RISE OF EROS

Andrew's sudden proposal left Daphne a little taken aback, but she quickly composed herself. She understood that Andrew was taking her to negotiate on his turf, so she had to stand her ground.

However, she couldn't deny that she was very curious because, from Victoria's response, she had deduced that this "Massage" was not easy and even more so when Andrew was using it as a bargaining chip.

Daphne thought for a moment and in the end she decided to accept the proposal. She had nothing to lose because if the massage was as magical as it seemed, she didn't mind giving Andrew a small stake in the shopping center project.

In the event that it wasn't, she would simply exclude him. She was already thinking about the shopping center project as her own, even though it was Andrew who gave her this idea, but that's how the minds of the powerful work.

At the end of the day this project needed the help of royalty, as it is not a small project. In addition, they need to attract other merchants to open their businesses in the shopping center, and what better guarantee than the project from the country's rulers?

This world is very different from the Earth where Andrew lived his previous life. First of all, nobles and royalty are in control of the countries for the most part, they have real power, unlike on Earth where these classes are a bit more symbolic.

The second is the level of backwardness in technology and globalization. In this world, there is still a well-defined separation of countries and very few companies do business in different countries, which makes it difficult for traders to gain traction.

Finally, while there is private property, having a class system with royal families running the countries, it is easy to expropriate a person, so if Andrew started a project like a shopping center on his own, he could enter into dispute with the rulers, that is why the help of the royal family was needed.

Still, seeing Daphne accept the message, Andrew smiled, knowing that he had achieved his goal. He had complete confidence in his divine message and did not doubt that Daphne could not resist his proposal after trying it.

"Well, I have everything I need for the massage, but I think it's better to have more privacy," Andrew said suddenly. Daphne and her servant immediately wrinkled their eyebrows.

Andrew's proposal was dangerous and that made them feel alert. Furthermore, all the experts in the darkness were Kenya's top agents, the Dunnas Kingdom's servant and intelligence chief present, so the fact that Andrew said that they needed a more private place meant that they had been discovered.

This made the maid even more alert, because from the level that Andrew showed he couldn't notice these agents, so her thoughts immediately went to the fact that Andrew was possibly hiding his strength from her.

This was problematic because if that was true, she had not been able to notice it and this only implied that he was much more powerful than her, "We are in danger," was her thought.

Andrew, who saw the change in the two women, understood their thoughts and quickly clarified, "Believe me, I have no bad intentions, so ma'am you don't need to be so alert."

"It may sound arrogant, but if I wanted to do something I would have done it already, but really I'm just coming with sincerity, don't make the same mistakes that Cannaris made," Andrew added seriously.

Although he wanted to calm things down, his comments only increased the tension, but at that moment Daphne asked, "And what were those mistakes?" Andrew had previously avoided giving details, as he didn't want the same thing to happen, but now it seemed that if he didn't, that was what would happen.

Andrew let out a sigh and began to explain, "I wonder, has Mrs. Daphne heard about the conflicts between Cannaris and Tripia?" Daphne didn't understand what the question was about, but she still nodded.

There was no one who was unaware of that, but Andrew continued to ask, "What about the raids made by the empire recently?" Although Daphne nodded again, her expression was more serious.

Despite that, Andrew seemed to continue ignoring her and asked again, "How about the abysmals that appeared?" Daphne couldn't take it anymore and with a heavy tone she said, "Where are you going with that?"

"Well, it turns out that the first one to encounter the spies that sparked the war between Cannaris and Tripia was me. The one who discovered the plot that led to the raids was also me and the one who reported the possible arrival of the abysmals was also me," Andrew responded as if it were not an important topic.

This not only surprised Daphne but everyone present. Even the experts hidden in the shadows were shocked. Still, Andrew spoke again before Daphne could ask.

"You see, it was a series of coincidences, but having so many good things in my hands and coming across so many coincidences, the emperor and his people were always suspicious of me."

Andrew paused to look at Daphne and Kenya's expressions, then he continued, "The only thing I did was help them, but we were always treated as suspects." Stay tuned with empire

"I understand their position, but you will understand that it is not pleasant, to offer help and be rewarded with that," Andrew concluded. Daphne looked at Andrew for a few seconds and then asked, "You certainly seem suspicious and I'm sorry for this, but I have to ask, were they really coincidences?"

"I just want to dedicate myself to my business. As long as no one bothers me, I will only dedicate myself to that, but I will not be passive either," Andrew said with a decisive tone. Candice, Carolina, and Victoria were now anxious, as they could feel the tension in the room.

No one spoke for a few minutes and it was Daphne who broke the silence, "Mr. Andrew, I have known Victoria for a long time and I trust her ability to judge people. That was the reason I allowed this meeting in the first place."

Andrew didn't say anything, just nodded slightly, and Daphne continued, "You'll still understand that I can't just ignore that." The silence returned, but this time it didn't last as long, as Andrew said, "Then I'll be honest and direct. I have not lied and I can tell you, I have no malice because if I wanted to destroy this place and everyone present, it is easy for me."

These words were the trigger. All the hidden experts appeared at Daphne's side and surrounded Andrew and his companions. Everyone's expression was dark and it seemed like a battle was going to start.

Everyone was nervous, but then Andrew did something even more unexpected, "Isn't the Elder going to show up?" Everyone was surprised because, with the exception of Victoria, Candice, and Carolina, everyone knew who those words were addressed to.

Then a funny laugh was heard and an old man with little hair, but a long beard appeared. Unexpectedly, this old man did not seem worried, in fact, he looked too cheerful, for the situation they were in.

"Since you arrived, I felt that you were strange, but I still can't figure you out. Are you a demigod?" The old man asked still in an amused tone and that made Andrew understand that he didn't seem to want to fight.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"The Elder overvalues ​​me. I'm not a demigod, but let's say I have my tricks," Andrew responded with a smile. Everyone present seemed to have turned into statues and only the old man and Andrew seemed to be able to speak.

"Is your card strong enough to overcome this old man?" he asked again and Andrew with a wry expression said, "Well, I am not looking down on you, but I can still do whatever I want and retreat before the other two Elders come."

If everyone was stunned before, now they were terrified, because Andrew was not simple, at least not in their eyes. Who could speak this way in front of a powerful demigod like the old man present?

"I see. However, young man, I feel no malice in you. Not even the aura of a warrior, so you intrigue me. For now, I would like to ask, What are your intentions in our kingdom?" the old man asked, this time a little more seriously.

"Like I said, just business. As long as no one bothers me, I'll just do that. Even if you are friends, you will find a great ally," Andrew responded, still smiling.

The old man looked at Andrew for a while and then smiled and said, "Daphne, don't worry, although this boy is strange, he is sincere. Besides, it is better to have him as an ally than as an enemy."

As he finished saying that, the old man disappeared. What surprised Andrew was that the old man did not return to the shadows, but he actually left the room.

Now the atmosphere was strange and in the end, Daphne said, "Well, since the Elder gave you the go-ahead, I will follow his command. Shall we move on to the massage?" All the tension there was suddenly melted away and Andrew with an expression of genuine joy said, "Great. Still, we need privacy."

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