Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 155 Birthday Gift

Because she was drunk, Hea started complaining about her unrequited love again. Brecel listened with great interest as Hea recounted their past. Fortunately, Hea never mentioned Agreed's name, otherwise, if their gossip got out, it would be big news.

Brecel, somewhat delirious from drinking the blood wine laced with hallucinogenic drugs, began offering Haya bad advice: "If you ask me, Master is probably just stuck on his past with his wife and daughters... no, there's a hurdle in his soul fire. If you ask me, you have to take the initiative when pursuing a man; who knows, you might just succeed."

"I even took the initiative. I practically washed myself clean and offered myself to him in bed, but he still wouldn't take me. What else could I do?"

"If all else fails, have a big fight with him and see if he tries to coax you. If he cares about you, he will naturally do so and he will definitely try to persuade you with sweet words. Then you can take the opportunity to make your move and maybe you'll succeed."

"Come on, what a terrible idea! He's a man who's seen it all, he won't be fooled by such a petty trick," Heya said, pouting in frustration.

Brecel retorted with exasperation, "Then what do you suggest we do? You're in a bind now. If you retreat, you're still unwilling to give up. If you chase, he's still on high alert. Are you just going to keep dragging this out? Elves can only live for a maximum of two thousand years. Comparing your lifespan to that of the undead is just asking for trouble."

Heya raised her glass and downed the strong liquor in one gulp, then shouted, "I've decided! His birthday is in three months and four days. I'll prepare a gift and settle things with him one last time. If I fail, I'll go back to the Ancient Tree Forest and never see him again. Who cares? I don't care! I don't care at all!!" After saying that, Heya completely lost consciousness and her head slammed onto the bar with a thud.

The loud noise drew the attention of the tavern's customers, but upon seeing Brecel, everyone wisely looked away. Some might not recognize Herya, but Brecel, the Shadow King's top subordinate, was a household name in the country. Upon seeing him, everyone immediately pretended nothing had happened and continued drinking silently. Some even quietly paid their bills and left, afraid of displeasing Brecel and ending up in their graves prematurely.

Brecel looked at the unconscious Hea and shook his head helplessly, saying, "Let me help you. I quite like you, and my lord really should have a companion."

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"Offering a beautiful woman to the master?!" Casa asked Brecel in surprise.

Brecel nodded and said enticingly, "Yes, that's right. I got firsthand information from Hea that the master's birthday is in three months. If we prepare a gift that the master likes, we will naturally be able to please him."

Kasa retorted helplessly, "But...why send beautiful women to the master? The master doesn't need them!"

"Oh, what do you know? There are many ways to play. You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Just do it as instructed," Brecel continued to persuade.

Casa stared at Brecel and continued, "Then... why won't you look at me? Did you sleep in a coffin and get a stiff neck?"

Because of his guilty conscience, Brecel hadn't dared to look Casa in the eye. Casa's question immediately made Brecel break out in a cold sweat. At this moment, Brecel had a sudden idea and turned his retreat into an advance, angrily shouting: "Why do you care so much? Fine, fine, if you don't want to, then I'll do it myself. Anyway, I won't be the one who gets ignored."

The naive Casa panicked and tried to stop him, saying, "No, no, I'll listen, okay? But... what are Master's aesthetic standards?"

Brecel immediately revealed a smug smile and instructed, "I heard that the master was human in his previous life, so it would be best if he were a beautiful elf, that would be most to the master's liking and taste."

Kasa frowned and asked in return, "Then why didn't anything happen between Hea and Master?"

Kasa's sudden burst of cleverness infuriated Brecel, who cursed inwardly, but still managed to explain, "Isn't it because the master and Heya are too close, and he's too embarrassed to make a move?"

Casa said with some skepticism, "Alright then, I'll get around to making the arrangements. Oh, and don't you and Lester send me the same gifts, or things will get awkward."

“Okay, okay,” Brecel chuckled.

Poor Casa was unaware that he had been used as a pawn, while Brecel was eagerly awaiting the show on his master's birthday.

Three months later, on Agreed's birthday

As luck would have it, today was also the day that Agreed's training came to a temporary end, and after emerging from seclusion, Agreed was looking for Lester and the others to find out about the recent developments in the territory.

Agreed immediately sensed the location of Lester and the others. For some reason, they were gathered in the castle hall. Without thinking much, Agreed instantly teleported over and stood next to his throne. Then, Agreed looked at Hea and his subordinates below and asked, "What are you all doing here?"

Heya said happily, "Have you forgotten? Today is your birthday. I wanted to give you a surprise, but I didn't expect you to come out just when I was about to call you."

Agreed exclaimed in realization, "Ah, a birthday? That's such a distant concept. Thank you, Heya, I'm so glad you still remember."

Heya handed him a well-wrapped gift box and said, "This is a gift for you. Open it and take a look."

Although Agreed had already seen it, he still carefully opened the gift box. A beautiful elven necklace appeared in Agreed's hand. At the center of the necklace was an elven gem made by Hea with her own blood and the resin that was a specialty of the Ancient Tree Forest. According to the custom of the elven race, this gift was only given by an elven woman when she secretly pledged her life to her beloved.

Agreed was naturally aware of this custom, and the gift left him somewhat bewildered. Just as Agreed was hesitating, Casa immediately ordered his men to bring up his own gift.

A stunningly beautiful elven woman, dressed up beautifully, arrived at the main hall and greeted Agreed, saying, "This humble servant greets my master. I hope my master will not find me lacking."

Heya instantly turned her head and looked down at Kasa and the elven woman with murderous intent. If looks could kill, Kasa would have been torn to pieces. Agreed was so shocked by this scene that his jaw was dislocated and fell off. At this moment, you could even see surprise in his empty eyes.

Then, a million alpacas stampeded through Agreed's mind, and he shouted inwardly, "What kind of mess is this?! Someone come and save me!!"