The Transmigrated Novelist

"Aren't you mistaking something here old man?"

"What do you mean?"

"Your son and I had a life and death deal before the fight started! In fact, you and those guys on your side were among the loudest voices to accept it!

So, now you want the living body of your son and leave? Did I ever tell you that I wasn't going to fulfill the terms of our agreement?

With that said, let me give him the last blow, and then you can take his body away!"

"Do you dare?"

"Why wouldn't I dare!? I am just fulfilling the agreement.

The real question is, do you dare to stop me knowing that Earl Clark is the judge of our duel! I am sure that he feels that he has lost enough face for you today!"

Once again the poor 3rd Elder was pitted against a character that he would never wish to be placed against, Earl Clark.

He was one of those people that understood perfectly the standing and temperament of Earl Clark. In fact, Earl Clark was the biggest reason why he lowered his head and wanted to leave like that.

Even if he had 100 times the guts he would never dare to actually go against Earl Clark. So he was once again left in a terrible situation.

The son he was about to lose at the moment, was his only son, and the only one that could continue his line of blood. So, he couldn't allow him to die.

On the other hand, Roy didn't seem to care in the least about the thoughts of the 3rd Elder, as he just calmly and naturally walked towards his victim and placed his cold and sharp greatsword on his neck.

The poor Young Master couldn't believe his eyes, and ears, as he saw that happening and couldn't help but cry to his father,

"Father please help me, I don't want to die!"

That was the tipping stone that made the poor 3rd Elder unable to play the game of nerves, as he immediately screamed after,

"Stooppp~! Tell me what do you want to not kill him?"

Hearing that, Roy immediately retracted his sword, and said,

"You finally seem to learn something old man! What are these swords, axes, and artifacts? We are merchants so we should deal like merchants!

Your son's life costs only 20 medium-quality mana stones! I must say that even I am surprised at my generosity!"

The 3rd Elder's face went through a myriad of colors from white, green, red, black, and finally landed on purple.

This damn bastard was actually asking for more than half of his wealth while saying that he couldn't believe his generosity.

Was there anyone more shameless, and dirty bastard than him?

Even Earl Clark and the Guild Master seemed to have some weird faces at that moment, as they saw everything play out.

The Guild Master couldn't be happier though, as the 3rd Elder was actually one of the closest supporters of Boris, and this would be a great hit towards their faction.

The 3rd Elder on the other hand and Boris felt both like they were about to cough and vomit blood, as Boris couldn't stay back anymore as he said,

"Guild Master, Earl Clark, I think that the young man is going a bit too far! After all, this started as a duel for love, we shouldn't allow it to end in a tragedy!"

But he got his answer from Roy right away,

"Huh!? Started as a duel for love? It was that guy who said he would kill me first, and even dared to bet with his life on the line.

Why didn't you say something at that time, Uncle Boris? Could it be that you are okay with him killing me, but not with me killing him?

In fact, with him alive I am adding future risk to myself, as he doesn't seem like one who would understand with one beating and he will reappear again to try and kill me!

So, your 3rd Elder isn't buying only his son's life with that money, but also the possibility of every future trouble he will cause.

Certainly, if they do happen though he will have to pay a much steeper price, due to his inadequacy to educate and control his son!"

No one could actually refute Roy's words, as everyone in there knew just what kind of guy the Young Master lying on the ground was.

In fact, there were a few people in the crowd that felt like this was retribution, and actually wanted to see that guy dead.

At that moment though, everyone heard something that they would have never thought they would hear,

"I will give you the 20 mana stones for my son's life, but do you dare accept them!?"

"If you give them then why wouldn't I dare old man! Furthermore, it seems like I am opening a bank account with you right now.

You can come and bother me whenever you feel that you have extra money! Just remember something though, when you don't have money, you will lose your life!"

"Hmph~! We will see about it!"

With that said, he threw another leather bag towards Roy that contained precisely 20 medium mana stones.

Roy collected the bag into his space ring, alongside with the clothes, and everything else on the Young Master's body, leaving him butt naked.

He even took his underwear away!

"What the hell do you think you are doing brat?"

It was clear that the 3rd Elder seemed to be only one step away from actually growing crazy and attacking Roy.

On the other hand, Roy was totally calm and collected as he said in a casual tone,

"I just took what belonged to me after defeating my opponent. What you bought was only, his living body!

If you want everything else you will have to pay more, since I already said I am a benevolent and bighearted person, I will offer them to you at a 20% market price discount!

Are you interested in any one of them?"

The red and purple hue on the 3rd Elder's face grew even more, as smoke was coming out of his ears, but right now he couldn't afford to stay here, as his son was in a terrible shape.

He would have to first take his son to a good doctor or alchemist to make sure that nothing wrong happened to him.

With those thoughts in his mind, he only gave Roy a death stare, as he said in a truly heavy tone,

"You are going to regret this!"

Immediately after he covered his son's body and left the stage. On the other hand, Roy didn't seem to have been affected in the least by all this, as he looked at the crowd and said,

"Well, is there anyone else who thinks of teaching me a lesson? As long as you have the money and desire you can walk forward and ask for a duel!"

There were a few death stares from behind him, but no one actually spoke out loud and request a duel or a bet with him.

Seeing the same situation for quite some time, Roy finally spoke once again,

"Well, since there is no one else, I would love to go and rest for a bit. Surely, my future father-in-law will arrange something for me right?"

The Guild Master was caught a bit unprepared, but he quickly coughed two times, as he then said,

"Cough, cough! Sure, sure you must be really tired! Alma please accompany him to the blue courtyard and arrange everything he needs!"

Then Roy turned towards his target, and also the most important guy in the surroundings, and said with an apologetic tone,

"I am truly sorry to be unable to stay anymore in this place Your Excellency, but I will be so shameless as to invite myself in your Castle tomorrow or some other day!"

"Haahhaha~! Young friend is truly funny, it should be my honor to actually host a brave hero of the younger generation like yourself!

In fact, I am hoping that you will come and teach those good-for-nothing sons of mine, one or two things about strength and fighting!"

"It will be my pleasure! Now if you will excuse me!"

With that said, he turned around and made to follow behind Alma, when suddenly Earl Clark sounded him from behind,

"Young friend, you forgot your bet winning!"

As he said that he threw the leather bag with 10 medium quality mana stones towards Roy while imbuing a bit of his strength in it.

Roy turned around and grabbed the leather bag without problems, as he quickly neutralized the energy in it, and then said in a laughing voice,

"Hahaha~! Thank you, Noble Clark! The truth was that the fight was never for money, so I just forgot about it!

Once again, Thank You!"

With that last light bow, Roy followed Alma inside the guild, while the whole crowd didn't know what to make of the current situation.

On the other hand, Earl Clark was more and more curious and interested in this new young man in front of him.

What had surprised him the most though, was the excitement and pleasure that Roy demonstrated while injuring his opponent, or when insulting the 3rd Elder and the others.

This boy seemed to be walking down the same lane as he was, so he had to pay extra attention to him from now on.

One thing was for certain though, from now on the Sparrow Merchant Guild wasn't going to have any peaceful days…