"Aah! It is the position of the head of the second order of knights. Or you can choose to be my personal guard and confidante too." embarrassed, Elio did not know what to say. He had never expected Damon to consider the position when he asked his father to leave. "Lord Aykroyd! You would be treated well in the royal palace."
"I have never doubted it, your highness. It is my honor to serve the royal palace. But I wish to add a few conditions." Elio blinked and then smiled.
"I am listening."
"The first condition is my period of serving will be five years or the death or the death of my father whichever is earlier. As you know, my younger brother is still five years old. He could not fill his position until he had finished his education." When Elio nodded readily, Damon smiled, "the second condition is.."
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