Destroying My Own World

Chapter 47: Simple-minded.

Mykel walked out of the elevator with Lyneth and Edith, and when he looked at the lobby, he saw Lazarus and the others talking with each other. He looked at them and it was a rare sight for all of them to be together and not to mention they were all there even though they still had a few days before they went back to their own countries.

"What are you guys doing down here?" Mykel asked.

They all looked at Mykel and then they walked toward him with serious expressions.

"We haven’t given our answers about the offer you gave us back then in the dining hall. We would like to talk about it, so can we have a moment to discuss it?" Magnus asked.

"All of you?" Mykel asked as he looked at the seven of them. They all nodded their heads, and then Mykel hummed with understanding. "Alright, let’s hear it," Mykel said.

"We agreed to take the offer, but we have a few conditions for you. It’s not really a big of deal, it’s just so we can feel at ease about this," Lazarus said.

"I see. Let’s talk about this in my office so we can talk comfortably," Mykel said and then left the building to go to the other building.

They all followed Mykel from behind, and then they went to his office which was big enough for all of them. Lyneth brought a food trolley into his office, and there were cakes, wines, beers, and other alcohol on it. She wanted them to really enjoy their stay so they could talk more casually rather than formally.

Mykel listened to their requests, and it was as they said that the requests weren’t that big of a deal. Mykel accepted their requests and then he put his signature and consent in a document of agreement. In case he violated the agreement that they agreed on, all the guilds got tempting compensation.

"Is there anything else that any of you want to say?" Mykel asked.

"Are you planning to take another portal into your possession?" Magnus asked.

Everyone looked at Mykel and they were curious about what kind of answer he would give.

"Yes, the one in Brazil. I’m planning to take that as well," Mykel answered as he crossed his legs. "I have gotten a request from their president to help his people, but knowing what he offers isn’t that interesting to me, I’ll let him suffer more until he decided to give what I want," Mykel continued.

"What about the one in China?" Zhang asked with a serious expression.

Jeong was tempted, but then when he looked at Zhang and Ren, he realized it might be a trap. He then looked at Mykel, but having to suffer on his own without anyone that would help him, it was hard. Ren and Zhang never helped him or gave him any solutions or suggestions since they had their own things to take care of.

"Neither of them will help you if things went bad for you. Are you still willing to listen to them?" Mykel asked since he could see how Jeong glanced at Ren and Zhang. "In the end, whatever that happened to you or your clan, you’re the only one to blame. Pick your poison, Jeong," Mykel continued.

Jeong was in a dilemma, and not to mention everyone was staring at him because they wanted to know his answer. He remembered what Mykel said that a leader must have his own stand and not be listening to his surroundings.

"I’m in your care," Jeong bowed his head at Mykel and he felt ashamed, but luckily he couldn’t see everyone’s expression and reaction.

"Let’s keep it professional because I have my own interest, but you don’t have to worry because I’m not going to do anything bad to your clan or your country," Mykel answered as he stood up. "If there’s nothing else, let’s end it here and you can use the rest of your time here," Mykel continued.

All of them nodded and left the office, but when Jeong was about to leave, Mykel asked him to stay. Jeong was nervous as he sat on the sofa with a cold sweat running down his forehead.

"It was you. You heard everything that evening," Mykel said. "About me, Aurea, and Jeanne having sex," Mykel pointed out as he leaned on his desk.

Jeong was already flustered before he could deny it which was enough to tell that Mykel was right about it.

"I haven’t told anyone about it, and I have no plan to tell it to anyone! I swear!" Jeong shouted with fear written all over his face.

"I believe you, so you don’t have to shout like that. This is the reason why I want to help you out, I want you to keep it a secret," Mykel said as he crossed his arms.

Jeong sighed in relief because he realized the reason why Mykel decided to help him was because he was afraid. He then convinced Mykel that he wouldn’t say a word about Mykel’s relationship with Jeanne and Aurea. After he cleared things out with Mykel, he was allowed to leave, and it made him so glad that there was nothing to be worried about.

"What an innocent and simple-minded kid," Mykel said as he scoffed.

Mykel looked at the news and looked at Gea’s face on the screen, and he was curious if the other three might be the ones like Anzel.

"America, France, Russia, Australia, and lastly Korea. I wonder where the other two will appear," Mykel said and turned off the TV.