A Demon Lord’S Obsession

Chapter 167: Present Part 3

Chapter 167: Present Part 3

The Elven man named Luke opened his eyes in a slow straining way. His hands and body which he

tried moving, were tied up. All he could see were a few men in a room. One of them was polishing his

sword and another was lying down with his hands behind his head.

One could tell the sun was up from the light drifting through the curtains. The window was slightly open

to let in some fresh air.

“Oh look the Elf is waking up.”

The one on the bed turned and looked, however shortly after seeing him he turned back to his restful

position.

As he got comfortable again, he spoke while closing his eyes.

“When I heard the rumors about this guy I expected more, I know Elves don’t age but I couldn’t respect

someone as a leader who looked like an adolescent boy.”

The one polishing his sword laughed replying.

“True, true.”

He put down his sword and walked over to Elf on the ground.

“I could understand if his highness was the one in charge of the bandit organization, but this guy, never.

Maybe he wore the cloak to cover his looks.?”

He grabbed his ropes and picked him up.

“Come on we have to take you to His Highness.”

The Elven bandit ruffled and growled almost like an animal. That might have been because he had a

cloth restraining his mouth though.

The man opened the door and walked down the hall. The other person in the room followed close

behind with a yawn.

He saw red walking down the hall as if about to go into Hugh's room.

“Hey Red, if you going to see His Highness take the Elf with you, he just woke up.”

Red: “Alright, I can take it from here, you two can get some rest, I know you guys were watching him all

night.”

“Thanks.”

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Hugh: “I guess he’s awake.?”

Red: “Yea, I told Jasper and Jade to get some rest after they brought him.”

Red dropped the Elven bandit on the floor in front of Hugh. He cut the rope over his mouth and the

ropes restraining his movement. But left his hands and feet tied.

Hugh walked from the window looking down at the sitting Elf.

Hugh: “Luke Rosewood, first a slave brought to the continent thirty years ago, then the leader of a large

scale bandit organization. Now on my floor tied up.”

Hugh crouched, intrigued about the individual in front of him.

Hugh: “I think it’s amazing an Elf was even able to become such an influential figure in the Demon

Continent. Even if it was in an underworld organization.”

Luke: “So what are you finally going to let me go.?”

Red laughed off to the side and spoke frankly.

Red: “Why the hell would we do that.?”

Hugh: “I won’t set you free, but just like most of my men you have already encountered, you will be

given a chance.”

Luke looked lost and confused staring at Hugh.

Hugh: “When I see someone who might fit well within my force I give them the option to join. Like Red,

for example, he..”

Luke: “I don’t care, just tell me my options.!”

Val had his hand on his sword ready to kill the individual for speaking rudely to Hugh, Red seemed just

as mad. Hugh raised his hand to stop two.

Hugh then took a breath and sat back down.

Red crouched down and whispered.

Red: “Remember this guy is the one deciding whether to kill you or not.”

Hugh: “You have two options, death or you join my men.”

Luke: “Those don’t seem like good options, can’t you just let me go with a warning.?”

Red laughed, and Hugh as well as Val show hints of what Red was presenting.

Hugh: “You’re a wanted man, if I let you go then you’ll just cause me more trouble, then I’ll have to hunt

you down once again. For the crimes you’ve committed against my empire and my people, you

deserve death.”

Hugh: “However once you pledge yourself and become one of my men, you’ll be treated as such, and

you won’t be considered a criminal anymore. Of course, if you run, or even try betraying me, well, you’ll

receive the same fate as if you didn’t accept my generous offer.”

Red: “His Highness is being very generous with you. If you pledge yourself and not betray the Demon

King you’ll be treated as a brother in arms, and whatever bad things you had to do to survive in the ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

past will be forgiven and forgotten.”

Hugh: “You’ll be the only Elf but that tells you how strong you are, to be able to have a chance to be

amongst the Demon King’s hand-picked guard.”

Luke looked down with a sigh.

Luke: “You’re lucky I don’t want to die, I’m barely 70 years old.”

After he bowed and pledged himself. Red slapped his back with a smile.

Red: “Don’t worry it’s awkward at first but after a few days you’ll get used to the dynamic.”

Hugh spoke after seeing the look on Luke’s face.

Hugh: “Don’t tell me you regret the decision already?.”

Red opened the door and yelled out the news dragging Luke with him.

Hugh stood and looked at the open door.

Hugh: “Make sure everyone keeps an eye on him. I wouldn’t want him to try hightailing when we’re on

the road.”

Val: “Of course, Your Highness, but I doubt he’ll try anything.”

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To be continued