Kapitel 8: Terrifying Donation
Shisha had a mixed feeling when she heard what happened even though she didn't know the reason she later somewhat felt glad. That will make Zamright realize if he wants safety and privacy it is with her.
She even hoped that Van Neem coming here was a decision of Zamright coming back to her. But as she opened the latter she frowned.
It was the same arrogant condescending message but the difference here was that he was asking her for help to get Century Bank. Which she knew was close to impossible to get.
His last sentence was, "How is Viola!"
She sighed before she quickly checked the suitcase. In the letter, Zamright said he sent some donations to aid her in building her territory.
As she slid it open she saw the imprint that denoted the value of the thing she was about to see. Her heart skipped a beat and checked.
There were 250 ultra-rare Century Blood Coins. Each one has the value of 6,700,000 Continental Currency.
Shisha almost has a heart attack. She knew that not even her father had seen enough wealth like this in one go.
She took a deep breath and then closed the suitcase. "Mr Van Neem, please follow me!"
She was shaking inside as she walked ahead. Her dress was drenched in sweat. She can't even think properly.
They reached the most secure room inside her mansion and she sat down holding her head. 'What did I get myself in?' she asked.
It took her time and effort before she calmed down, she checked the box again hoping it was a dream. But the 250 Century Blood Coins were there and the Century Red Authority register was truly authentic.
The value of each coin was also shown and it was 6,700,000 CC. Which means there was now 1,67,500,000 CC in this suitcase.
She took a deep breath and looked at Van Neem who was still standing, behind her was her maid and her father's bodyguard.
"How did you get Century Authority?"
"Through Lady Sisi!" Van answered. Shisha nodded and sighed again. "He wants me to get him a Portable Bank. Didn't you inform him that it was close to impossible to get that thing!"
"Master Zamright has high hopes for you. He somewhat believes that you can help him. We could have requested that from Lady Sisi but I advise otherwise. We don't know her well and by all accounts, he trusts you more." Van explained.
"Do you know that a Century Blood Coin of this calibre can't be found anywhere? And did you know that people in authority will do everything to secure it for themselves? This isn't just wealth, it's power, it's energy, it's also history."
"I know. But to him this is nothing. I enlightened him about their value but he was not moving. However, he did seem inclined to be cautious hence he needed the Bank!"
"Okay. To tell you the truth, I really don't know how to use one of these. I don't even have a suitcase to save them" she said, "I'm actually terrified."
After some time, a minute of silence, she regained her composure and smiled, "This is a test. He wants to see what I can do with too much wealth. Damn, this boy is really annoying!"
She smiled and said, "Tell him that I appreciate the donation and I will prove to him I'm capable. However, he should be careful that wealth like this will drag back eyes to him."
"Alright." Van answered and looked at Suitcase, "We only have one of those, so I will take it back with me!"
"Okay. Let me get one too." she said, "please sit. Bring him tea."
The maid went out and the bodyguard sat with Van.
*****
Three hours later, Shisha received the suitcase, and she carefully moved the coins in there.
"Thank you, Mr Van. Zamright asked how Viola was. Tell him she is doing fine. She is a smart girl you know!"
Van was taken aback before he smiled and said, "I will inform him."
"And, I did get some information regarding the Bank but I need to meet him in person. If he has time!"
At that time, Van's communicator rang and he checked. "I will inform him of that too!" but he felt like it won't happen soon. The message he received was about the Great Lantern having accepted their request.
He gained one minute to talk to his daughter before he left. By the time he reached Marble Angle, it was dawn and he was tired.
Black Coast Federation was enormous, in terms of land mass, it was the second largest in the continent. And it borders the black sea that connects to Charred Island.
Within the Federation, there were three countries with their Prime Ministers, and there were six minor Nations known as the Six Tribes.
There were hundreds of organizations which operated like clans, societies, or an institution. But the most numerous were the small colonies like the Land Of Shisha.
One of the most powerful Six Tribes was the Floating City Tribe and they had an entire area the size of a country for themselves. At the heart of that, is where Marble Angle was located.
The first thing Van informed Zamright was the acceptance of Great Lantern, and the second was Shisha's reply and request.
"I have been thinking I will postpone the trip," Zamright said. "But can we get more of the suitcase?"
"Master Zamright, I do not recommend that because it will attract unwanted attention for now." Van began to explain, "You see, every member of Century Red Authority will get a single suitcase. Requesting more will attract their attention especially since we don't know how Lady Sisi will react. If we can trust her, then through her we can get more but for now, we lay low!"
"Hmm. Alright then. But Lady Sisi seemed like a good person."
"Yes, she is but you need to know that what you give out was something she may not be able to handle mentally. I believe she is now one of the richest children in Floating City and it might make her feel different."
Zamrighy took the Century Red Authority badge and checked, it was Silver red. He read through, "Silver Rank Ultra rare badge!"
"The badge ranked between 1 to 9 at the initial stage. The second Stage ranking was Iron, Copper, Silver, and Tungsten. They have four different values: Dark Red, Red, Pale Red and lastly Pink. Apparently Pink is the highest rank."
"This badge is Red Silver. There was also a Third Stage but that was only available to the innermost members of the organization. " Van completed his explanation.
Zamright nodded before he looked at Van, "Sit, please!"
Van sat, his heart trembling about what this mysterious master would say.
"Do you know why I chose it!"
"No, Master Zamright!"
"Because I felt at ease with you. The others are good but few are excellent to my liking. But you made me feel at ease."
"Thank you, Master Zamright!" Van felt at ease a little.
"But do you know your actual job!"
"Protect you, be your messenger and do other activities!" Van answered.
"No. Those are side activities." the white-haired boy said softly before he explained, "Floating City is generous, and the whole celebration and lecture given to us indicate that the land is dangerous. They emphasize safety and all. But what I want you to be is my blade."
'A blade. Still a bodyguard then!'
"I abhor killing. I never actually killed anything until those fishes during the attack on our way here." Zamright looked at his hand and said, "I felt disgusted. They do not deserve me to be their cause of death. That is where you come in." Zamright becomes silent after that.
"I understand, Master Zamright," Van said.
"You should rest."
Van went to another room and settled down. He sighed before he washed and ate something and then lay down and he fell asleep immediately.
Zamright on the other hand continues to make Impure Essence and arrange them in the suitcase. He was so engrossed in it that he didn't know that the sun had fallen and risen again until the suitcase was filled to the brim.
That was when he stood, washed and then lay on the bed to sleep. Not because he needs that but just for the sake of it.
It has been three days, and Van Neem has enough time to search for more information he expected to be relevant for his master. He also conversed with Lady Shisha regarding the new Suitcase.
"Bring Lady Shisha here, if she has time!" Zamright said after he woke up from a nap. He can't wait to go to the Great Lantern but at the same time, he was hesitant because he felt he wasn't ready yet.
He had no idea that she had been waiting for that and so, it only took 5 hours before she reached Marble Angle and Van guided her in using the Armoured SUV to their room.
A wave of relief overwhelmed her as her eyes landed on the young face of the boy. She felt novelty and instinct to be with him at all times. But Shisha was strong, she refused the urge and said, "Greetings, Master Zamright!"
Zamright smiled and said, "Lady Shisha welcome."
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