"Hey." The Witch's voice was soft and gentle, like her terrifying nature was nothing but an imagination.

"H-Hi." She stuttered at her reply and the red haired chuckled as she slowly floated herself inside the room, with the lady making way for her.

"A nice place you have here." Maddison complimented the dimly lit room as the moonlight provided the only source of illumination for the both of them.

"You think?" She silently giggled and looked towards the menacing figure that was now in her presence. "Now, I am guessing you're here to talk business?" Her face once again turned from lightheartedtoserious in a second.

"Straight to the point hmm? You impress me with your bravery everytime." The Witch grinned as she walked around before sitting cross legged at the Lady's bed. "Let's hear your terms first, I am the one offering after all."

"You're mistaken, I am not here to humor your words and promises so," Alejandra shook her head,"I'm afraid I will have to deny such a generous offer."

"Oh?" Maddison raised an eyebrow.

"I don't think making a connection with the Underworld will be beneficial for my side." She paced around the room explaining her decision. "It's far too risky of a business, it could ruin not only mine but my entire family's reputation, my road as an heiress would be put at stake."

Maddison smirked, she had foresaw this would happen. "Understandable." She tapped her lips then her temple. "But I believe you think too little of us, My Lady."

"What do you mean?"

"The Underworld has large amounts of connections throughout the entire Empire. When it comes to trade, we regulate all the dirty stuff that goes on below, and even help with your legal crap above." The Leader of said organization, proudly exclaimed. "You can also ensure that whenever something happens, the Underworld would be the first to know, our informants are top notch and highly credible."

"But if that is all–"

"Our military capabilities are also not to be laughed at, we are an organization based on controlling and systemizing crime across the Empire." She smirked. "You wouldn't expect a small army to take charge of such a gigantic operation now would you?"

The Lady sighed and leaned by the window and looked directly into the Red Witch's eye, Alejnadra knew these weren't just words of persuasion but also threats.

The witch was basically saying that she can make the Ramirez Duchy suffer if Alejandra doesn't take this deal. The Lady would not be easily pushed around, however. "If I have to be completely honest, you are far too evil for my taste in clients." She waved her hand and pouted her lips.

"I'm afraid you too are also mistaken there, My Lady." She laid down at the bed and reached her hand upwards. "Did you ever think as to why the Kingdom is losing so hard in the war at the borders."

"Isn't it due to our superior military?"

"Ha! If only, my Lady, in fact the Kingdom has delegated all their resources into inciting a civil war in the Empire."

"What!?"

"Hahahaha! It seems this is news to you. Yes, the Kingdom has been posing as the Underworld and committing destructive activities to cut the ties between us and the upper echelons of society." Her hand that was reached out clasped suddenly and she sat straight up again. "And judging by your refusal to help me, it seems their plan is working quite spectacularly."

"How can I trust your words?"

"Trust my words? My Lady, the truth is right there ripe for the picking." The witch chuckled. "The more we fight a one-sided battle at the border, the more vulnerable we are in the center. By splitting apart the two halves of society, us and you, they divide the power of the Empire."

"My mother would say otherwise."

"Then either your mother is blind or she's a fool." Her face turned serious and spiteful. "I'm sure if you speak to your father about this, he will know, after all, he has quite the connection to his and her majesty."

"Are you calling my mother an idiot?!" Alejandra glared and the witch raised her hands in defense. 

"Your mother has always been a stickler to the rules. She can't see the snakes that crawl between her legs." Maddison clarified herself. "Your mother isn't stupid, she's just too narrow minded."

"Then what am I supposed to do?"

The Red Witch stood up and approached the Lady. She raised her arm for a handshake. "Make a deal with me, grant me access to your trade and distribution and I will provide your duchy with information, power, and connection to all the things you need to become the greatest Grand Duchess in history." 

"Or the most foolish one. I don't expect that that is all you want from me." She clenched her fists and the witch chuckled and caressed the Lady's cheeks.

"You know, I didn't expect you to be taller than me." She commented.

"I am older than you."

"Hmm." She floated upwards again and out the window, hovering just out of reach. "My purpose and true intention is to destroy the Kingdom of Delha once and for all, and right now your support is all I want from you, My Lady. Let us meet again in the future."

"Wait–"

"Collect your own information, make your own opinion, and tell me your final decision, fate is in our hands." She floated slightly closer and grabbed the Lady's hand kissing it with her supple lips. "Farewell and sleep a thousand good dreams, My Lady."

A massive gust of wind from the window made Alejandra turn her eyes away and by the time she had looked back again, the woman was gone and all that's left was her faint scent in the breeze.

Alejandra slammed the window shut and closed the curtains. She stressed over to her bed and laid down in an anxious silence. She touched the top of her hand, her face completely smitten. "The hell…"

She shook off any thoughts about the woman's farewell out of her mind and focused more on her words. "To bring down the Delha Kingdom." She repeated the words of the girl. "How does she intend to do that?" 

Whatever the Red Witch's true desire was, it didn't matter right now. She has to learn more about the Underworld, if what that girl is saying is true, then the Empire is in danger. 

"I haven't even gotten the Duchy yet and I am already going through this." She laughed and sat down on her bed. "The Underworld, who are you people? And are you truly who you seem to be?" She laid those thoughts out into the empty air before falling back to sleep.