After giving the orders to the maid, Brycen chuckled upon seeing this, he said with a mysterious smile.
"I am sure you two won't forget the taste of this restaurant's delicious food after eating them. This is my favorite place."
Incursio nodded and couldn't wait to taste the food here, meanwhile Alex was curious as to why this man in his thirties invited them here.
''Let's talk after eating,'' Brycen suggested and Alex had nothing to say about this. They waited quietly but they didn't have to wait for long.
The maid soon laid down the dish, and the aroma from it was pleasantly strong that everyone nearby couldn't help but enjoy its smell after taking a sniff.
However, Incursio didn't seem that excited even after taking a bite since she felt that Alex's cooking was far more excellent and delectable.
Alex also took one of the meat slices in his hand but paused for a second before putting it in his mouth.
Brycen seemed to be enjoying his dish as his smile seemed to reach his eyes, and he couldn't help but compliment, "Wow, this is so good. You guys love it, right?"
Incursio said, taking the pose of a critic, "Well, I guess it's fine compared to the other restaurants. But of course, nothing could beat Alex's cooking."
Upon hearing her words, Brycen laughed slightly, it could not be helped.
"Haha, of course, you're right. And since you are his girlfriend I am sure you won't have eyes for food made by somebody else. Alex, one day you should also let me have a taste of your cooking skills. If the opportunity should come."
Alex simply nodded as he continued to enjoy the meal. Soon they finished.
''So, what does want to talk about?" Alex asked as soon as they finished eating their meal.
''Well, I want your assistance to kill someone and believe I have a mean to pay you.'' Brycen declared while making sure that nobody except them could hear what he had just said.
Alex's eyes narrowed and he exchanged a look with Incursio who seemed to be saying, 'You deal with it.'
He smiled before asking Brycen who was the person he wanted to kill.
''Who do you want to kill?"
''My father.'' Brycen's answer was quick and his eyes were filled with killing intent when he said those words.
''As expected.'' Alex finished his glass of wine. He had expected something like this the moment Brycen said he needed their assistance, it is a classic.
Brycen was curious about Alex's response but before he could ask, Alex asked.
''So what do wants to pay me with?"
''I must see the payment before deciding whether I'll take this contract or not.''
Brycen smiled because he had expected this demand thus he suggested.
''Please follow me to my house.''
Alex exchanged a look with Incursio who nodded, so he answered.
''Okay, let go.''
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From the outside, this house looks old but wonderful. It has been built with grey bricks and has poplar wooden decorations. Tall, half-rounded windows let in plenty of light and have been added to the house in a very symmetric way.
The house is equipped with an old-fashioned kitchen and two bathrooms, it also has a small living room, five bedrooms, a grand dining room, and a small storage room.
The building is shaped like an L. The extension extends into stylish gardens reaching the end of that side of the house.
The second floor is the same size as the first, which has been built exactly on top of the floor below it. This floor follows the same style as the floor below.
The roof is high and triangular and is covered with black roof tiles. Two small chimneys sit on either side of the house. Several long, thin windows let in plenty of light to the rooms below the roof.
The house itself is surrounded by a gorgeous garden with many hidden lights that make the garden come to life at night.
In the main hall, Brycen who disappeared reappeared with a black box, he put the box on the table and explained.
''What is inside, you will like it. This is the first down payment, there is more.''
He then opened the box and the couple's eyes widened because inside the black box was a key, a black key. Both instantly recognized this key as part of the keys used to seal Bahamut, this key was the reason they stop in this city.
''Where did you find it?" Alex asked while looking at the black key.
Brycen scratched his head and with an embarrassed smile, he explained.
''I noticed your arrival and the man accompanying you. I bribed him, and he told me what you are here for, so I want to retrieve it after eliminating him.''
''I see, no wonder we don't see him in the past few days, it was because you killed him,'' Alex said with an expressionless face, and Brycen's face sank as he feared that because of this Alex would not accept the deal.
''I'm sorry, I did that because I don't want my father to learn this news and use it. He is planning-"
Before he could finish Alex cut him off with an annoyed expression, wondering what he was blabbering.
''What are you talking about? Did I ask you your reason?"
Brycen flinched under Alex's intense stare, he could feel his palms sweating, there is no doubt this man is strong, maybe stronger than his father, and this will be easy.
Incursio was glaring at Brycen, the latter was unaware of this as he was busy planning inside his head.
''I'm sorry.'' Brycen apologized.
''Whatever, I'll accept this gift but tell me about the second payment,'' Alex said before pocketing the black box.
Brycen was overjoyed upon seeing this, and he quickly explained.
''There is a place, I will tell you, it is the place where I found this key floating, there is something in the depth but I couldn't go but I'm sure you will like it because some men with strange black robes roamed around this area.
Alex's eyes turned sharp and Incursio licked her lips. Without a doubt, those men are from the Chaos Organization.
''Good, let's hear your plan.'' Alex finally accepted Brycen's offer, the latter was happily unaware that Alex also have plans.
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