12/5/1234
The wind breezed through the dimly lit street of the city, as an old man in a double-breasted suit and a top hat elegantly walked through them. Everything about him seemed to scream elegance, from his walking to his seemingly expensive clothes, he looked like a noble. Swinging his walking stick around, he made his way to the front of a building. If it had been a couple of years back, he would have depended soley on the moonlight's illumination but now, there were light bulbs installed in almost all areas of the city.
Of course, everyone appreciated the growth and attributed it to science and their king. However, what mundane people didn't know, was that it was the advancement in magic that brought it all. Of course , most of them would never know this fact, given how the mage association went out of their way to keep it a secret, but the kingdom never disappointed with it's rewards either.
After knocking the door twice, the door opened, exposing the faint red glow inside. Without a moments hesitation, he walked inside as a heat wave of the hot air inside hit him. Inside, the air was saturated with perfume, and the smell of passion and desire filled every corner. There were many women standing at the walls all wearing provocatively. Unfazed by the scene, the old man walked to a certain table where a young woman approached him.
She had more coverage than most of the women inside, but even so, her features remained tracable, she had long black hair and deep black eyes. Smiling, her supple lips in red lipstick parted as she spoke to the old man.
" Welcome to the crimson brothel of Emberly city, it's our honour to have you good sir. I haven't seen you here before, are you new in town ?"
Placing his top hat on the table, the man smiled.
" Well, not really, but I haven't been in this city for a long time, so in a sense you could say I'm new here."
" Well it's always good to have a new customer, here's a list for the best workers we have."
As the lady passed a file to the man, he suddenly raised his hand in protest.
" The madam. The lady that manages this place, that's the one I want."
The lady looked at the old man with exasperation, his request was outrageous. It was as if he wanted to buy the farmer instead of the crops, it was absurd.
" I'm sorry sir but the Madam isn't a worker, she doesn't take customers. There are plenty of good workers on the list if you take a look "
" No, I really want the Madam, the rest won't do"
" I'm sorry sir but your request cannot be fulfilled, please if you don't find it satisfactory you could always go to some other place."
The old man let out a long sigh as he leaned back on his seat.
" Okay then, I want the crimson maiden."
As soon as the man spoke these words, the lady took a step back and raised her hands. Then with a mockery tone, she spoke.
" Well if that's what you wanted, then you should have knocked three times using magical energy, now shouldn't you have ."
Then, with a snap, the entire room begun to change, from it's crimson colour to a less outstanding black tone. Chairs and tables begun to appear as the people that were originally there begun to disappear. The woman looked at the old man with a look anger, clearly showing that it wasn't the first time that something like that had happened.
'Why do people always make me do this, would it kill them to just knock the door the right way? Now I always have to pretend to be this good assistant only to shift them back to the mages version. F**ck I totally deserve a raise for this.'
When everything settled, the lady walked away, clearly pissed with something. Ignorant of the lady's feelings, the old man remained calm, waiting for the maiden. Soon, a young lady in a crimson dress walked towards him. She had deep red eyes and curly long black hair, that drooped to her back. She walked in an alluring manner that most men couldn't resist. The old man smiled as the lady sat before him.
" Nice to finally meet you crimson maiden"
The maiden just smiled as her lips parted exposing her white teeth. With a sweet voice, she spoke.
" It's nice to meet you as well, I hadn't realized that my fame had spread to a point that it would attract the famous mage of the east."
" Ah, why so modest, you and I know that there isn't a single mage that doesn't speak of your beauty. And I do dare say that your reputation might have even surpassed the king's."
" Ha ha ha, come on now, you're making me blush, we both know that it isn't true, but I do appreciate the flattery, tell me what you want, I must say, I'm not cheap. Mr. Hallows"
" That I know, but I'm not here for romance, Crimson Maiden, or should I say, Emilia. I have important news to share with you."
" Is that so, and I was quite in the mood, to think you even know my real name, must have done your homework. If you continue with this I might get turned on "
Emilia, the maiden, slowly positioned herself in a manner that exposed her cleavage. However, the old man remained unfazed as he took a shaky breath and continued speaking.
" The Purple king is revived. The seven calamities are bound to reincarnate eventually, we're about to plummet into an era of chaos. Well, that's the gist of it, but it's just a rumour , nothing serious."
" Then why bother telling me if it's just a rumour ?"
" To keep the conversation moving, not many people get to meet a beautiful lady such as yourself in their lives, and I wanted to leave an impression"
"Well, if not for romance, then why come all the way here ?"
The old man smiled as he reached for his pocket removing a sealed envelope. There was the association's insignia on it.
" I told you, to pass a message, It's not a rumour I promise. Take this, it's your reward from the association. The assassination was a success, thanks to your information."
Emilia leaned further on her seat, a look of surprise and disbelief written on her face.
" Seriously ! How is that even possible, I understand that she was just a normal human, but still... she was Franklin's wife. The Franklin !"
" Ha ha ha, I know, which makes your reward worthwhile, if it wasn't for your information, it wouldn't have been so easy... Still I must say, the association really has no limits, to think that they would get David's ex-wife involved in assassinating his mother. Ha ha ha ... in any case, here is your reward, I hope you are happy with the fruits of your labour."
Then with a smile plastered on his face, the old man stood up from the seat.
" Isn't the association afraid of Franklin's retaliation, you know, after killing his wife ?"
" Ha ha ha . It's one man against an entire organization, if anything, the one who should be afraid is you. Soon, he's going to find out about your involvement in this, and let's not Imagine how you're ex is going to react when he finds out. A whole family of monsters is going to come after you. But don't you worry, the association has your back, Lady Emilia or should I say crimson maiden"
Slowly, the old man made his way out of the building , as smoothly as he had come, leaving Emilia seated on her seat. Her face was stoic but her hands were shaking. She took a deep breath and opened the letter in her hands.
By the honour of the Mages association, the crimson maiden, Emilia Rose, has been accepted into the highest council of the Mages association.