The woes of a Demon king
AN/yep a chapter is here.
Chapter 6 Calm before the storm.
Jaune walked down the halls towards the room he had Ruby and Yang staying in. It has been about 6 days' sense Yang had first shown up and fought Jaune. In those 4 days Yang had seemed to heal well seeing as she now can walk about without any trouble. Jaune was now on his way to tell Yang and Ruby that he had prepared a carriage for them to take home. Jaune walked up to the girl's rooms to the sight of a maid standing before the door with a rolled-up length of rope.
"What's going on?"
Jaune asked walking up beside the maid who nodded at him respectfully as she waved a hand towards the room.
"Seems our guest had wanted to set up a bunk bed."
The maid said, looking into the room somewhat worriedly. Jaune took on a worried expression himself as he turned looking into the room. He was met with the sight of Yang standing on her bed holding a mattress over her head. Ruby stood beside her throwing a rope over one end looping it around the width of the bed. She then went on to do this with the other end of the bed making it look somewhat like a swing. Ruby then quickly ran over to the maid waving at Jaune as she came up. Jaune just waved back as he watched Ruby grab the rope from the made and ran over to the bed again. She went on to tie the rope along the length of the bed on its left and right to support the bed so it didn't slip out from the first two ropes. Jaune had to admit it was smart. After he watched Ruby finish tying up the bed and Yang stepping out from underneath it watching as it hung with a small triumphant smile.
"Good job Ruby now we have a bunk bed."
Jaune just shook his head at the girls as he turned to the maid.
"Can I have a knife?"
Jaune asked as the maid nodded as she grabbed her skirt lifting ever so slightly where she had a small assortment of knives on her thigh. The maid grabbed one knife and gave it to Jaune as he thanked her and walked over to the bunk beds flipping the knife in his hand as he did.
"Hey Jaune what do you think, is it a fine bunk bed or is it a fine bunk bed?"
Yang asked causing Jaune to roll his eyes at her terrible joke as he walked up to the bed
"Yes Yang you did great making the bunk bed."
Jaune said as he brought his knife up and cut the rope. Both Yang and Ruby just stared shocked at him.
"Hey what are you doing we put in a lot of hard work to get that made!"
Yang shouted as she glared at Jaune, Ruby just stared sadly at the bed that had fallen disappointed her hard work having been wasted. Jaune felt a little bad for making Ruby sad but didn't say anything about it.
"I cut the bed down because you won't be needing bunks."
Jaune said causing Yang and Ruby to turn to him questionably.
"Why is that?"
Ruby asked confused by his words.
"Because you two are leaving today."
Ruby looked shocked by his words almost as if it was impossible that she had to leave. Yang seemed more reasonable about it but still shocked. He could see that Yang had realized quickly why they had to leave but the sad look she gave Ruby showed she didn't want to leave. Jaune didn't understand their reactions but he would be lying if he said he was glad they had to go. In all honesty, he liked the girls they were fun and cheery. In the past 6 days, he had far more fun with the girls then he ever had before he knew them. While they were a pain in the butt at times he didn't mind their company. But that didn't change the fact they had to go back home he couldn't let them stay. It would only cause more problems even if their mother and father were ok with it.
"Do we really have to leave?'
Ruby asked looking down sadly at the ground as she held onto the hem of her dress. Jaune just nodded solemnly at her reaching up patting her on the head.
"Yeah you have to leave. I'd rather not keep your parents waiting for you to come home."
Jaune said turning to Yang for her to convince Ruby, it was ok only to see her standing writing on the note he had given them a few days ago to communicate with their family. He raised a brow at her questionably as she set her pen down folding the note before waiting. He looked to Ruby to explain only for her to shrug in confusion as well. When he turned back to he watched as she jumped into the air throwing a fist up triumphantly as she read the note that had been sent back to her. He raised a brow at her confused before she ran over to him shoving the note in his face.
"Read this!"
Yang demanded with a smile on her face as she wriggled her wrist shaking the note at Jaune. Jaune just glared at the shaking note taking a step back to yank it from Yang's hands. He glared at her for a second before turning to read the note.
"Dear Jaune Arc, King of demons,
I am Summer Rose, Queen to the island kingdom of Patch. I am writing to you to address the matter of my daughters who currently are under your care. It would seem from the many messages we have shared that my daughters have come to enjoy the time they have spent with you. After some consideration, I have come to the idea of creating a certain arrangement with you."
Jaune stopped reading for a second staring confused at the note before looking to Yang who just waved at him to keep reading.
"I have heard how you do not wish for war as many rumors say. With this information, I feel that to help you with keeping peace that we could create a trade agreement between the demon realm and Patch."
Jaune's eyes widened as he read this before shaking his shock off as he continued to read.
"If you were to create a trade route from one of the demon realms major port cities to Patch. Patch has a large trade agreement with the main kingdom Vale which means if we trade we could create a very lucrative deal between our two lands. If we do agree on making a trade agreement, then it is most certain to help support you with the humans to prove you have no desire for war. It would be like a show of peace. Only for this trade agreement to work I would need for someone to stay within the demon realm to be a diplomat for my kingdom."
As soon as Jaune read this he closed his letting out a long tired breath as he looked up to Yang who was staring almost starry eyed at him. 'You have got to be kidding me.' Jaune thought turning back to the note to finish reading.
"For said diplomat I would say my daughter, Princess Ruby, would be more than up for the task. While I wouldn't want her to be alone I would like for you to allow for both my daughters Ruby and Yang, her royal guard, to stay in your care if we have this trade agreement. Please write back as soon as you decide, I hope we can come to some sort of agreement."
Jaune finished reading, lowering the note as he looked to Yang who looked ready for his answer. He just glared lightly at her, there was no actual heat or anger to the glare. It was just the glare of a man who couldn't believe what had just happened. 'Damn it, how the hell am I to say no to such an offer?' Jaune thought turning from Yang and Ruby as he looked down over the note cupping his chin in one hand. It was a very enticing deal. If he could create trade between his lands and the human realm it would help him in gaining trust among the humans as well as a very profitable deal. He has heard of the kingdom of Patch, a small little island just north west of the kingdom of Vale. Back during the Millennia of Darkness Patch had come under demon assault and due to this the kingdom of Vale had come close to falling. Patch had been the major port kingdoms that looked over trade and goods into Vale. Without the extra trade made from kingdoms like Vacuo or Atlas (which had originally been Mantel) that went through Patch to Vale the kingdom had come close to ruin. So, he knew for certain that if he made a trade agreement with Patch his land would profit greatly. Only would the lords under Queen Rose agree to the trade.
There was many things Jaune had to consider for such an agreement and it would take time before concluding. With a sigh Jaune turned back to Yang and Ruby.
"You two can stay longer, but no bunk beds."
Jaune said sharply getting a nod from both girls as Yang came up to him smiling.
"Does this mean you will agree to trade with Patch?"
Yang asked as Jaune stared at her flatly before turning around.
"I can't make a decision like that on a whim, I need to think of the pros and cons but I will consider it." Jaune said turning looking over his shoulder at Yang. "So I will bring up your lounging again when I make my decision."
Jaune said a Yang nodded at him happily. Jaune turned away to leave as he heard Ruby ask about what trade. Jaune just ignored it as he waved the maid off to collect Ozpin so he could speak with him in the castles study.
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Jaune sat behind a desk, elbows resting atop it his hands held before his face fingers locked together. Ozpin stood before him a contemplative look as he read over the letter sent by Queen Rose.
"This is indeed a lucrative deal, but there are still many things we must think through before making any sort of agreement."
Ozpin said, setting the note down while Jaune nodded at him in understanding.
"That is exactly why I wanted to talk with you about this." Jaune said waving a hand at the note. "If we agreed to do trade with the kingdom Patch, we would make a great profit with the amount of money we could make trading jewelry, magic items and even weaponry with them. Not to mention the chance of profiting from setting up a trade levy with them for whatever they sale to Vale."
Jaune said getting a nod from Ozpin.
"True but the problems that would arise is if the lords under Queen Rose try to swindle some of the profit if they disagree with the arrangement."
Ozpin said causing Jaune to sigh tiredly.
"Let's not forget of the demon lords who still wish for war with the humans." Jaune said waving a hand to the side. "They might see this arrangement as a chance to instigate war with the humans by attacking Patch."
Ozpin cupped his in thought.
"Such an agreement may be too dangerous for us to take if we want to keep peace." Ozpin said taking a seat before Jaune. "Still the chance of this creating a chance to create a bond with the humans is something we can't pass up, especially if we want to make a peace agreement with the humans."
Ozpin said causing Jaune to groan in frustration as he ran his hands through his hair.
"I know, I know!" Jaune said frustrated. "But can we really take this kind of risk?"
Jaune asked only to get silence from Ozpin. Jaune just huffed at the advisor leaning back in his seat.
"The risk is certainly there but not something we wouldn't face even if all the demon lords where on our side." Ozpin began quickly taking a pen from the desk while also grabbing the map set out on the desk. "If anything we would need to use the lords under our control to look over the trade ships and keep out the other lords."
Ozpin said getting Jaune to look over the map alongside him.
"That makes sense, still though we need to work out which lords would work best for said job." Jaune said turning to look out of the window of the study. "For now before we do anything else we must figure out the proper value of profit we can make."
Jaune said getting a nod from Ozpin.
"What do you have in mind?"
Ozpin asked leaning forward onto the desk.
"Well most demon crafted goods sell highly among humans, even if some of the goods they buy are menial or useless to us demons." Jaune said tapping a finger on the desk. "If anything we could sell many of the goods for double what they are normally worth, hell even triple if we get the right buyer."
Jaune said while Ozpin cupped his chin in thought. The two began to go back and forth on what they should do if they agreed on the trade. While also talking about the pros and cons of certain goods that could be sold.
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Jaune fell forward onto his desk groaning as he lifted his head up to look at Ozpin.
"This is why I hate government affairs, they're so tedious."
Jaune said causing Ozpin to chuckle as he took his glasses off rubbing his eyes.
"Yes but as King it is only natural that you have to deal with these things." Ozpin said standing up. "Either way this isn't the first time you've done this. If I recall 30 years ago when you first became King, we had to set up trade embargos between several of the demon lords who couldn't agree on the price of their trade."
Ozpin said getting a chuckle from Jaune.
"I remember that, still I would choose a battle over paperwork any day." Jaune said standing up cracking his neck. "I still find it difficult to believe I have been king for 30 years now."
Jaune said getting a laugh from Ozpin.
"Yes well you should be glad you have the same youth a dragon has, if not you would have a body of an old man."
Ozpin said causing Jaune to laugh walking around his desk clapping Ozpin on his shoulder.
"Well I'm at least glad I am not as old as you yet."
Jaune said causing Ozpin to raise a questioning brow at him.
"Oh you dare bring up my age when you are no youngster either."
Ozpin said sharply getting a laugh out of Jaune.
"Please Ozpin being in my forties doesn't make me anywhere near as old as you who is what? 800 years old?"
Jaune asked causing Ozpin to glare at him before chuckling as he turned away.
"Well enough of that, we should call it a day, seems the sun is beginning to set, we will continue discussing the trade tomorrow. Hopefully by the end of the week we will be able to settle on an agreement."
Ozpin said getting a nod from Jaune.
"Sounds good and then hopefully we will be able to set up trade with Queen Rose by the end of the month. Only thing is we will need to keep communication with her so I shall continue to write to her."
Jaune said getting a bow from Ozpin who turned away from him and left. Jaune just let out a tired sigh walking into the hall to head to the dining hall for dinner only to stop as he saw Blake standing in the hall waiting for something. He raised a brow at her wondering what she might be doing.
"Is everything alright?"
Jaune asked as he walked up to her. Blake turned to him nodding politely.
"Yes everything is alright, I just came to speak with you is all."
Blake said surprising Jaune as he tilts his head to the side.
"What would you like to talk about?"
Jaune asked worried something might have happened.
"It would seem that you are allowing the other two girls to stay here as well it seems."
Blake said getting a nod from Jaune.
"Yes well it seems that the Ruby and Yang have set up a certain situation that might prove useful to me in the future."
Jaune said not sure if he should tell Blake of the trade agreement that could come of said 'situation' as he put it.
"I see well, that sounds interesting. Well I hope it helps you just know that if you ever wish to trade with Menagerie as well my kingdom is more than open to the idea."
Blake said a small devious smile on her lips. Jaune stared surprised for a second before smiling at her.
"Eavesdropping are we, didn't you know curiosity killed the cat."
Jaune said getting a laugh out of Blake.
"Yes but luckily cats have nine lives." Blake quipped back surprising Jaune again as he chuckled at her. "Well then I do hope we can do business in the future."
Blake said getting a nod from Jaune as she turned away and left. Jaune just smiled at her as she turned down the hall towards the dining hall. Jaune just smiled at her and went on into the dining hall. As everyone came in for their diner Jaune had to admit to himself again that he was glad the girls were staying, all of them. Ruby and Yang where fun, while Weiss and Blake could be a pain they both had charms that Jaune couldn't deny. 'Who would have thought that the demon king would ever get along with princess from the human world.' Jaune thought fondly as he chatted with Yang and Ruby while Weiss and Blake spoke up from time to time to give their two cents.
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The kingdom of Vacuo stood before what could only be called an oasis where many people moved about the sandy roads and watery paths that stretched throughout the city. At the center of the city was a large castle with a crest of a trident inside a hexagon. This castle belonged to the Vasilias royal family. Within the castle's armory stood one prince Neptune and his royal guardsmen Sun. Neptune was dressed in dark blue pants with leg guards wrapped around his shins and knees. On his hip as a belt with four pouches hanging from the back. He had a red leather waist length coat on with bracers and fingerless gloves. Over the coat was a simple chest piece with nothing special to it as it wrapped around to his back. On his head was a set of goggles with a blue tint to them.
"There, now you look ready to fight!" Sun cheered with a smile only for his smile to fall when he saw the terrified look Neptune had. Sun just rolled his eyes at Neptune. "Oh come on man you're acting like I'm trying to force you to jump into a lake."
Sun said only to cause Neptune to yelp as he jumped back away from Sun.
"Lake! Water! I am not going into any water! Please don't tell me I have to swim!"
Neptune shouted in terror causing Sun to sigh and shake his head at him. 'Why did I have to bring up water?' Sun thought as he began to wonder if he and Neptune could take on the demon king.
End
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