Chapter 14: ◆A War Indeed◇
His guest sat at the other end of the table, opposite to him. Candles on the table were lit, even though the chandelier alone can light up the whole dining area. The plates and utensils are neatly placed in front of them, napkin neatly folded, and wine being poured unto their wine glass. Indeed, his butler once again did not fail him.
Atsushi poured wine first on his King's glass, giving him a nod. His butler then went to pour wine unto the guest's glass. Atsushi walks away, leaving the two King alone.
His heterochromatic eyes met green orbs once his butler left. A smirk formed on his face. He grabs his wine glass, holding it in the air as he stares at his guest.
"Good to see you again, King Shintaro." He says, giving his wine glass a small twirl. "Do you know why I had called you today? I don't think you do. I haven't told you anything, have I? Well, you are free to guess if you want." His eyes landed on his wine glass, still smirking.
Oh indeed. Shintaro knows exactly why he's here. He already knew. But he wouldn't want the Diamond's King to know how he knew about the greedy King's plan. But Shintaro himself can be called greedy as well. His plan, or rather, his butler's plan will be successful and he just knows it.
He gave the red king a nod, eyes staring into the fierce and cold orbs of the other. "I do not know. Is this perhaps about King Tetsuya?"
Seijurou let out a hum of agreement. "You can say it's about King Tetsuya. His Kingdom, specifically. But you get a point for your answer." He points at Shintaro using his wine glass. "King Shintaro, when did the last war in this world happen?
"That was about a hundred years ago." Shintaro answers.
"Ohhh another point." Seijurou leans on his chair, eyes still gazing at the other's. He twirls his wine glass again, "Don't you think it's getting a bit boring around here? It's been so silent these past few years..."
"Yes. But now that King Tetsuya's missing, the silence is starting to fade again. All of us are busy looking for him."
The smirk on Seijurou's face fell. He looked a bit baffled. "Uh.. Aside from that." He hears Shintaro letting out an 'oh' and he starts to speak again. "Anyway, straight to the point now, I am planning to start a war..."
"Against the Spades?" The green king got surprised by his own action. He did not mean to cut the other King. He remained calm on the outside, though, like he did that on purpose. He waits for Seijurou to speak again, but instead the King gave him a smirk.
"Am I...--"
"Very good, Shintaro. What you have said is correct." Seijurou finally spoke. "I want to attack the Spades. Now that their King is missing, defeating them will be very easy. Oh, King Shintaro, do you know why I want to defeat them? Again, you may guess if you want."
Shintaro did not hesitate. "If I'm not mistaken, it's the Spades' power."
"You get another point, King Shintaro. Once I defeat the Spades', I get to become the most rich and powerful King that has ever existed." He chuckles lightly. "Oh but don't worry. You will also receive a portion of it. That is, if you will lend me a hand on this war. I will need your luck, King Shintaro. With the two of us together, nothing can beat us." His heterochromatic eyes struck him again. The pressure that Seijurou is giving him is too much. His body stiffens, but he fights it.
When he finally composed himself, he spoke. He cannot be intimidated by Seijurou. He will defeat him. He will defeat both Tetsuya and Seijurou. He will be the King who will finally arrive at the highest peak of the mountain. This time, a King his age cannot frighten him. "I'm sorry, King Seijurou, but I'm afraid I will have to reject your invitation." King Seijurou loses his smirk. His eyes were hiden underneath the shadows of his bangs. His fists were clenched, but not very tight. He was calm, but he looks frustrated. When Shintaro realises that the other King will not speak, he sighs. "I'm sorry, but this time I will side against you. I will have to help the Spades."
The red king lifted his face, a smile was formed even after hearing what King Shintaro have said. He accepts it, or at least that is what he's showing on the outside. But no. He cannot accept this. No one rejects him. No one opposes him. And this was the first time a King had rejected him.
He acted like it was all fine. "Oh it's alright, King Shintaro. I understand. I am fine doing it by myself. After all..." he smirks, his heterochromatic eyes glowed as it stared into Shintaro's. "...I am absolute.I will win if I want to." The green King felt his spine tingle. His body stiffens again, he can feel the tension Seijurou's emitting and this frightening aura also coming out of the said king's body.
All tension and stiffening was gone when the red king's butler, Atsushi, walked in the room with a tray being pushed. On the tray were their delectable food being served.
Once Atsushi is done placing their food on the table, Seijurou gave Shintaro a smile. "Why don't we enjoy our food that were prepared by my butler? Our talk is finished, I suppose."
Shintaro only lets out a nervous nod before eating.
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