The law of Fiction: Harem in the fiction world

"W-We told you everything we knew about the deal made between us and Hobbit. Now give us the money you promised us."

The leader sounded anxious about getting paid so Yohan did not dwindle in the payment and hurriedly paid up the full sum. He had more than enough money to ensure the deal.

The leader looked surprised and even more cautious after he saw Yohan pay him the full amount.

Suddenly, the thought of Yohan being a young noble crossed the boss's mind. But he dismissed it just as quickly as it had crossed his mind. No self-respectful noble would be found dead in the underground part of the town.

At most, they would send a servant to do their bidding. So the chances of Yohan being a servant rather than a master were more likely.

"You all were compliant with me back then. I feel like we can be friends and work together more in the future. Of course, I will pay you according to your work so don't worry about it."

Yohan sounded happy enough with the service. And he had to say that he was satisfied.

He had kept an eye on this gang to see if they would lie to him or not. And he was happy to see that they had not lied to him this far.

The boss smiled as well after hearing Yohan's words. He liked clients like Yohan who were willing to pay and did not beat around the bush. This was a relationship he wanted to establish.

"Yeah sure. We will be your eyes and ears if you pay us accordingly. But before that, won't you tell us where you are from?"

The boss asked this question, knowing very well that he would not be answered by Yohan. These noble servants were very tightlipped about their true identity so there was no way Yohan would -

"Alright. If that's what you want to know then I will tell you. I'm from the Abstel household and I serve Lady Rui. So, did that help you out in accessing me as a trustworthy partner?"

The boss was shocked at Yohan's easy betrayal. He had not even hesitated before telling whom he served.

"Y-Y-You! Are you sure it's alright for you to tell us all this? Isn't this some kind of breach in your contract?"

The boss questioned, now suspicious all of a sudden. Yohan's easy answer made him uneasy and he wanted to question Yohan more. Was this some kind of test for him now?

"Don't think too much about it. I told you the truth because I know you will not be able to do anything about it. Now, since we are done, I should go as well. I am late and I need to hand this parcel over."

Yohan left the shocked squad behind.

He could have very well lied to the gang but there was no benefit in hiding his background. It would be better to tell them the truth and also use it as a warning.

"You are too much mister. But I don't hate people like you. I hope we have a pleasant experience working with each other."

Yohan did not doubt that they would have a pleasant correspondence with each other. He was going to work these guys to the bone once they stopped suspecting him.

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Yohan boldly walked into the Abstel mansion and he was instantly faced with the head butler and Hobbit's combined forces.

Since Lady Rui was not here, they thought they could corner him.

"Yohan Strout, you are late. What do you have to say about yourself?"

The head butler questioned once he coughed to clear his throat. He stood tall and intimidatingly and he even glared at Yohan to ensure Yohan did not talk back to him.

Had Yohan been anyone else, it would have worked wonders but Yohan was not intimidated in the least. He was finding the head butler's tendencies as 'cute'.

"What do you mean, head butler? I am just doing as I have been instructed. Here, this is the parcel Lady Rui asked me to retrieve. It looked a little fragile so I thought to take my time to ensure it did not get damaged."

Yohan lied but he knew he was not going to get caught. The head butler clenched his teeth as he fell quiet.

As long as Yohan involved Lady Rui in his reasoning, the head butler could not say anything to him. It would be a direct insult to their lady if he did so.

"Bullshit. Yohan Strout, do you have no shame or honor? How dare you point toward your lady and pin the blame on her?"

Hobbit questioned as soon as Yohan ignited the charm on him. He was going to be in trouble soon enough.

Everyone looked toward Hobbit instead of Yohan and the head butler realized that something was wrong with Hobbit.

The man had been quiet until now but he suddenly started to act weird and wild. There had to be a reason behind his behavior.

"Yohan Strout, you should stand down since it is your fault. And Hobbit, you should also calm down and rethink your words."

The head butler interfered before Hobbit could make himself fall any further and drag him along the way.

Until the head butler disposed of Hobbit, they were in the same boat. So the head butler signaled for Hans, his son to take Yohan away for now.

Hans sighed as he looked at the sign he was getting from his father. He did not want to do this but he had a duty to help Yohan out.

"Yohan, you should come with me. Now that you are back, there is some work I need your help with."

Hans did not try and mince the disinterest in his voice. He did not need to pretend to be interested in Yohan since they were allies. Yohan should have realized that something was wrong with his tone alone.

And Yohan did not disappoint him or fight him when Hans tried to get him away.

Instead, he passed Hans an understanding smile and walked away from the incoming fight. Both the head butler and Hobbit looked relieved, if not a little confused at Yohan's choice.

"If you need me for something, then I cannot possibly refuse you, can I? Then, I shall come with you right now."

Yohan left the hall, noticing a pair of eyes looking at him from above.

Unknown to anyone but Yohan, Lady Rui had been looking at them with interest. She kept an eye on everyone in the building as well as under her employment.

Yohan made sure he looked directly at Lady Rui when he passed her hiding spot. She made sure to match his looks with her own but both of them did not pay much attention to the other.

And then they were off thier separate ways and Yohan successfully had Lady Rui's attention on him.

"Yohan, are you alright? I did tell my father not to egg you any further but I don't think he's going to follow my advice."

Hans sighed in regret as he watched Yohan. He felt sorry for having introduced Yohan to this mess and he could not help but feel sorry for him as well.

"No, it's alright. It's your father who is a pain in my ass, not you. He's not even aware that he's falling right into my trap."

Yohan was satisfied with the overall outcome. He was going to crush these arrogant people and their every move.

Hans sighed in regret, not willing to contradict Yohan even when he knew that Yohan was not in the right.

Everything kind of sucked right now for him but this was what it meant to work for the nobility. It was not an easy job to do.

Yohan was about to head out to his post when a terrified servant entered the room. She looked at Yohan before she flinched.

"L-Lady Rui is calling for you, master butler. You should head to her before the head butler comes looking for you."

The servant shivered as she told Yohan this news. Yohan was surprised at her words but he should have seen it coming. He had exposed himself in front of Lady Rui right then and there.

'Now it can only go two ways - either very good or very bad. I wonder what Lady Rui will think of me.'

Yohan had not gotten enough time to get close to Lady Rui but he had seen her interest. It would not be easy to sway her to his side but Yohan was going to try nonetheless.

"Yohan, you should head over to Lady Rui right now. It will not be good of us to keep her waiting. And you might want to get her on your side before my father can get to her."

Hans had some good points that Yohan was willing to consider. Lady Rui was someone whom he had to be wary of now. But it would be beyond good to have her on his side.

"Well then, wish me luck, Hans. I am off to serve my lady."

Yohan gave a mocking bow to Hans and prepared to start the first phase of his plan.