Chapter 181: Somewhat of a Prince

    Derek removed his hand from Jackss shoulder as the man shouted for his son. Edgar and Jake floated down beside Derek and Jacks.

    Father. Jake said.

    Jacks walked over and took the young man in his arms, swinging him around in the process. What are you doing here? I didnt expect you so soon.

    They had leave. Derek said and snorted.

    Jacks let the squirming young man out of his embrace and turned towards Edgar and bowed slightly. Thank you for your help, Prince

    Edgar rolled his eyes. Edgar, but dont call me prince.

    Ah so you were a prince. No wonder you did all that flashy shit. Derek said.

    What do you mean? Edgar asked.

    Like you really needed to clap your hands like that before releasing that skill. How long do you stand in front of a mirror each day practicing that? Huh? Tell me. Derek said.

    Edgars pale face became a slight shade of pink. Ahem it helps control the skill.

    Sure it does. Derek said.

    Well, it doesnt matter, does it? It knocked them all unconscious, didnt it? Thats what matters.

    I guess

    Derek turned to look at the reunited father son duo. Jacks had dragged Jake off a small distance and they were talking. Derek shrugged.

    Doesnt look like any of them died. A couple are critical, but not dead. Derek said, after scanning the fallen bodies around them. I wonder if Jacks held back, or if they just got lucky.

    With burns like those, I dont see how I could call it luck. Edgar said.

    They arent dead, and a decent healer can fix all that. Plus, you came along and knocked them unconscious. I dont know if I would have been so generous. Derek said.

    As you know now, Im somewhat of a Prince. Diplomacy and all that Edgar said.

    Derek shrugged. Im going to go gather them up. Do you have a way to carry them back to the city? Im going to have some questions to ask these elves

    Derek had his Time Prison that he could use, but he didnt want to use it around Jake and Edgar, especially Edgar. The man seemed decent enough, but Derek held little respect for the Royal Family after everything happened with Torith.

    Half elves. Edgar corrected.

    Half elves, then.

    I dont know theres what? 12 of them? Im sure we can think of a way to get them back to the city. Edgar replied.

    Well, think about it. Derek walked off and made his way to the body lying the furthest away from them. He grabbed the half elf by the ankle and dragged him back, grabbing another body along the way.

    After a short while, he had gathered all 12 half elves together.

    You think of anything? He asked Edgar.

    Edgar waved his arm and an extravagant rug fell onto the ground. This work? he asked.

    You sure you want to dirty up something so royal? Derek asked.

    The prince shrugged. I never really liked it, anyway.

    Whatever, your choice. Derek turned back to the father son duo. Hey! Were heading back. Yall can catch up when we get back to the shop.

    The two walked back over. Half elves? Jake asked.

    Elras? Edgar said. Sabrina Elras?

    That would be the one. Derek said. Shes some foreign dignitary from India or something.

    Its Indria. Edgar said. And why would she want to harm you or your people?

    Derek shrugged. She wanted to cut in line. I didnt let her.

    Thats it? Edgar asked.

    I may have released my aura against her goons, but I didnt leave any lasting damage. It was just a warning. Why do people around here take warning so badly?

    It still doesnt make any sense. She would know better than to mess with an Onyx Ranked Adventurer. She is a dignitary very political. She wouldnt do something like this, especially in a city like Savannah. Edgar said.

    The Prince looked at the half elf again. Were you acting under the Lady Elrass orders?

    As if the Lady would speak to someone as lowly as me.

    Ah I get it now. Edgar said.

    You do? I sure as hell dont. Whats going on? Derek asked.

    First of all, I dont think they planned on killing Jacks. Edgar said. Did you? he asked the half elf.

    Of course not. That would taint the Ladys name. We were teaching them a lesson in disrespect. The half elf said.

    Edgar sighed. What we have here is a group of fanatic half elves wanting to impress Lady Elras. It is possible that she could put a good word in and have them accepted as full citizens of Indria.

    Doesnt that place treat half elves like crap? Derek asked.

    Edgar shrugged. People want to be with their people. Plus, they will be treated better if they are recommended by a high noble, such as Lady Elras.

    So stupid Derek said. What do we do with them?

    Let them go? Edgar suggested. Its not like Lady Elras has anything to do with them. I doubt theyll act again, knowing that they were caught by two Onyx Ranks one who just so happens to be a Prince of this Kingdom He looked pointedly at the half elf, whos eyes shot open. Will you?

    N-no Your Highness. The half elf muttered.

    What do you think? Derek asked Jacks. He was really the only one affected by the poor decisions of this lot.

    Im fine. You can let them go. The man said. Id rather spend the time that Jake is here catching up, not dealing with a bunch of idiots. Plus, I think theyre going to be feeling their bad decision for a while. Its going to take a lot of mana to heal those burns. That wasnt regular fire.

    Did you hear that? Edgar said. These nice people are letting you and your friends go. Also, dont think Lady Elras wont find out about your transgressions. Dont do things like this in the future.

    Derek let the man fall to the ground. Get your goons and get out.

    Th-theyre unconscious

    Edgar rolled his eyes, then snapped his fingers. Multiple currents of electricity ran through the bodies of the half elves. The one that was already conscious let out a yelp.

    Whoops. Edgar said.

    Soon, the half elves were all moaning and clutching at their wounds.

    Shut up! Derek yelled, and released some aura with it. The whimpering stopped. Im letting you leave this time. Your friend here has some information that I suggest listening to. Derek said. Now GET OUT!

    The less injured half elves gather up the more heavily injured ones and looked around the room.

    Up the stairs to the left, then out the door. You are all banned from my shop, so dont think about coming back. Derek said. They looked one last time, then left.

    Thats that Derek said, and followed behind the fleeing group.