Picked up a Demon King to be a Maid

Chapter 464: Moth to a Flame

Claire silently nodded after she looked at Lin Xiao. Right, she already decided to trust him, so what was she worried about? No matter what he did, it was surely in order to help her, so the right thing to do was to continue to support him.

Whether it was was or peace, life or death, its up to you to decide, I trust you!

Lin Xiao, you cant joke around about things like this! Did you ask the princess or not!?

Barrett still couldnt believe it and was just blurting something out so he tried to get the answer from Claire, but she just shook her head and raised a hand to point at Lin Xiao, like she was saying his words were her words.

Thats

Barrett was shaken after getting Claires response and sat back down into his chair in a daze.

The princess agreed to a war?

Impossible!

Barrett was one hundred percent sure!

Dont forget, Claire even almost cried in order to deny the counterattack plans! So why would she suddenly change her mind?

There can only be one conclusion, agreeing was Lin Xiaos opinion and Claire was just going along with it.

Lin Xiao, who are you?

Barrett was utterly confused. He heard from a subordinate that Lin Xiao was just a normal investigator and went on a mission with Claire once. He could easily find a bunch of people in the city like Lin Xiao, the only thing that Barrett cared about was his extraordinary temperament. Lin Xiao was completely unaffected by his own atmosphere, which meant that Lin Xiao was someone strong, but that wasnt enough!

Barrett has met many gifted youths, although Lin Xiao was probably the youngest and most unfathomable, but Barrett never feared him and just treated him like an opponent. But now Barrett was a bit panicked because he realized that Claire was listening to and obeying Lin Xiao!

Where did this kid come from?

Even the Leopard Queen Claire was acting like an obedient puppy and following the orders of someone two years her junior, even on something this important h-how is that possible?

Barrett clearly remembers how Claire was stubborn ever since she was young, even much more than many men, she often didnt even listen to her fathers orders and teachings.

So why is such a stubborn and rebellious girl acting so docile with a stranger and even handing over such an important decision? Could it be that in her heart Lin Xiaos position already surpassed her own father?

That cant be, right

He was clear that there was only one answer for a man who would be in a higher position than her father.

A lover.

To a girl in love, her lover was her sky, her everything and more important than anyone else! So if it was her lovers opinion, Claire would disregard everything and be drawn in like a moth to a flame and follow him!

Lin Xiao, I dont know if youre worthy of the princess or not, but if you dare let her down, then Ill rip you to shreds!

Barrett threatened him silently and was afraid Claire was being tricked so he glared at Lin Xiao and released killing intent trying to pressure him.

And it was still like before, Barretts killing intent may have made it hard for others to breathe but it was nothing to Lin Xiao, he didnt feel any of it.

Grand Marshall Barrett, can you please stop staring at me so intently, its disgusting, Im not interested in men.

His atmosphere may not affect him, but his gaze could still affect him and Lin Xiao complained as he shivered uncomfortably.

Uh stinking brat, you dare play with me?

Barrett bitterly smiled and shook his head then stopped.

Its been a long time since anyone has ever said anything like that to his face, it was like a breath of fresh air and he became even more curious about Lin Xiao and wanted to know what other tricks he had up his sleeves!

Cough since the princess agrees with my plan, then this meeting is over, right!

If the meeting just ended like this, then Lin Xiao would have any more chance to overturn it, so he had to use whatever else he was saving!

Grand Marshall Barrett, please wait! As expected, Lin Xiao immediately stopped him.

Do you have something else you want to say?

Although I, although the princess agreed to your plan, the specific implementation is still debatable, so please wait for a bit.

Oh?

He knew that Lin Xiao wouldnt just leave the matter at that!

Okay, I want to see what else you can do since you already agreed to my plan!

Okay, then say what you have to say, Im listening!

Out of absolute confidence in himself, Barrett sat casually and waited for Lin Xiao.

Grand Marshall, the countrys economy is in a dire state, even if the princess agreed, but we cant fully cover the rations and supplies.

Thats fine, I already knew that we couldnt get all of it, but we should at least get some! If we cant get all of it, then half should be fine, right.

Sorry, we cant do half, the countrys treasury is already completely empty, theres not that much money.

I know that its difficult, if not fifty percent, then how about thirty? As long as you can supply some rations and weapons, then I can deal with those bastards!

Lin Xiao almost laughed out loud when he saw him bargaining like a merchant.

Thirty? I cant do that either, we still have to deal with the plague at this time and dont have the extra manpower for weapons and armor.

Hah? You cant even do thirty? Okay, okay, then I dont need any equipment, well just snatch it from the rebel army just give me twenty and just give me some rations to feed the soldiers, that should be fine, right!?

Sorry to disappoint you the most we can give is ten percent of supplies and half of the rations. How

Bullshit! If you only give ten percent of supplies and half of the rations, what am I going to fight with? Damn brat, do you think my soldiers are those living dead who dont need to eat?

Ten percent of supplies and half of the rations Lin Xiao was just chasing a beggar away! No matter how good Barrett was, he cant lead hungry soldiers to win against the rebels!

Lin Xiao, youre clearly purposely making things difficult and being insincere! You clearly agreed yet youre playing these games Im not doing it!

Sigh, Grand Marshall, take it easy, since I said well reinforce the front lines, then well definitely do it.

If thats the case, then say what ideas you have!

Its simple, I guarantee youll feel my sincerity!

Lin Xiao smiled and then turned to look at Hardy and Taike.

Barrett, in order to support you, I plan on getting general Hardy to lead a portion of the imperial guards and support you as the deputy marshall! As for the remaining capital well deduct it from Taike and the other officials wages!

Damn brat, what did you say!?