The Summon
[Upon Stepping Out Of The Battle Arena]
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"Miss, would you mind coming with us? The Boss, asked you to come with us."
Nicodemus
"Who's your boss?"
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"It's Sir Arzhel Winston Salazar Moore."
Lucretia
"do tell that I'm busy, if he must... Then he'll have to make an appointment."
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"Our Boss..." *stepped forward*
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*paused on his tracks* "Our Boss doesn't like waiting, Miss."
Lucretia
"Well, I don't have time. If he really wants to see me, tell him to come to me himself." *walks off*
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*The guards exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of how to handle the situation. One of them stepped forward, his hand resting on his gun.*
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"With all due respect, my lady, the boss's request is not something we can ignore."
Lucretia
"Handle them if you must." *Standing there eating skewers.*
Nicodemus
*He nodded, as he stepped in front of her, facing the guards.*
Nicodemus
"I'm afraid the lady has spoken. She's not interested in meeting your boss right now."
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*The guards tensed, their hands instinctively reaching for their weapons. The leader, a burly man with a scar across his cheek, spoke up.*
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"This isn't a request, Nico. You know the rules."
Nicodemus
He smirk, "Oh, I know the rules. But I also know that the lady out-ranks your boss by a significant margin."
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The guards hesitated, "We have our orders. We can't just let her walk away."
Nicodemus
"And I have mine. To protect her ladyship from any and all threats. Including those who dare to inconvenience her."
[The tension in the air was palpable, the guards and Nico stared at each other, almost on the brink of escalating into violence. Suddenly, a voice echoed through the hallway, smooth and commanding.]
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"What's going on here?"
Lucretia
Turned around and said, “Ask your loyal guards.”
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The guards snapped to attention, their hands leaving their weapons as Arzhel approached and said, "My Lord Arzhel, Sir."
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*The guards quickly explained the situation to Arzhel. Once they finished, he turned his attention to her.*
Arzhel
"I see, Then let them go. They're the guests of the Empire, We shouldn't disrespect them nor force them."
Nicodemus
*Nico's eyes glared dangerously at him, but he remained silent, waiting for her command.*
Lucretia
"Let's go, Nico. We have other things to do than waste our time here."
Nicodemus
*He nodded, his eyes never leaving the guards as he walked behind her.*
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