“My orders are above your leaders. What I say goes, feel free to compin but you will suffer the same fate.”

  I throw away the head.

  “Burn it and his body.”

  The body is taken away.

  “Since there have been no objections, continue with whatever it is you need to tell them. I will wait for you to finish.”

  I walk back to the throne and sit on it. The leader continues to bbber but it is not important. I close my eyes and wait for him to finish. After a few minutes, I hear movement. It seems that his little speech is now over. I open my eyes and see that the leader is the only one staying as everyone else starts to move.

  “Did you enjoy the performance?”

  “What do you mean, midy?”

  “It was obvious. Were you trying to scare me? Thinking I was just some na?ve and innocent brat? You must have not done your homework properly. Everyone knows that the daughter of Duke Eterna is vicious.”

  “I do not understand, midy.”

  “No matter. I do not need to point it out to you. Just be careful that your tests would not result in more corpses in our way. There already will be enough of them in the days to come.”

  “Of course, midy. With what happened, none of them would think of doing anything against you.”

  Highly unlikely, these are just ruffians. Some of them are bound to do something stupid. I will do the world a favor and reduce the amount of stupidity around here soon.

  “Now then, what happens now?”

  “There is a settlement near here. We would need to prepare for a few days.”

  “Why?”

  “We must scout the pce first, midy. We need to know how many people there are to be sure.”

  “With the company you keep, I did not think that you would consider pnning. Do you believe those can follow commands?”

  “Of course not, midy. I just make sure of it in my end and tell them when to attack.”

  “Fine, whatever. I will stay in my tent for that whole time. Inform me when the attack will start.”

  “Of course, midy.”

  Whatever pns this guy has matters not. For now, I will only have a wait and see approach. It is too early to act upon father’s orders. I also need to consider the potential spy that father mentioned. Capturing them would be difficult if they were the type to run away in the even of an incident. But that will be something I shall worry about in the future.

  “Do not stand there. Lay down beside me, this ground is uncomfortable and I need a good pillow.”

  A few days pass as I stayed inside my tent. Sylvia was able to procure anything I would need after all. The leader did invite me to partake in the meal with them but I refused. I mostly used Sylvia’s body as a pillow. The tex felt nice as I hugged her. Also, another 5 men died. They were killed by Sylvia when they tried to assault us in our sleep. Some people just never learn.

  “Excuse me, midy. We will be conducting the attack tonight.”

  Finally, after the long wait. The attack is at hand.

  “Gather everyone, I have something to say.”

  “Of course, midy.”

  It did not take long for the leader to gather all of them. They all still look like ruffians, not even one even tried to look nice.

  “I trust all of you have been informed of what would happen.”

  Silence. Good choice.

  “All of you know what you are going to acquire, correct?”

  I see a few of them nodding.

  “Good. Whatever you have done before is fine but the treatment of the merchandise is the topmost priority.”

  “You will bring all women as you found them. None of you are to assault them, soil them or use them. You will bring all of them to me, is that clear?”

  I see some of them hesitate. Figures, it is normal for these things to happen after all.

  “Anyone who breaks this will be subject for termination. You all already know what that means.”

  Their compins disappear as I threaten them.

  “Good. Now, prepare yourselves. The attack happens at night.

  They all disperse. The leader is the only one left with Sylvia and I.

  “Midy, I do not think it is wise to do that. They may be harder to control.”

  “It is your job to control them. Remember this, father has assigned this task to me. I will check the merchandise first. I will decide what to do with them, afterwards. If any of them do not meet my standards, they can have them. Those that meet them must be taken care of, do you understand?”

  “Of course, midy. I will do as you say.”

  “Good. Now, is there a vantage point that someone can see that settlement nearby?”

  “Checking in the surroundings, there is a small hill by the side that can see the whole pce. It is quite small.”

  “Good. Prepare my throne there, I shall be watching all of you from there.”

  “Are you sure, midy? It may be dangerous to do that.”

  “I have my own protection. You do not need to think of such things. Remember, I am the one who calls the shots here.”

  “Understood, midy.”

  Good. Having a good vantage point would allow me to see if anyone tries to flee. Normal vilgers would be too slow to do so. If the spy is competent, they should be able to slip away undetected. Hopefully, this vantage point would allow me to see them. This also serves as a signal. If the spy is one to try to take matters in their own hands, they may try to assassinate me. That is a risk I am willing to take.

  “It is time. Do not look away, Sylvia.”

  It is finally time for the attack. I move toward the throne that has been set up. I sit down and look at the settlement. There would be around 100 people. They do not even have proper facilities around them. It is obviously a rural pce in the middle of nowhere.

  “Let the show begin.”