Chương 223: Chapter 206. Ms. Vox

Vox

" They're finally gone, huh?"" It's kind of nice, right?" Sarah spoke as we had closed the door that Charlotte, Delcan and Princess Alice had just walked out of. It was the day after Lucas arrived and we were informed by Anna that the cleaning crew for the houses were done for our guests. I told her to give them tips in the form of a gallon of ice cream and a gold coin each for the hard work they've been doing. Now with that, I hear that I should expect Lucas's own home to be completed in about a week.

Once everyone had left, the actual day's plans could begin. Basically, today had one real important meeting. That would be the meeting of the Dwarves who Emily was able to make that Business Deal with. Today, we were meeting the Leader of this group of visitors, Tory Vax. Today was the day to finally put pen to paper and make the Deal "Official". To have this meeting, I'll be sitting side by side with Emily. I'll basically be acting like a Vice President for Emily as she talks with the Dwarves.

I figured since she made the connection, it should be her who actually deals with them. However, it would be seen as rude if I didn't show my face as the Owner of the Business as well as the Lord of Paradise." Are you sure you want Anna and I to sit outside the room while you have this meeting?" Sarah asked me that as Emily, Ruby and I were about to enter our office to start on our work for the day as the Lord of Paradise and his Secretary." I mean... Do you even really want to be there?

I assume it's going to be pretty boring. Just some greetings, going over a few parts of the Deal... Maybe a handshake?"" We still want to show our support as your Wives, Darling." Anna followed up my question. I mean it won't be hard to move 2 more chairs in." Alright, I'll ask Alan, or Chris to bring in 2 chairs quickly."" I'll do it!" Ellie raised her voice from my left side." Ellie!? I was wondering where you were. How come I haven't seen much of you recently?"

Ellie spoke up, I hadn't seen her for a while, I had wondered where she had gone. Usually, she'd be right next to Janet or Ruby learning something in her education to become a Member of the Staff for the mansion." Hm?" Ellie looked confused." Oh, I guess I didn't tell you. Ellie has been spending time sharpening her senses. We've decided to do this by asking a few of the Hunters to take her with them so she can work on her senses."" I bagged a Forlorn Deer 2 days ago!"" Oh wow! That's a C-Class Monster, right?

You beat it all on your own? That's awesome!"" We grilled it up afterwards, it was tasty! I told Wendy, and now she's going to go hunt with us too. She says that she learned how to use some Magic recently. But she doesn't even know what her Job is yet."" Good going, Ellie! I wonder what Wendy will catch? Maybe we should give Wendy the Appraisal Orb for her Job?""

I asked her about it, she said it's not important to her right now, she likes experimenting with her Skills and Magic when she gets the time after school."" Well, regardless, great job, Ellie!" pat... pat... I pet Elle's head being careful not to cut myself on her sharp horns. Is it just me or do they seem shinier for some reason? Maybe she polished them recently? I looked to my left and noticed that Sarah and Anna had lined up like I was handing out head pats like I was at a petting zoo.

Regardless, after I pet my Wives on their heads for all of their hard work, chairs were added, and we finished up our day's work with time to spare. /Knock! Knock! Knock! /" Come in!" /Screech! / I still really need to fix that door. Regardless, the time was finally at hand. 5 Dwarves walked into the room. They were about as big as a normal Human child. But the men had big beards and the 2 women had long flowing manes of hair.

From the seating position, it seems that Tory Vox was the one with pale-blonde hair and her second-in-command was the other female Dwarf, she has dark-orange hair. A clear, light voice began to speak. If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it's taken without permission from the author. Report it." It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Drake."" It's a pleasure for me as well, Ms. Vox. I feel like I should open this meeting by explaining that I'd like you to keep doing your Business Dealings with Emily here.

Considering that she was the one to create this relationship in the first place, it only makes sense to me to let her continue the great job she's been doing. Are you okay with that?" Ms. Vox shifted her head from left to right she looked at what I assume to be her second-in-command and in a clear concise voice began to respond to my question." Why do you really want her to do this? While I don't doubt that you're the type that would hate to steal credit, there's a deeper reason isn't there?""

Yes, I want her to gain Status and Respect from her work with me."" Why?"" Protection."

"... Because she's a Human?"" That and because she works under me. I'd reckon you've spent some time speaking with the Townspeople here, Ms. Vox? I'm pretty sure most of them have a positive opinion of me and Emily. However, that's just for Paradise and a few select places. Most Demons don't like me or other Humans too much. Hell, just recently, I was attacked for being a Human by someone. I want her to be protected. One of the best ways is for others to understand her worth.

Does that clear up any other questions?"" I have one more, before the meeting begins. I just want to know how far you plan on spreading your Dairy Products?" From our conversation, Sarah, Anna, Emily and the orange haired Dwarf were writing multiple things down on pieces of paper that were given before the meeting was to begin. It seems that Ms. Vox had an idea in her head that the success rate of this Business Deal hinges on my answer. I decided to just answer it with my true feelings." As far as it can go.

As long as people are willing to pay of course."" I see. What if Kuga handled the Trading for the Countries that Diablos isn't on friendly relations with?"" What?" Sarah, Anna, Emily and Ruby all gasped and said the same thing in unison. I asked them to calm down for a second and decided to answer Ms. Vox's question." I would be fine with it, but that would need to come down to what you and Emily agree on."" You trust her for something like this?

You do realize this is an idea that's never been attempted before, right?"" Yeah, but my Wives and I trust Emily a great deal. If we didn't, we wouldn't have hired her after all."" Is that so?"" Matthew..." Sarah and Anna remained silent while Ms. Vox and Emily both had reactions to my words. It seems that what I said was what Ms. Vox was looking for. Emily seemed surprised for some reason, then she whispered my name in her surprise.

I guess I haven't had a chance to explain how much I respect her mind for business? I really should sometime soon. I waited for Ms. Vox to continue on with what she wanted to say, but it seems Emily had something to say first." I promise to live up to your expectations, Lord Matthew." I turn to Emily and respond with a smile." I know you will!" With that, Ms. Vox turned to one of the male Dwarves who came with her." Go and grab the book, would you?"" Sure thing, Boss!"

The Dwarf left the room, I watched him every step of the way." Just give us a moment, I'd like to present you with something."" Take all the time you need." / Screech! /" Maybe we should take a look at that door in the meantime?"" Sorry about that, I've had to put some things on the backburner as I was working on different projects." Ms. Vox asked for some time as one of the male Dwarves took off out of the door, I was interested what she was doing, so I had no complaint... Though Ms.

Vox seemed to speak for the Dwarves when they mentioned the sound that the door was making. One of the male Dwarves ended up taking a look at the door and it looks like it just needs some oil on the hinges... In time, the Dwarf that left returned with a giant book that almost seemed to be twice his size. He brought the book close to his co-workers and they placed the book on the table in front of Ms. Vox." If you don't mind explaining, Ms. Vox, what is this exactly?" Ms.

Vox pushed the book into the center of the table and began to speak again." This is a tome from Daniel Claro. He was a Paladin about 9000 years ago. One day, during his life, he was attacked by a great evil and was injured gravely. Somehow, he ended up in Kuga on the verge of death. The King of Kuga at the time chose to show him kindness and heal him. Once he was healed, Daniel felt the need to return the favor, however, Kuga has never wanted for neither goods nor guards. So, at a loss, Daniel thought for a month.

His decision shocked the King at the time. He wrote a tome of his time as a Paladin, this tome tells of Daniel's life as well as his beginnings as a Paladin. This is a copy of the work. It's also been given a few Spells to cause it to implode at a specific date."" Thank you... But when does it... Destroy itself?"" In 8 months."" That's a short time for such a big book..."" You'd be free to copy the writings. But would you really want to risk that falling into the wrong hands?"" Fair enough..."

I gave a second for the conversation to breathe. I then picked up the book and began to speak." Thank you for the gift. I hope the discussions with Emily go well from here on out, Ms. Vox."" I'm sure it will, Lord Drake." And with that, the Business Discussions began to unfold. And just like I thought, Emily went toe-to-toe with a High-Ranking and Experienced Businesswoman and held her own pretty easily as far as I could tell.

I was very impressed with her as I watched her speak and look for any opening to score an advantage. And with that, Emily seemed to be having fun... Time began to pass by quickly as the talks went on and on... Oh, Ruby fell asleep already.