Elvis turned abruptly and sent his sword to Eden's neck. It pointed firmly at Eden's collarbones.
Eden stared at the sword and looked up at Elvis "For how long will you keep using that sword on me. You always do that whenever we meet. It's tiring"
"Next time it'll be going through your neck" Elvis said "So speak"
Eden raised an eyebrow "Say what?"
"What did you to do me?" Elvis demanded.
Eden smiled "Oh. that" He shrugged "Nothing much. I just poisoned you"
"With what?" Elvis demanded.
Eden could guess that he needed to know the poison so he'd try seeing if there a way to heal it without his help.
But Eden smiled "Cute. Did you think I'd use an ordinary poison on you? No dear. It's a magical wizard poison. One that I've nurtured for years. One that only I can undo"
"So don't think it's something you can undo by meeting some physicians or something. I'd even advise you not to even try, It'll only worsen it" Eden laughed.
Elvis was boiling up at the sight of Eden. He hated the fact that he was "enjoying" the whole mess he caused and having a good time when he was supposed to be the one being devastated over his impending death.
"You don't have any powers. How the hell did you manage that…?" An obvious hint of doubt and disbelief was in Elvis's eyes.
Eden stared at him as he said "I'm The wizard of EL. The being who wiped out a whole kingdom singlehandedly. One who takes life and gives life. Nations tremble at the mention of my name. So do you think you can silence me that easily?"
Elvis glared at Eden who casually scoffed "Sure. You must have sealed my powers. But that isn't hundred percent what I rely on. That's a small percentage dear" He laughed, now mischievously"
Elvis knew he had underestimated him. And he hated himself for that. "What do you want?"
Eden paused and stared at him.
"I said, What do you want from this?"
"Easy. Set me free" Eden smiled.
"Never"
"Then die" Eden said, staring at his chest while raising a finger to meet his chest "Let it eat through you and end you. Slowly and painfully…"
"I'm okay dying" Elvis said "That's the least of my problem"
Eden knew he wasn't lying with that statement. Elvis was a character who could sacrifice for his people. He could sacrifice for his family and everyone around. Even if it meant dying.
"But what I don't understand is.. What you meant by followed by the royal family…?"
Eden smiled. He was glad he thought about adding that phrase. It would certainly get him.
"The poison is a curse. So what makes you think it won't follow people around you when it hits you?" Eden shrugged.
"What's the cure. Now" Elvis demanded, pushing the sword closer to his neck.
Eden stared at the sword "That's no nice way to ask for something. Didn't anyone teach you that"
"I don't have time for your nonsense" Elvis muttered, leaning closer to meet Eden's face. It was his way to showing his dominance over the other party. Eden knew because he always found that stance of his cringe while reading the novel.
But Eden knew how to use it against him "My Prince, You're so close. Do you want another kiss from me? You must have enjoyed the last one"
Elvis eyes widened in shock and disgust. He stepped backwards and kicked Eden by the stomach.
Eden fell on his back with a thud!
"You disgusting bastard…" Elvis muttered while watching Eden on the floor. "What do you wish to gain from making such disgusting comments?"
He questioned as he looked at Eden's side. The Royal necklace had fallen from his side. "And my necklace…" Elvis approached and picked up the necklace. "I'll be taking what's mine.."
Eden scoffed "Pathetic. You should learn to fix your manners My Prince. Because you'll only get good things when you're nice. And nasty things when you're nasty" he looked up at Elvis.
"I can make you speak if I want to. I'll torture you all day long until you speak up" Elvis stated.
"And you think I would actually speak?" Eden laughed "How naive"
Lenny spoke into his mind "He will torture you if you keep blabbing and you'll die for real"
"I know! I just don't want to come off as weak and an easy target!" Eden said to Lenny
"You have to get out of here!" Lenny said
"I would if I actually know how to"
"I have an idea. Just do as I say. When you're ready, jump off the window"
"..." Eden was speechless.
Jump off a window????
Eden wanted to escape death. Not jump into one!
"Why the hell would I do that?!" Eden questioned Lenny.
"Just trust me and do it! I have your back!"
Eden was scared of the whole idea. But there was nothing he could do. He had no choice. He could only trust his guide who possibly knew best.
"Okay" Eden agreed.
Now Eden looked up at Elvis "You should be begging me to tell you. And not threatening me"
He stretched his neck "If for some reason you lose me, you should say goodbye to your Royal bloodline. Because this curse that lives in you will never end with your death. I'll end anything related to you. One by one" He threatened.
Elvis didn't dare doubt his words. Eden was a wizard who had done things worse than what he was saying now. So it was not a joke. He could do what he was saying and worse.
So Elvis didn't doubt his words. But within was scared…
He didn't know how he was going to demanded the cure from Eden. His pride was never letting him do anything more than force him to hand the cure.
Eden studied his face "Let me go" Eden said "And maybe I'll consider"
Elvis stared at him "Never"
Eden smiles as he slowly got up to his feet. "Then enjoy the Royal Curse…"
Eden now began moving backwards. Heading backwards in the direction of the window that was behind him.
Elvis stared at him. Observing his movements. He positioned his sword at him "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
Eden smiled "Giving you a last time to think through well…"
He kept moving backwards, heading to the window. Elvis moved foward in his direction, slowly as well. "Stop this instant. I command you"
Eden smiled "I don't do that, My Prince"
Eden had now gotten to the window side and immediately turned. He tempted gravity with his two feets off ground, jumping off the window.
Eden found himself falling through the thick air.