Dario arrived at the mansion with the mystery box Lord Wilson gave to him. Quickly, he wanted to follow the lead of the note and search his father’s desk, hoping to find the key.As Dario entered the mansion, he was welcomed by his royal guards and servants as usual. “Your majesty! It’s good to see you!” Bruce exclaimed, bowing slightly. It’s not been long since Dario visited the mansion but everyone missed his presence. Including Bruce.“Thank you, Bruce.” Dario replied. “How is everything going on around here? “Very well your majesty.”“And how about the empire as a whole. Any reports?”“Yes. Some spies were caught yesterday. Spies from the Beth empire, they have been hiding here for years.”Dario became annoyed instantly, “So, why am I just getting to know about this?!”“Pardon me, your highness. I was going to inform you about it today, your majesty. It happened late at night yesterday.”“I need to be informed about everything that goes on in the empire, on time. Moving on, plea
After a long time of searching for the key, Dario’s efforts were in vain. He resolved to be patient and keep searching regardless. He also took his time to read a few books from the shelves before going downstairs.At this time, Bruce was already waiting with the spies.On getting downstairs, Dario decided to have a conversation with the spies before passing out judgements.He took his seat on the plushly cushioned royal chair. The chair was made from ebony and adorned with intricate designs. Lord Reynolds used to sit on it to to pass out judgements and also while attending to other royal affairs. Gemstones were inset into the arm rest and along the edges while the chair itself was covered in sumptuous fabrics woven with intricate patterns and embroidered with symbols of the Persian empire heritage.Dario took his seat and began, “Spies from Beth empire!” He chuckled then continued, “so you all stand accused of treachery against the Persian empire.”They were four of them with guards
“…except Ruth.”“Uh,” Ruth said, raising her head to meet Dario’s gaze. Her brows furrowed in fear. Why not kill me? She wondered.She knew he’d probably torture her till she confessed but she was still determined not to confess her deeds. She wanted to die instead so her daughter wouldn’t be killed. She knew she would be killed regardless if she confessed or not, so what was the point?“Please kill me. Kill me instead!” she screamed.After Dario’s order, two guards came and carried the other three spies back to the prison to be executed by dawn. They didn’t bother to struggle or plead because they understood the gravity of what they had done and the consequences, even before they agreed to it. So, they followed the guards out peacefully.Dario’s expression was grave as he gazed upon Ruth who had her face down as she thought and decided firmly not to budge. “Now let us begin, Ruth,” he said, walking slowly to her.“I ask you again, did you have anything to do with the death of my fat
Dario woke up the next morning feeling disoriented and. He couldn’t sleep a wink as his mind kept replaying the horrific incident from yesterday, throughout the night.Seeing Ruth stab herself to death was very unexpected and sudden. It was tragic.Why did she stab herself? Was she trying to protect something or someone? Was she trying to escape further torture? He pondered on these questions throughout the night that he couldn’t sleep a wink. Everything that happened certifies one fact. Which is, Lord Reynolds didn’t die a natural death and Elizabeth has a hand in it.But there was not so much he could do without solid evidence. What he got from Ruth yesterday, was not strong enough.This woman is a literal devil!After the incident, Dario ordered for an investigation to begin. And Bruce was in charge of this investigation. Would more spies be rooted out?Would they be able to unveil the secrets around lord Reynolds death?“Heyy my boy! Slept well?” Maria asked, as she dug into he
“I’m famished!” Maria said as the fit into the car. “Let’s have lunch here before going home,” she suggested.“Of course,” Dario said before drifting to the finest restaurant in Galleria district.Maria loved her new life. While she shopped earlier, she unconsciously tried to be mindful of the prices of items and was going to the cheapest. Until she remembered her son is now the wealthiest man in the country. It still felt surreal!She shrugged the normal economical version of herself and put on an entirely different personality as she shopped and she did it to the fullest. She picked the finest item and the finest clothes. She also remembered to do a little shot for Dario even if he didn’t ask.After parking in the underground parking lot, they both walked towards the entrance of the restaurant when security guards politely stopped them from going in. “Good day sir, please can I see your membership card?” the security guard asked.This restaurant was also called Galleria Restaurant.
“Throw him out of here.” Dario ordered calmly with food in his mouth.Michael laughed shortly at Dario’s words because who did he think he was? To Michael, he also had his own valid membership, so who are they about to throw out? What a joke!As the security guard received the order from his new boss; Dario, he immediately bundled Michael out of the restaurant.Maria watched how powerful her son had become and she was proud of it. She loved it. She never imagined days like these would come, but here they were. Michael on the other hand was struggling with the security guard, but considering the strength and the size of the security guard, the security guard didn’t even notice his struggles. It was very easy to dispose him.The best Michael could do was throw curses and his middle fingers up in the air. “Drop me down now!”“I need to see the manager of this place!”“Arghhhh”“F*** you, Dario or whatever the f*** you call yourself!”Dario’s demeanor remained calm and unbothered as he
Dario arrived at Lord Wilson’s mansion after dropping Maria off at home. Before leaving, he warned the guards to be extra vigilant in case Michael thought to try anything stupid.It was almost evening when he got to Lord Wilson’s mansion. The guards and servants welcomed him warmly as they were already getting familiar with his presence at the mansion.“You’re late,” Lord Wilson said.“I’m really sorry. I had to take care of unexpected trouble on the way.”“It’s alright, let’s get started.” Lord Wilson said, swiftly throwing a sword at him.Dario instinctively caught it, his heart racing as adrenaline surged through his veins. Lord Wilson then led him to an open field behind the mansion. The sun set, casting dim shadows across the training grounds. The air was thick with anticipation and excitement as Dario awaited his first ever lesson on his journey to becoming a powerful and great god of war. He had braced himself and was physically and mentally ready for the journey. Lord Wilso
“Good morning , your majesty,” Bruce, who was impeccably dressed as always, greeted Dario as he approached him before halting to bow slightly. “I trust you slept well,” he added, with a warm smile.Dario returned the smile, nodding in affirmation. “Indeed Bruce. And yourself?”“Quite well, thank you, your majesty,” Bruce replied. Dario had just walked in to the mansion and had Bruce come to welcome him as always. And also provide him with updates on the matters of the empire and others.“I bring news from across the empire, if you are inclined to hear of it at this moment, your majesty.”Dario gestured for Bruce to continue, his expression serious and curious as he anticipated what the news would be today. Good? Bad?“Our estates in the northern provinces continue to flourish,” Bruce begins, his tone warm as he delivers the first piece of news. “The harvests are bountiful and the people are content. Your benevolence is greatly appreciated.”Not long ago, the estates in the northern p