Chương 161: Chapter 144. A Prank

Anna Ericsson's Point of View The night continued on, and the banquet began. Waiters brought in food for all of the premiere guests sitting at the large table we were at, for the common people not at the table, giant tables with massive amounts of food were brought in on all sides of the town square we were in. The food was plentiful, and alcohol was as well. Apparently, the Human and Demon Brewers decided to make some quick, fresh-tasting alcohol to go with the feast tonight.

Once we had our fill, John seemed to have figured it would be best to head back home so the Humans and Demons could enjoy their company without having to worry about the grim reaper who said he'd kill them if they misbehaved watching them from a big table. He turned to Sarah and me to see what we thought about it." Sarah, Anna, would you like to go home? I think it might be easier for everyone to enjoy the night without thinking I'm watching for any behavior to punis..."" No, we should stay for now, My Love."

Sarah, her cheeks a little flushed and red, no doubt from the alcohol, answered with a no. He looks to me, and I shook my head along with somewhat flushed cheeks as well no doubt. The alcohol was pretty good tonight." Good things will come to a Husband who waits."

"?" I spoke with a playful tone to my voice. John was confused by my words. I'm somewhat glad he couldn't see our little "prank" coming. As John watched us, 2 familiar faces started walking our way." Good evening, Lord Matthew! Lady Sarah! Lady Anna!" He turns his head to see who's voice it was, to his surprise, Emily, who was sporting a ponytail, came around to greet us. He smiles and greets Emily with a carefree smile on his face.

I couldn't help but feel somewhat jealous at Emily, the reason being that she was taking his attention from me. This feeling has lessened with time when it comes to Sarah, but for some reason, when it comes to anyone else, I seem to have somewhat of a pit in my stomach. I wonder how I'll feel when Cynthia, Asha and Sharon come and join us here? Well, since I had no issue then, I suppose I will be fine in the future? Especially when we'll have our children here as well..." Hi, Emily.

How do you like the banquet so far?"

"!!!" Emily reacted strangely to his greeting. No doubt he's yet to realize how deadly his smile can be to us. On one hand, Sarah and I have discussed about telling him about it, but then we risk the chance of seeing it less. We both agreed that wouldn't be good for either of us." Emily, did I say something wro---"" Lord Matthew, good evening! Lady Sarah! Lady Anna! Good evening as well!" Now Ruby is here too. It seems our plans are about to begin. Ruby greets John as well." Good evening, Ruby.

How's the banquet going for you?"

"!!!" Ruby falls as well. Again, John seems to not understand his destructive power. I guess the alcohol has lessened their ability to hide how they feel? Perhaps that's not a bad thing? It seems that John believes that since he's Married to us, that he is fully off the market. He seems to not remember that as a Marquess, that implies he could support around 20 Wives and their children. Only if he really wanted to that is.

I'm glad that these 2 fell for him as they're pretty honest and straightforward women, if it was a bad woman... Sarah and I would have to deal with her quickly. Speaking of Sarah, she seems to be feeling a tinge of jealousy as well, she speaks to me softly, so John can't hear us." How sinful Our Husband is. Don't you think so, Anna?" Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. Seems she had similar thoughts to myself, I answer her words softly."

Yes, even though I was a victim of it as well, it's quite different to be on this side of things. Was I really so obvious? How did you keep a straight face during those times, Sarah?"" Because his happiness was something I craved. However, I didn't expect him to be so careless. After we attain the original goal, we should educate him thoroughly. We can test him on correct interactions. Every time he answers wrong, he'll have to say he Loves us 10 times in a whisper to our ears." I smiled softly at her words.

I think that would be quite lovely. I respond to Sarah's proposal." I think that would be an excellent idea." Sarah and I smiled at each other as we thought of our future teachings. While we enjoyed that, Emily was able to advance the plan." Lord Matthew, can I make an announcement?"" An announcement? Did something happen?" John asked out of concern. He seemed to have gotten a little too close for Emily and she answered with an excited tone in her voice." No! Not at all! It's about something good actually!

Well, it would need your permission however."" Oh... Well, if you want to, by all means, go ahead." Our plan is moving forward slowly. Emily began to address the crowd." Excuse me!" She tried to get their attention, but the noise blocked her voice from everyone not in the immediate vicinity of Emily. /BOOM! / To Emily's efforts, Ruby slammed her leg into the ground creating the sound of an explosion.

This stopped all of the noise and allowed Emily to gain everyone's attention, Ruby gave Emily a wink and a thumbs up as a good luck charm and Emily began to address the crowd." Hello! I'm sorry for interrupting your night, but please, listen to me if you can! I would first like to thank the People of Paradise for allowing us to live with you for the past month! Your kindness is something I will never forget! Thank you all so much!" Emily bowed to the people.

Once she felt her gratitude had been properly conveyed, she began to speak again." From our time here, many changes have happened, Merchants have become their own Bodyguards, Hunters have become better Tradesmen. From this, Friendships have been born!" Emily smiles and looks at Ruby. She then turns back and begins to address the crowd again." With all of this, some of us have wondered about our goals. With our minds in disarray, we couldn't truly decide if Kuga could truly be a Home or not.

Then, a change happened that made it a simple choice for some of us! The creation of ice cream! We believe that it is a product of great potential!" Emily turns around and looks at John with a passionate gaze." Lord Matthew! I would like to report that 100 out of the 477 Humans who are residing in Paradise would like to stay permanently! This includes myself! Will you allow us to stay!?" Everyone's eyes were on John. Sarah and I already knew he wouldn't turn them away.

Why turn away 100 willing citizens when he didn't turn away 5000? it's not like we don't have the room in Paradise, he even plans on increasing the living area of the citizens in the future. John, after a brief moment of realization, stands up and answers Emily's question." If you truly wish to stay here, I will happily welcome you. However, I must also check with the other Officials. Ruby! Rodrick! Janet! Jim! Do you have anything to argue!?"" No!" Ruby, Janet and Jim answer in unison. Rodrick kept quiet.

Situations such as this, are one of the many reasons why we have him under watch. Time will tell what his issues are, but if they conflict with John's true vision of this town. Elimination will be necessary. John begins to answer Emily's earlier question." With that! I welcome you as Citizens of Paradise!"" My Love! While that is great, we'll also need to provide jobs and housing! I ask you allow myself to do that!"

"?" Sarah jumped up to her feet and began to enact the crux of our plan. John looked confused, but Our Husband is always happy to spoil us and give us what we want. Truly, he has no idea just how addicting his Love is for us. And how maddening it is to not have his full attention every day, so as to pay him back for what he gives to us.

"!" No... I must calm down. Soon we will be able to. He said so himself and he has never lied to us. I awaited John's answer to Sarah's question." I don't see why not! By all means, do as you wish! You have my full support as Lord of Paradise!" With his words said loud and clear. Smiles adorned many faces, but Sarah, Ruby, Emily and my own smile, shone the brightest. Without missing a second, Sarah began to speak so everyone could hear her voice." From this day on!

I hereby declare that Emily Metis will from now on, work as My Husband, Matthew Drake's, Personal Secretary!" The crowd began to make noise in response to Sarah's words, meanwhile, 3 of the 4 conspirators were calm, besides pretending to be confused by the 4th conspirator's words of course. Once a moment of silence broke from the confused murmurs of the crowd. Sarah took this moment to finish the final step of the plan." Also, as a non-combatant, Emily must be protected!

I hereby announce, Ruby Flameskin as Emily Metis's Personal Bodyguard!" More confusion spread across the crowd. However, the person with the most surprise on his face, was none other than Our Husband. Smiles bloomed on Sarah and I's faces. With that, Our Husband seemed to realize that he had be tricked in a way. But don't worry, John... We'll make it up to you tonight. It's all part of the plan after all!