So, here comes the little lord. Reached the grand age of eighteen, have we? laughs sarcastically and rolls his eyes
What’s with the eye rolling?
Oh, nothing. Just thinking about how much you've changed. And not for the better, I might add. smirks and crosses his arms
And why should I care about your opinion, Azure?
Well, isn't it obvious? Because despite all your changes, I still owe you my loyalty.
Loyalty, huh? chuckles lightly You're quite the oddball, Azure.
Oddball or not, you're stuck with me. And trust me, you won't find anyone else like me. smirks and leans against the wall
steps forward, towering over James Watch your tone, little lord. You may be the master, but I'm the one with the power here. Don't forget that.
grabs James by the collar, pulling him close You think this is a game? A joke? Well, let me make one thing clear, little lord.
raises an eyebrow, taken aback What's the 'one thing' you want to make clear, Azure?
The one thing I want you to understand, James, is that despite everything, I will always be loyal to you.
softens his grip and releases James You have a lot to learn, little lord. But I'll be here to guide you every step of the way.
Now, let's start by going over some basic etiquette rules. smirks and walks towards a nearby table
snaps his fingers, summoning a servant Servant, prepare a glass of wine for Lord James. It's time for a lesson in diplomacy.
takes a sip of wine and raises his glass Now, let's begin. The first rule of diplomacy is to always maintain a calm and composed demeanor.
places his glass down and walks towards James But maintaining composure can be easier said than done, especially when faced with adversity.
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper Sometimes, you need to use tricks, manipulation, and cunning to achieve your goals.
smirks Let me show you an example of how I once manipulated an enemy into surrendering without a fight.
leans back, crossing his arms Well, my dear James, it all started with a simple letter.
A letter? That sounds boring.
Boring? Oh, I assure you, my lord, it was anything but boring. smirks and snaps his fingers again
I'm summoning a holographic projection of the letter. Now, pay close attention, James.
the holographic projection appears before them, shimmering in the air As you can see, my lord, this letter seemed innocent enough.
But beneath the surface, hidden within the words, was a cleverly woven web of deceit. smirks
Deceit? I'm intrigued. Go on.
Azure gestures towards the hologram, tracing his finger along the words See here, James?
This seemingly harmless phrase, 'Meet me at the old oak tree,' held the key to our victory. Our enemy, blinded by their own ignorance, unwittingly marched right into our trap.
Interesting... So how did you catch them off guard?
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper My dear James, it was all about misdirection.
Misdirection? Now you've piqued my interest. Do go on.
grins deviously We created a diversion, my lord. A grand feast was held at a nearby location, drawing their attention away from the true target.