Chapter 45: 45: Operation Harem
Elvis sat quietly on the carriage as it took off while Eden looked through the window watching Leo and his people as they drew further.
Soon, they were out of sight and Eden dug his head back into the carriage. He sighed. Leo was just as he was described in the book.
He was another character he didn’t wish to even get close to.
Eden stared at Elvis "You said you trusted me back then" He leaned closer to Elvis "Does that mean we’re friends now?"
Elvis glared at him "I don’t trust you. I am just aware of your powers"
"Powers? What powers?"
"I wonder what magical skills you made use of in trying to convince the old man" Elvis had his eyes on Eden.
Eden blinked "Magical skills? When did I use such?"
"You can’t tell me that you’re that good with words that you convinced him. Neither can you tell me that all those stories you made up were mere words of truth" His cold eyes were on him "You’re a wizard after all, So I can tell"
Eden rolled his eyes as he leaned backwards "Oh gosh. What’s wrong with you people. Don’t you all even know about emotional intelligence or something?"
Elvis said nothing. He was a bit hurt having told that tales of his sad past life was a lie. But he brushed it off, it didn’t matter if they knew.
"Okay. You know what? Yeah. It’s true. I used some magical skills and magically convinced him. Okay?" Eden said. At least that would make them believe he had some magic left
"I know. And that’s why I’ll trust you with that. Since you used magic" Elvis said.
Eden rolled his eyes again. He felt his eyes were going to fall anytime soon.
"But since I helped you this time around, I’ll be expecting my reward" Eden folded his hands.
"What reward"
"A kiss" Eden smiled, touching his lips.
"Or maybe I should throw you out of here instead" Elvis asked.
"Forget it then" Eden said looking out the window. After all, he did this for himself.
He did it to stop a war that was likely to happen. To stop the novel from taking a leap to the future plotline.
He wasn’t ready for any war now.
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Elvis went to meet his father on his return. He had gone to report the positive outcome of the task he went for that day.
The king was impressed. Because he never expected him to achieve it that easily.
While Eden retired to his room, chatting with Lenny on how the day had gone.
Lenny didn’t wish to go out. He enjoyed laying lazy in the room. Enjoying the comfort.
He would only appear in critical moments. So far, this guide was taking a break since Eden didn’t seem to need him much for help and information.
"He is probably the second most powerful male lead amongst them" Lenny said "The Grand Duke"
"Yes. I figured"
"He’s also another option to cling onto for protection" Lenny suggested.
Eden shocked his head "He’s scary. I think he’s more dangerous than Elvis. I don’t think I can even survive that much in his hands"
"The more dangerous he is, the more reliable he is for protection" Lenny pointed out.
"I’ll stick with Elvis for now"
"I’d recommend you stick to all" Lenny suggested.
"Huh?"
Lenny sighed "I’ve been thinking. Instead of jumping from one to another when needed. Why don’t you get all of them?"
Eden thought "So you mean like a harem?"
"Yep" Lenny nodded "It’d be more effective when you get the whole of them all up on you. Because if these powerful male leads of the book are on your side, do you think you have any need for powers?"
Now Eden began thinking about what Lenny said.
Lenny continued "If you only have one on your side, you still have to fight the rest who are also powerful and influential in the storyline. It’s pretty much stressful, don’t you think so?"
Eden had his hands on his jaws, grabbing Lenny’s suggestions "So you’re suggesting that if I get all of them at the same time... They would all be protecting me instead of trying to kill me. That makes sense"
Now Eden realised that instead of being cautious of each and every male lead that appears his way, he could possibly get all of them into his harem!
That way they would be on his side!
So instead of them fighting to have his head, they could as well be fighting to have his heart.
And with all the male leads of the storyline protecting him, not even the author of the book could kill him. The plot would be forced to keep him.
"That sounds really smart" Eden didn’t know why he didn’t think about it sooner. Or maybe be did and didn’t think deep into it.
"But it’s also very difficult" Eden realised.
"Yes it’s gonna be quite a task" Lenny said. "But if you want to stay alive. You have to try anything possible"
Eden nodded "I guess I’ll have to start working towards that. For the greater good and for staying alive. I’ll have to find a way to begin building my harem soon"
Lenny nodded "Operation creating a harem"
Eden smiled "I can’t believe I’m really going to snatch the female lead’s harem. I hope the author doesn’t end up killing me for that"
"You’re working towards your survival. So you should take any means to stay alive"
"Makes sense. She’ll live" Eden smiled. "The prince will be returning soon. So I guess I’ll have to start from there"
"The last male lead. Elvis’s brother. He seems like a decent place to start. He shouldn’t be much of a problem. You should capture him easily " Lenny suggested.
"I suppose I should be able to. At least before his evil mum grabs him, I should get him to my side" Eden nodded.
"Sweet. After you move to the next male leads" Lenny recommended.
Eden felt shivers run down his spine. The thought of even trying to seduce Adrian and Leo was something difficult for him. They weren’t easy to deal with at all.
Especially Leo. He wasn’t the romantic type at all. At least Adrian was one to flirt with and all. It was fair to get him somehow.
But Leo was a no go area. He was a heavy anti-romantic. No wonder his ship with Helen was the least fan favourite.
So him trying to seduce him would pretty much be the hardest. Or most awkward.
But he still had to try.