Chapter 250: Training Arc Results (2)

The Merchant gripped his cane as tight as the next annoyed man. Oh, how he hated being interrupted in the middle of his musings. But, he played along.

He turned his head slightly, only to be greeted by none other than the fabled Duke, or rather ex-Duke Aryan himself. The Crownless King, and the forbidden younger brother of the current wise King Of Valterra. Why forbidden? Because, he had been exiled by his dear older brother simply because he had lusted after his older brother's wife and power. 

A greedy man, Duke Aryan was. But, everybody knew that despite his exile, he still held a significant power and influence over this lower world. 

All because of his connection to a dead god. 

The Merchant smiled, too empty to be real. "Ah, why, if it isn't Duke Aryan."