenly creased "You sure?"

A male voice shouted loudly forcing Jack to pull the phone from his ear then he started grumbling "I know – I know…alright…okay, alright I'll make adjustments…yes, right away….uh- huh, Hm, alright then, okay bye..." He hung up the phone and then leaned his back on the chair while staring at the ceiling for some time until Madeline knocked on the door and then came into the room.

Madeline was perplexed when she saw Jack's expression, "Boss, why is your face getting uglier every morning?"

Madeline's insensitive words snapped him out of his daze instantly "Could you be nicer to your boss" he rubbed his cheeks, wondering if he really was that ugly?

Madeline tilted her head "I can…but I won't"

Jack questioned himself for the hundredth time why he had hired her in the first place. If Madeline knew what he was thinking she would say it because she's cheap and she's the only one who can take his bullsh*t

"So..What are you thinking Boss?" Maddy genuinely becomes more curious about what could've made Jack's face so ugly in the morning.

Garrof, who could only surrender, told what happened "I just got a call from Garrof, he told me what really happened and it was more than I could have predicted…"

Jack also tells how Lory saved Garrof and his group and how strong she really is. Garrof also reminded Jack not to underestimate Zhao Li Xin, although he was not sure what 'Gift' Zhao Li Xin had, but any man who could attract a woman like Lory was definitely no ordinary man.

Madeline listened with an expression of disbelief and awed then her whole expression become ecstatic "I can't believe Miss Jane is that powerful, and her husband, I know he's not only a pretty face!"

Jack brush his hair with mixed feelings of excitement and regret for not testing Lory's mana more carefully, he also blamed himself for not buying the mana meter because it was too expensive if only he had that tool then this problem would never occur, heck he almost lost a big fish! but why did Lory didn't say anything when she was given an entry-level?

"So what level do you want to give Miss Jane and her husband?" Madeline, who has now inwardly declared herself as Lory's number one fan, asked with an expectant look.

Jack crossed his arms over his chest, he pondered for a moment then abruptly said "Level B!" he nodded firmly.

"Level B" Madeline look disappointed, she thought it would be higher.

"Actually according to Garrof's words, I want to give Miss Jane level S, but I'm afraid it would create a ruckus among the hunters and make things difficult for Raven," Jack explained, he actually feel disappointed he couldn't give Lory the appropriate level, he felt he was being unfair.

Madeline understood Jack's dilemma, even pushing someone from level E to B in less than a week would cause a great uproar. Madeline couldn't even imagine how many Hunters felt they were treated unfairly and might challenge Miss Jane to prove herself.

"I guess it can't be helped," Madeline shrugged.

Even so, Madeline made a mental note to write down the names of anyone who dared make things difficult for Miss Jane so she would later give them a difficult task with a bit of missing information, well not important information of course, but will make create a little hassle for them. That will be enough for a lesson, a devilish smile spread across her sweet face.

Jack became uneasy knowing there was never a good thing when that girl made a sly smile "Hey - hey, don't do anything crazy! remember, we still need other hunters to work for us if we don't want our guild to close...Right? " He smiled nervously.

Madeline's eyes turned to Jack then the corners of her lips curved into a sarcastic smile "Right~"

Madeline turned and then sashayed toward the door leaving Jack who didn't have time to stop her.

Jack's hands hang in the air as the door in front of him gently closed, "Ma...Maddy?"

Jack froze then he glance at the phone beside him wondering if he should ask Garrof for a job cause it seemed his guild was about to close.

But at the same time in a mansion with a splendid view of a steep rock cliff, a loud scream echoed throughout the mansion.

"A HUNTER!"

Lilly covered her ears with a grimace "Grandfather, your voice is too loud"

The old man was and still, one of the most influential figures in the world who dominate inventions in the field of weaponry that may rival N.I.M.S. the institution that belonged to the Harland kingdom and the reason Lory didn't remember the Hamilton family is because the Ellecant group has always been in neutral without taking sides with any country or kingdom so there was almost no dispute between Hamilton and the Lucient Family except for healthy - normal competition between them.

But who would have thought that the old man who had even received praise from Lory's father, King Marcus, was now frustrated after hearing Zhao Li Xin's profession?

Hugo still couldn't accept the ink painter he painstakingly searched for was a Hunter! how could someone who could draw so elegantly be such a ruthless hunter? how could he accept it?

Hugo didn't look down on the Hunter profession, after all, Hunters have always been and will be needed by society whether they are rich or poor but what worries him is what if Zhao Li Xin injures his precious hand or eyes during his assignment or worst, he dies!

The precious seed he had just found couldn't wither before it bloomed! if that happened his wife in the underworld would be waiting for him with an axe!

"Are you sure..." Hugo turned to Lily pleadingly, he wished his granddaughter would lie to him.

Lilly pinched her glabella tiredly "I'm sure! I've confirmed it myself, the master's name is Zhao Li Xin she married Raven Jane but there's no paper to prove it actually there's no paper to prove their existence these past seven years but as they say, they're from Rodant City so it's not weird a lot of information missing here and there, that place is chaotic even before the Dark Age war"

"He's from Rodant city? I thought he was from Xiya country" Hugo's voice sounded even more desperate.

Lilly sighed, "He was, but according to his wife, Mr. Zhao grew up in Rodant City..."

"Whhhhy?" The old man was on the verge of tears, he couldn't believe the elegant man who looked like an untainted immortal was from that rotten city.

"I don't know why? Just ask him yourself!" Lilly rolled her eyes, she couldn't stand her grandpa's stupid question.

"You are right!" Hugo's eyes suddenly lit up with interest, "Let's invite him over quickly!"

"All right, all right!" Lilly raised her hand confidently "Then I'll call the Beast Slayer, now"

"Don't call him!" Hugo widened his eyes, "Just pick him up!"

"What if they are busy!" Lilly shrieked in exasperation, "You know the hunter has an irregular schedule, what if he's doing errands and not in town?"

"You're right - you're right," Hugo thought Lily's reasoning made sense so he agreed.

Lily was relieved her grandpa wanted to hear that she changed the subject "There is good news, I hear Garrof got the Zhyger heart needed to heal Ethan" Lily smiled broadly.

Hugo snorted "Yeah but it just stabilizes his condition until we find a solution to cure it," said Hugo with a bitter tone his gaze turned grim.

Lily also feels guilty about bringing up Ethan's situation. Even though she had reminded herself not to bring up her brother's condition but he thought that after getting the news about his favorite painter his grandfather would cheer up a bit so she could ask for new news about her brother's condition but unfortunately she miscalculated.

Lilly actually knew that her grandfather was focused on finding the master painter, not only because he was mesmerized by his talent, but also because he needed a break from Ethan's situation, to be honest, there was nothing they could do anymore other than wait response from the S.A.I . N.T. organization.

"The saint is still replying to our request?" Hugo's gaze darkened.

Lilly shook her head, Hugo turned his gaze to the beautiful scenery in his giant window that looked more magnificent than any painting but it was not enough to comfort his aching heart.

"They only sent a rookie healer to help us get Zhyger's livers, obviously they won't back down until they get what they want."

Lily looked down with a sad expression, what the organization wanted was for the Ellecant group to return to making weapons and give a five percent stake to the S.A.I.N.T organization.

At first glance, that wouldn't be such a bad idea since indeed they used to make weapons and that was what built their family into this position so giving five percent didn't seem like a big deal especially when compared to her brother's life but her grandfather didn't believe the S.A.I.N.T organization motive moreover giving them a five percent stake that would allow them to meddle in Ellecant Group policies that could have disastrous consequences not only for the Hamilton family but for the world.

Hugo grew suspicious about what the S.A.I.N.T. organization purposed to push them so hard back into the arms industry again and when he questioned about it they said they wanted to ensure this hard-won peace would continue to exist.

Hugo thought it was a stupid excuse because if that was true then how could they make a profit? either they didn't know or pretended not to know how difficult and expensive it was to make weapons therefore any war whether small or big would be needed to sell their product to make a profit.