I will Save this Doomed Plot

Chapter 159: The Unexpected Quest(3)

"He should've just stayed inside, he ruined the fun."

Marcel turned to face the children who were whispering around him. He then looked directly at the boy, who was also staring at him. Marcel then grinned as a thought occurred to him.

"Well if it isn't this Lance, the infamous crown prince. What has brought you here? Your royal highness?"

The children laughed as they recognized the obvious mockery in Marcel's tone. He's clearly mocking Lance for being ignored by the royal family.

But instead of getting mad, Lance just stood there quietly and spoke to Marcel.

"Didn't you say you have more skills than what you just demonstrated?"

Marcel then smiled broadly.

"That's correct! Why? Do you wish to engage in a duel with me, your highness?"

"Sure."

Marcel and the kids came to a halt and stared in disbelief at Lance. Lance's response is not at all what they expected. Marcel, on the other hand, needs to be cool about this unexpected scenario, so he faked a cough and smiled cockily.

"Your highness, I believe you will suffer serious injuries if you duel with me. Are you certain about this? I'm giving you some time to think."

Lance cocked his head sideways. With his soulless eyes, he then looked directly at Marcel's face. Lance's eyes appear far more mature and experienced than the others for an eight-year-old child, making Marcel feel threatened.

"You're the one who offered to duel, and now you're being considerate?"

'Are you scared, perhaps?'

Marcel's fists were clenched. Lance didn't say those last words but Marcel felt like that is what Lance was supposed to say but stopped saying it just to save his face. He is being pitied by a kid who is more pitiful than him, which is extremely humiliating for the egotistical Marcel. As a result, Marcel grinned angrily at him.

"All right, your highness, let us duel. Don't cry if I break a few bones in your body!"

The children all clapped in amazement as they gazed at Marcel.

"Go get him!"

"Show him how it's done!"

"Go! Marcel!"

Marcel and Lance just stared at each other, oblivious to the children's raucous applause. Marcel is staring at Lance with menacing eyes, while Lance is staring at it soullessly. Marcel spoke again after a few seconds of staring.

"How about we make a deal? If I win, you must dance naked for us!"

The kids gasped and then burst out laughing. They are now extremely hyped with the addition of such punishment.

Lance spoke calmly, ignoring the laughter and the ridiculous deal.

"Alright, but if I win..."

Marcel has come to a halt and is waiting for Lance's next words. For some reason, he began to feel anxious about what he would say next.

'What am I worried about? He'll lose regardless! That's correct! I'll beat him right away!'

When Marcel noticed Lance opening his mouth again, he gulped.

"...You will work under me. For the rest of your days."

Marcel remained motionless, and the children's laughter ceased. They all looked at Lance in astonishment and disbelief.