In the interior of the lobby of the governor's mansion, was a beautiful table made of the best wood and adorned with precious fabrics. In the center, a beautiful teapot of glass and gold gave off a fragrant and sweet aroma, making the room impregnate with the essence of tea.

Two people were drinking comfortably while enjoying a quiet conversation.

The first was a beautiful young man with long jet-black hair, with lovely gray eyes and a magnificent, bewitching smile. His arrogant expression that highlighted pride without limits, could easily be mistaken as trust by the maidens. The thin features of his face resembled perfection, his body was tall and thin, but that did not mean he did not have worked muscles. In addition, the precious clothes she wore gave her an air of elegance and wisdom, it was like a noble prince visiting his subjects.

In front of him sat a beautiful woman with an attractive face, brown hair and brown eyes.

She was none other than Thea Britts.

-This is a joke, right? You know the state I have but you insist on coming here with stupidities, "the man said with a tone of mockery mixed in his words.

 -No, it's no joke. You want to learn that skill of mine, right? Then compromise with me. I need resources, many resources. If I become your wife, I will have access to any amount. On the other hand, I will show you that mysterious technique. We both won.

-It seems you do not understand your position. I can do what I want here, I do not need your permission to learn that skill, I do not need your approval to become my dog. Do you want a marriage? Keep dreaming ... I've known all kinds of women, but undoubtedly you're the stupidest of them. At least they were honest with their needs. How did you think it might fall on your ridiculous plan to get married? I know the value of my family, I will not lower myself to the level of any one. The young man in luxurious clothes stood up impatiently at the same time that a terrifying aura enveloped him, it was as if death itself had descended to cleanse with any trace of life. Then he licked his lips with a lascivious look. I hope that at least you release some sweet moans before leaving this world.

Just then a terrible atmosphere covered the entire room, the pressure rose to a point where it became unbearable, as if they were inside a gigantic waterfall of several tens of meters. The man who until recently smiled arrogantly knelt on the floor while his face became as pale as paper, his limbs trembled with difficulty to remain stable at the same time that his heart throbbed with madness.

-No, you're the one who does not understand your position. I'm not asking you to actually marry, all I want is access to your family's resources, access to your contacts. It's a mutual help, "she commented with a charming smile that was alien to what was happening.

- S-second kingdom?

-That does not matter to you, will you help me? Thea spoke sweetly as she asked.

"Get rid of that damn pressure of yours," the man spoke with difficulty and an ugly expression on his face.

 As soon as these words finished coming out of his mouth, the previous atmosphere returned to normal, allowing the now tousled young man to breathe again normally.

-Ready. Although Thea seemed calm on the surface, she lacked experience in intimidation. In fact, if it were not for the young man with the black hair still in shock, he might have noticed that Thea's hands were drenched in sweat as a result of her nervousness.

-Who are you?

-I'm just a girl who wants to reach the stars, a girl who is tired of living imprisoned by the chains of disgusting fate. I just want to be free, and you'll help me get it.

-That proposal of yours seems too convenient, what do I win? -The young man changed the subject as soon as he noticed that the girl did not plan to answer him with sincerity.

- Do you stay alive?

-Do not be stupid. It is true that you can kill me, in fact not even my companions are a match for you. But you should know that if you dare to do it, my family will not stay with their arms crossed ... If that happens, not even that strange force of yours will be able to save you. I imagine you did not refer to the other world when you said something about freeing yourself from your chains, right?

-What do you want? -As a complete rookie, Thea could not do anything but frown and ask cautiously.

-My name is Valerna, Valerna Belius. I am the only son of the official marriage between the leader of the family and his wife, so I am the closest person to inherit the position of leader ... But my half brother, with his disgusting kindness has not stopped causing good impressions between the miserable mortals, many want him to become the next head. The handsome young man made an unpleasant expression. Right now he is studying out of state, but I'm sure he'll be back soon ... Although his façade is a study trip, the truth is that he's trying to gather pawns to join his cause. That damn man thinks I do not know what he's up to, but he's wrong if he thinks I'll be doing nothing ... I came to this city to talk to a certain old man, but he refused. I thought about staying a few more days trying to persuade him, but now it will not be necessary anymore ... You are a cultivator in the second kingdom! You need resources, well, I need allies. Support me when I reached the right moment, support me and you will have all the resources you want. What do you say, is not it a good deal?

The brown-haired woman remained silent as she carefully analyzed each word spoken by the man in front of her. I did not want to get involved in conflicts without senses, if I had the opportunity to have a path free of obstacles I would not hesitate to go through it. But it would be too naive to think that such a convenient path existed, especially when it came to her.

-All right. I will always help you when I do not see myself directly involved, that will be the deal.

- Do not you want to get involved? Even though you are strong, you speak like a coward. Could it be that you are afraid?

-Shut up! Those are my conditions, if you do not want to accept them then your brother could do it.

"I'm just kidding, you do not have to be angry like that," Valerna commented with obvious concern in her eyes. Then - and a little more quietly - extended his right arm, highlighting a golden ring with a beautiful yellow stone embedded.

In the next instant, a short but radiant glow was released from the hand where it carried the jewel. When the glow disappeared, a bottle of liquor was being held.

-I-that's it?

-Brinde for this beautiful business -The young man handed a glass full of liquor to Thea, while raising his to express his intentions. However, his actions stopped as soon as he noticed the strange look of the woman. Something happens?

-Ah? I'm sorry, I was a little distracted. I-I ... N-I need you to help me with something.

-My help? You are a cultivator in the second kingdom, what could you need from me?

-There is someone who can not continue living ... He is not strong, in fact he is terribly weak. But I can not do anything to him.

-Who? A slight curiosity could not help sprouting in Valerna's heart after listening to her business partner.

-My fiance.